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is this big enough??

joelyn
Explorer
Explorer
is this genny big enough to run a 13500 A/C unit plus maybe a TV and a couple lights?

genny

any opinions about this make?
thanks
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paulm999
Explorer
Explorer
Yes, by the numbers. No in practice. Here's what happens. Gen starts up putting out 127v. After running for a while, the volt output decreases 5-7v. AC goes on and the available volts goes from 120/122v down to near 110v the minimum to keep the AC going w/o damage to the compressor. You have no practical voltage left for anything else on the circuit. Minimum gen watts for 1 AC, lighting, TV, computer, fridge should be 5500 watts. As far as the brand, buying without listening to the generator's noise, is a terrible idea.