AC on 20a service?
Hello Just have a question about running a 13.5k AC on a standard 20a/110v power cord. The DW's mom has to go in for a major operation and we will be taking the TT, mostly because of the pets. He...
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Keith Haw wrote:Being in AZ, 115f and the possible head temps at the compressor at start up, using a 20 amp jack is feasible, but every time that AC starts up, it's a potential problem, as the compressor probably has a locked rotor amperage draw of 60+ amps.
Thanks for all the replies
I'm glad to know it should be ok. I've never tried to run the AC on anything less than 30a. either genny or plugin, so wasn't sure.
Thanks again.
Keith
Possible, yes. Good for MIL's electrical or you electrical, no, not at all. Keep an eye on the connector and cord temperatures, go out and check them at A?C compressor start up, before you burn something down. Huge current surge at start up, every single time.
