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otrfun
Explorer II
May 03, 2013

Using Clamp-On Multimeter to Check a/c Surge Current

I'm thinking about purchasing a Yamaha EF2400iSHC generator to power my 13,500 BTU a/c. I know the odds are in my favor that it will work, but ya never know. Some of you have mentioned using clamp...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
May 04, 2013
Suggestion...

Let the AC run for a half-hour. Shut the switch off. Wait one minute then try a restart. It is vital that you do this. High-head starts are much, much more demanding than a cold start. Use shore power for the initial A/C operation.

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