Running AC on Generator

Running AC on Generator

Postby Olive600 » Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:11 pm

Started running the generator and AC last week so I could finish painting. Was careful to follow directions: no more than 15 seconds of holding down switch before genni starts. up. (It takes a consistent 12 seconds.) Wait at least 1 min before starting up AC. Got it. Start AC: There's a spike on the volt meter when the AC initially starts, between 120 and 124 but goes down right away

Now I'm getting to the question: Last week the volt meter receded to 112-115 after a minute or less. Today, the volt meter spiked to 124 and then started down right away. At 119 I quit watching and went back to my painting. About 45 minutes later I got ready to shut everything down and the volt meter was at 124. Does that mean I shouldn't run the AC on the generator? Does it mean that I have to shut off the AC before I run anything else at all? Do I remember right that the reading shouldn't be over 120?

BTW, I found another leak. Ain't that just peachy. :lol:

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Re: Running AC on Generator

Postby grammynmaggie » Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:16 pm

I was told to run my genny with a/c on about once a month for
at least 30 min. to give it a good work out...I know some that keep it running all day
with a/c..not sure about the volt thing...mine does not show volts...up or down ..or around :lol: sorry just had to thro that in...
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Re: Running AC on Generator

Postby Bethers » Tue Jul 02, 2013 2:17 am

124 is not in the danger zone. About 112-128 should be fine.

Sorry about the leak.
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Re: Running AC on Generator

Postby retiredhappy » Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:51 am

You don't need to worry unless your meter goes below 110. The voltage will vary depending on how many other people are pulling electric.
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Re: Running AC on Generator

Postby carold » Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:55 am

Also in a MH the generator won't work if u have 1/4 or less gas in your tank. Just in case anyone didn't know or even cared :D carold
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Re: Running AC on Generator

Postby Olive600 » Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:17 pm

Thank you everyone. What a relief!
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