Cannot run A/C on 15amp Circuit
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Topic: Cannot run A/C on 15amp Circuit
Posted By: Podster
Subject: Cannot run A/C on 15amp Circuit
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 4:56pm
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Just wanted to post my experience today with trying to run the A/C unit on a home 15amp circuit (nothing else running on it during the test). Using good heavy gauge 30amp feed line, I plugged in and it started and ran good. I was watching it closely and after 10 minutes noticed the plug in the garage was starting to heat so I shut it down to take a measurement. It was pulling 15.3 amps...over 1700 watts so my conclusion is, at least for me... A dedicated 20amp circuit is required to run my POD A/C properly. Some may already know this, but I have seen some chatter here and there about a 15amp circuit being able to handle it. I don't think so, at least not for me.  I have everything needed to run an additional dedicated 20amp circuit, guess I better get it done. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 5:16pm
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Are you sure the converter wasn't running, etc? Once running, I have never seen one pulling more than 11A.. And honestly.. I would just put in a 30A circuit. Same space in the box.. (that's generally the issue) ------------- |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 5:29pm
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I checked the idle draw right after shutting down. .5 amps. Will try again later tonight. To darn hot out there right now. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Pooterpod
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 10:27pm
| My AC would blow the circuit breaker in the garage until I swapped to a larger wired ,shorter extension cord to the outlet. No problem now. 15 amp circuit breaker. |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2015 at 6:42am
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I tried again last night...14.32 amps at 1629 watts and climbing. No go here. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2015 at 8:29pm
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Definitely odd, I measured mine at 1000 watts on low. Maybe mine was 11k btu and yours is 13.5? ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2015 at 6:55am
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Definitely a 13.5 here. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2015 at 3:41pm
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That would explain it. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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