Running a/c on house current
I'm told that my Kodiak 160SVT a/c should be able to run on household current. It's plugged in via extension cord to an outside outlet. My microwave only works on 30 amps and so I'm thinking the same ...
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My electrical is all on one 120 volt circuit, one regular house hold looking plug.
I had refridge on electric and did not know it and the AC did have trouble starting up. I was using a long under-rated extension cord, at least 30 footer.
The heating element on the fridge does draw a lot of amps. Otherwise the AC should be fine unless there is huge amp draw somewhere else.
I have had the little ex cord get hot. I thought the worst would be that cord melts and shorts out, but yes, the AC compressor could be hurt from too low of voltage which is much more expensive than a cheap cord.
I had refridge on electric and did not know it and the AC did have trouble starting up. I was using a long under-rated extension cord, at least 30 footer.
The heating element on the fridge does draw a lot of amps. Otherwise the AC should be fine unless there is huge amp draw somewhere else.
I have had the little ex cord get hot. I thought the worst would be that cord melts and shorts out, but yes, the AC compressor could be hurt from too low of voltage which is much more expensive than a cheap cord.
