AC or generator???

[MickD]

I have a Duo-Therm 600 series air conditioner that runs fine on shore power but when I try to run in off the gen it kills the generator. Should I look at the AC? Like the start capacitor. Or look at the Generator?

Thanks for any help.

[MickD]

As I stated it worked fine last year.

[Sfla2]

that small gen will not take inrush when starting it might draw 4-5 x running amps to start

[MickD]

It was working before and with nothing on it will kill the gen. The microwave works fine and the coffee maker.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Turn off all other loads--i.e. water heater, fridge and converter. See if that helps. Then add them, one at a time until you find what the genny can support.

[poncho62]

How much power does the A/C draw in watts?

Did it work with that generator before?

A 2800 watt generator is not very big

[MickD]

I just checked the no load voltage with gen running and it was 114v - 118v.

[Puddles]

Mark Heisler wrote:
more info
name and size of generator would help

X2.. I don't know AC #'s,, how big is it? btu's would also help...

[MickD]

Mark Heisler wrote:
more info
name and size of generator would help

Onan Microlite 2800. It has been running fine then started killing the genset.

[Mark_Heisler]

more info
name and size of generator would help