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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