Rusty,
You'll usually need a genset of 4000 watts minimum to run an A/C. Honda
is a popular manufacturer of very quiet generators.
Look at any of the Web sites devoted to generator sales and you'll find
all the worksheets required to figure up your needs.
<<Jim>>
Rusty Coonfield wrote:
>
> gotta keep the dog cool in the california power blackouts!
>
> does anyone have some quick thoughts on a brand of quiet generator capable
> of handling the needs of an air conditioner?
> for that matter - what is a good air conditioner to buy if i need a new one?
> camping world has duo therm "brisk air" and "penguin" and coleman.
>
> i see that camping world has air conditioners that range from 10 to 15.5
> amp draw and that they have yamaha generators with numbers like:
>
> Rated/Max. AC Output: 850/1000 watts
> Rated AC Current: 7.1 amps/120V
>
> how much generator do i need to keep that going and what do i need to have
> the generator automatically switch on when the power from the post fails?
>
> PS. if you couldn't tell - i'm not to up on my amps and kilowatts and such
>
> thanks in advance!
>
> -rusty coonfield
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