Air Conditioning vs. Generator Question, Sizing an Air Conditioner
Air Conditioning vs. Generator Question, Sizing an Air Conditioner
NCWanderer |
May 13 2012, 06:03 AM
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I would like to run an air conditioner with my Honda 2000i (inverter model with the 30 A plug- puts out 13.3 A). Does anyone have a recommendation on what btu will it run without burning either the air conditioner or the generator up?
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aqualung |
May 14 2012, 07:30 AM
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The Coleman Mach3 PS (power saver) model would work with your generator. It will cool using 1440W. It does use more power if you want to heat with it.
http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-13500-b...ach-p-5321.html Here's the user manual: http://www.rvcomfort.com/pdf_documents/mach_3_ps_copy.pdf I'm sure there's other models out there that will work too. |
NCWanderer |
May 16 2012, 05:47 AM
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QUOTE(aqualung @ May 14 2012, 07:30 AM) The Coleman Mach3 PS (power saver) model would work with your generator. It will cool using 1440W. It does use more power if you want to heat with it. http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-13500-b...ach-p-5321.html Here's the user manual: http://www.rvcomfort.com/pdf_documents/mach_3_ps_copy.pdf I'm sure there's other models out there that will work too. Do you think that 13,500 is necessary to cool a 8 ft hard side camper? Would I be as well served by a lower profile (lighter) model that is 9,000 btu, or would you stick with 13,500 figuring more is better? |
aqualung |
May 16 2012, 07:27 AM
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That depends on how well your camper is insulated, how hot it is outside and are you in the sun or not. You may find a 9000BTU unit adequate but depending on the circumstances you may not.
Here's a 9200BTU unit. Note that it uses almost as much power (1225W to 1450W) as the 13500BTU unit (1440W). http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-c...ioner-p-76.html Also, the 13500BTU unit is cheaper than the 9200BTU unit. So if it were me I'd buy the 13500BTU unit. |
NCWanderer |
May 21 2012, 06:28 AM
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QUOTE(aqualung @ May 16 2012, 07:27 AM) That depends on how well your camper is insulated, how hot it is outside and are you in the sun or not. You may find a 9000BTU unit adequate but depending on the circumstances you may not. Here's a 9200BTU unit. Note that it uses almost as much power (1225W to 1450W) as the 13500BTU unit (1440W). http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-c...ioner-p-76.html Also, the 13500BTU unit is cheaper than the 9200BTU unit. So if it were me I'd buy the 13500BTU unit. Thanks for your help. |
Night_Sailor |
Jun 27 2012, 11:05 PM
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Ignoring pricing for the moment.
9000 BTUs is a lesser load, and I've talk to folks that them me it works great with a TC and runs off a Honda EU2000i no problems. Another consideration is cycling time. A bigger AC will cycle less frequently, which is annoying and doesn't do as good a job removing humidity (I'm told). I went through the same steps you are going through and decide on the Polar Cub listed below. http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-c...ioner-p-76.html -------------------- NIGHT SAILOR
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Jun 29 2012, 06:31 AM
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Considering all the points mentioned above almost covers everything that should be taken into consideration about installation and does very well layout the advantages and dis advantages of both.
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