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re: Generator Question
Posted on 4/30/24 at 4:51 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Posted on 4/30/24 at 4:51 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
My 4 ton AC unit runs at 12.3-13.1 amps. The surge is what you need to compensate for. Most 4 ton units are around 115-120 amps inrush. You can get a soft starter to drop the inrush around 60% though.
Icebox and freezer will be around 350-500 watts each with a small surge for both. The window unit power draw will depending heavily on the size, but you still not talking about a huge draw.
Ideally a good running load is about 60% or lower, so around 4,200 watts to maintain longevity of your unit and allow for certain temporary power draws (microwave, dishwasher, etc..) some people will tell you 70-80%, but I'm more comfortable keeping it closer to half.
You really shouldn't have a problem running your whole house minus any big 240 loads. Just be smart with load management.
Icebox and freezer will be around 350-500 watts each with a small surge for both. The window unit power draw will depending heavily on the size, but you still not talking about a huge draw.
Ideally a good running load is about 60% or lower, so around 4,200 watts to maintain longevity of your unit and allow for certain temporary power draws (microwave, dishwasher, etc..) some people will tell you 70-80%, but I'm more comfortable keeping it closer to half.
You really shouldn't have a problem running your whole house minus any big 240 loads. Just be smart with load management.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 7:54 am to TheBoo
The soft start on an A/C unit allows a portable generator to run most everything on a house. Remember anytime you heat with electricity, that’s your biggest draw. Dryer, heat strips, hair dryer, electric water heater. There is a Facebook page on portable generator usage for entire homes.
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