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04-19-2015, 12:50 PM
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A/C only runs when plugged in, not on generator
I have a 2014 Coachmen Mirada 35BH. The A/C units will run when plugged into 50amp power, but is not running when the generator is running, Can anyone assist?
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04-19-2015, 01:20 PM
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How large is your generator? Are there any other 'Loads' being used on the generator while you are trying to start the AC?
This is what I have read about Wattage.
"Have a generator with at least 2,800 watts to jump start your rooftop air conditioner."
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04-19-2015, 01:23 PM
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Either generator too small, breaker on generator not on or auto-transfer switch not working properly.....
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04-19-2015, 01:38 PM
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The generator is 5500, so big enough to run everything. It was working running both ACs until this past week.
Phil
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04-19-2015, 01:40 PM
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Should be a breaker on the top of generator. Could be flipped. ??
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04-19-2015, 01:42 PM
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A/C only runs when plugged in, not on generator
Ok I will look for the breaker on top of the generator.
Phil
Tampa, Fl
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04-19-2015, 03:13 PM
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Ok. I checked the breakers at the generator and in the coach, no luck. Any other ideas?
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04-19-2015, 03:32 PM
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[QUOTE=FloridaPhil;839854]Ok. I checked the breakers at the generator and in the coach, no luck. Any other ideas?[/QUOT
i really hate using a gen, even for appliances, i usually run a good power bar before the plug
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04-19-2015, 04:16 PM
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i really hate using a gen, even for appliances, i usually run a good power bar before the plug[/QUOTE]
What is that supposed to mean?
Phil
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04-19-2015, 04:42 PM
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[QUOTE=toslow;839869]
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Originally Posted by FloridaPhil
Ok. I checked the breakers at the generator and in the coach, no luck. Any other ideas?[/QUOT
i really hate using a gen, even for appliances, i usually run a good power bar before the plug
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04-19-2015, 04:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FloridaPhil
i really hate using a gen, even for appliances, i usually run a good power bar before the plug
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What is that supposed to mean?
Phil
Tampa, Fl
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dirty power, spikes constantly. at lest with a power bar there is some protection.
i know the stuff thats hard wired in can't be unplugged
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04-19-2015, 05:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by toslow
What is that supposed to mean?
Phil
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dirty power, spikes constantly. at lest with a power bar there is some protection.
i know the stuff thats hard wired in can't be unplugged[/QUOTE]
I'm just wondering how this ties into the original issue?
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04-19-2015, 05:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dan-nickie
dirty power, spikes constantly. at lest with a power bar there is some protection.
i know the stuff thats hard wired in can't be unplugged
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I'm just wondering how this ties into the original issue?[/QUOTE]
the OP speaks about a gen, i was just mentioning about how a jen is dirty power and could have created a bigger problem then just popping a breaker.
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04-19-2015, 05:14 PM
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If the generator is running properly it should not have power spikes. Is the AC the only think not working, is there power at the AC outlets?
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04-19-2015, 05:19 PM
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Thanks everyone. I figured out the problem. It was as simple as the coach power plug wasn't all the way pushed in. Haha
Phil
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