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Uncle D · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:15 am Post subject: OT question??

I bought a 1400-1600 watt gen. and I want to install the smallest A/C unit in a boxed trailer that I'm thinking on using for camping. Anyways, will that be enough power. Thanks, D.

snakecan2 · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:23 am Post subject:

use this calculations
P=V x A
power(watts)= volts x amps
1400W/120V = 11.667 amps
1600W/120v = 13.667 amps

so you can use 3-4 of thoose 400watt monster lights to create your fish landing strip

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7000btu wall unit pull 6.6 amps at 115volts..
you are good for small unit and lights..
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2salty4U · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:31 am Post subject:

A small window unit probably uses just under 5 Amps. Round up to 5.

5 (amps) x 120 (volts) = 600 watts

Looks like you're safe there, D.

DOA · Pony Mullet Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 55

I guess your saying the genset makes 1600w surge and 1400w running.

1600/120 = 13.3 amps
1400/120 = 11.6 amps

So as long as the your a/c isnt pulling more than 13 amps at start up you should be fine.

ironmanstan · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:

D i have a 1800 watt max coleman generator that i use for small stuff. It ran a a/c unit on a pop up camper just fine plus the lights and a blender. Very Happy

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Uncle D · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 9:41 am Post subject:

Thanks guys. I guess I can take Auntie D camping in the summer. Now let see... To do list: Add shower, hot water heater, toilet... I know I'm forgetting something. Confused

DBE1982 · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 376

should be ok, all these guys are on the right track Smile

topdog15 · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 12:17 pm Post subject:

BIG LONG · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject:

A stage and pole.... Laughing

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snakecan2 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:41 pm Post subject:

SurfinSapo · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 6:20 am Post subject:

Don't you like the humidity of south Texas? J/K It should be ok. The only time it will pop the breaker if it does, is when the compressor first turns on.. Good luck!! Enjoy. Post some pictures too!!! Very Happy

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