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[VAC] An electrical question
As I work to install my new A/C I am wondering about campground voltages..
Given: I have oversized cables, and current ratings are not a problem.
Breakers; new.
Question:
How much of a drop in line voltages should I read before worrying about
stressing the compressor? (mine's the 13.5Kbtu Penguin)
Follow-up:
Can I compensate for low voltages by tweaking with gee-whiz gizmos such as a
Variac adjustable transformer, if I keep the added current draw in mind? I
just so happen to have a pretty hefty one in storage. My intention would be
to utilize it on the A/C circuit only. What am I forgetting to consider?
Is this splitting hairs, and may never be an issue?
Sometimes I do plug in some long cables in fairground situations. But my
current draw (until A/C installation) is startlingly low. No microwave, nor
video products.
Thanks for the expert advise to come folks--
Alex In Indiana
66 Safari & Overlander International
8728