AMP Draw of Air Conditioner July 25, 2010, 05:24:35 pm Yahoo Message Number: 114720How many amps do my Air conditioner and Fridge draw? In other words, can I run the A/C and fridge on my house current (15 amps)?[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: AMP Draw of Air Conditioner Reply #1 – July 25, 2010, 06:15:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 114721"How many amps do my Air conditioner and Fridge draw?"Air conditioner: 14.7 amps Fridge: 3 amps "In other words, can I run the A/C and fridge on my house current (15 amps)?" 'Fraid not. With luck, you'll be able to run the air conditioner, but you'll have to keep the fridge on the gas setting. As far as the air conditioner is concerned, a lot depends on the length of your cords. If you plug your yellow 30 cord into a 15A extension cord via a 30A-to-15A adapter, the chances are you'll lose too much voltage and end up tripping breakers. If you must use an extension cord, use a 30A one and then put your 30A-to-15A adapter on the end. I've tried it both ways, and it does make a difference. Watch the cords and adapter closely for overheating, and remember not to coil up the cords--as we discussed recently, that make overheating more likely.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Re: AMP Draw of Air Conditioner Reply #2 – July 27, 2010, 12:47:25 am Yahoo Message Number: 114771Exactly what is happening to me right now
Re: AMP Draw of Air Conditioner Reply #3 – July 27, 2010, 10:02:47 am Yahoo Message Number: 114781"Next time I am at Camping World or some camping store I'm picking up a 30 amp ext cord." Most Walmarts sell 30A extension cords in the RV supplies section of the automotive department. It's a good thing to carry, for those times when you get into a campsite with an odd layout.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
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