Can I run the AC on standard 110 VAC / 15 amp |
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TimeOutside
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Topic: Can I run the AC on standard 110 VAC / 15 amp Posted: Today at 3:27am |
Noob here. When purchasing my first camper the other day, a used 2012 RP177, I asked what limitations there would be running the camper using the 30 amp to 15 amp adapter. The dealer told me that I should not run the (Dometic) air conditioner on a 15 amp circuit, because in the long run it would strain and burn out the compressor. This does not make sense to me. I understand the Dometic to pull 1000 to 1100 watts on starting. (Eventually, I plan on getting a soft-start.) That's only 10 amps. Although I haven't grabbed the specs and added them up, I don't expect the other main appliances like lights, fridge, bathroom fan, propane water heater, TV, etc. to total up to be more than 5 watts. (Yes, the coffee pot, microwave, etc. will bring up the total to over 15 watts if the AC is running. But I can turn off the AC if I want to use these items.) Anyway, I don't know what I don't know. Is there an issue with running the AC when on a 15 amp circuit? Thanks, Andrew
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2660 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: Today at 12:10pm |
We have run our AC on a 15-amp circuit. You can't run much else; in particular the microwave oven or other high-amp things. So if you're running AC, make sure most everything else is turned off.
If you exceed the 15 amps, the circuit breaker will pop, and that is it. It won't damage the air conditioner. |
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TimeOutside
Newbie Joined: Yesterday Location: Hollister, MO Online Status: Online Posts: 4 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: Today at 12:35pm |
Thank you for that clarification.
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 342 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: Today at 1:04pm |
What GlueGuy said. You should be good to go as long as nothing else is running. Judging from the age of your Rpod, you probably do not have a power conditioner, like a Hughes Autoformer Watchdog, built in. They do sell models that can plug into the pedestal before you plug in the camper. They will condition power and detect low voltage or over voltage and shut power off before any damage is done to the camper's electrical system. Also, a soft start on the Dometic AC will help it start easier with less of a hit on the power.
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Gpokluda
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