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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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PaulJ2
Explorer
Jul 06, 2013
Typical starting current of an induction motor (compressor) with a start and running winding is 3-5 times it's running current. Yes--its only for a split second and a locked rotor figure would state that I believe.

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