on 7/29/00 5:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I had written about this provlem a few weeks back and triedthe cures
> suggested. My ac will run about an hour when first turned on than it throws a
> breaker. If I restary it it well throw the breaker in aminute or so. An
> appliance told me if the unit is 5-10 years old just throw it away. This
> trailer has not been used much in the last few years . My question is should
> this weare out just sitting . With my luck I am Sure I will have to buy a new
> unit If I continue to use this trailer a couple of month each year will I
> have to expect the thing to fail in 5-10 years?
> JIM SMITH 1965 Tradewind
Jim,
Before I would throw that away I would suggest you check to see what
amperage the AC unit is drawing. Tis is done by using an ammeter. If you
know an electrician or a serviceman they probably will have one and know hoe
to use it. From what you are describing it sounds very possible that you
have a weak breaker. lay your hand over the panel, it will likely feel warm.
If you feel that you can do this , simply replace the breaker, most
residential breakers are only $10-15, although I don't know if RV breakers
are priced the same way. I've never had to replace one. I do know that this
is a common problem with residential AC systems. Let me know how it turns
out. Happy Trails, James
