Model: 2011 3300QS
I am looking for a generator to power the AC should we choose to rough it. How big do I buy? Cost, noise, and weight all factor in. The answer to this question, how big (KW) generator to buy, hinges upon what are the peak amps for the AC compressor?
Conventional wisdom is to buy 4kw min. This sounds like it would be over-kill. 1. The AC is on a 20a breaker (2.k kw at 120vac); 2. Domestic 15k BTU ACs, according to specs found at Domestics website, pull 2.8a for the fan and 13.2a for the compressor, for a total of 16 amps. 3. If AC startup amps exceed 20a, why doesn't the breaker trip?
So, what are the surge amps of the AC?
Thanks,
Mike
I am looking for a generator to power the AC should we choose to rough it. How big do I buy? Cost, noise, and weight all factor in. The answer to this question, how big (KW) generator to buy, hinges upon what are the peak amps for the AC compressor?
Conventional wisdom is to buy 4kw min. This sounds like it would be over-kill. 1. The AC is on a 20a breaker (2.k kw at 120vac); 2. Domestic 15k BTU ACs, according to specs found at Domestics website, pull 2.8a for the fan and 13.2a for the compressor, for a total of 16 amps. 3. If AC startup amps exceed 20a, why doesn't the breaker trip?
So, what are the surge amps of the AC?
Thanks,
Mike