20 amp Circuit & A/C?
We just bought a new-to-us Funfinder Travel Trailer and need to check out the A/C. Unfortunately I don't have a 30amp receptacle at the house. Does anyone know how long I can run the A/C on 15/20 am...
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scbwr wrote:
OK...I've ran AC on a 15 amp circuit many times, but only with the heavy duty cord from the trailer and a matching extension cord (same gauge, etc.). Recently we moved to a new home here in Ohio and with the trailer parked in front of the house, I had to use an additional cord in order to reach the nearest outlet. Well...it didn't work too well...blew out the capacitor for the motor for air circulation. So...very shortly, I'm having a dedicated 20 amp line run to the front of the garage to prevent any further problems! Be careful with extension cords...my mistake cost me more than the cost of having a new line installed!
why not put in a 30 amp outlet? won't cost much more than a 20.
bumpy
