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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
Jul 04, 2013
It is meaningless to experiment starting and running an A/C when at ambient temps.

The ONLY valid test is to start and run the A/C on maximum (100% duty)... for 15 minutes

Shut off the A/C for one minute

Then TRY and restart

WHILE WHILE WHILE

Observing A.C. voltage on a gauge. 105 is about the low limit sag for me.

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