ac question

[thomas kaz]

I have a carrier ac model #68rv14102a just wondering if a honda eu2000 will run this unit

thanks
tom

[Joe Z]

Not sure on your unit but if you get down into the reading pa area (about 115 miles from you) i would be happy to test it with my Honda 2000i.
Joe

[thomas kaz]

I do not get down that way much but thanks anyway. Maybe ill go to the local dealer and see if he has one i can try .thanks again for the offer tom

[Panoz77]

Here are the specs on your AC

68RV14102A
99--00468--00 STANDARD A/C 115/1/60 12.8 WHITE

1.6.2 Compressor -- 115 Volts, 60 Cycles, 1 Phase
NOTE
AirV Compressor mounting bolts must betorqued
15/17 ft./lbs.
1. Locked Rotor Amps -- Standard -- High
Capacity -- Heat Pump
60.0 AMPS
2. Locked Rotor Amps -- Low Profile
High Capacity
59.0 AMPS
3. Fully Loaded Amps -- Standard
Cooling -- Approximate 12.8 AMPS
Heating -- N/A
4. Fully Loaded Amps -- High Capacity
Cooling -- Approx. 14.1 AMPS
Heating -- Approx. 11 AMPS
5. Fully Loaded Amps -- Low Profile
Cooling -- Approx. 13.4 AMPS
Heating -- Approx. 13.8 AMPS
6. Fully Loaded Amps -- Heat Pump
Cooling -- Approx. 12.9 AMPS
Heating -- Approx. 13.8 AMPS

[Bill K]

Since generators are rated in watts, here is a link to "ohms law" for converting.

Ohm's Law

Bill K

[Marv]

You'll find that locked rotor amps figure is way outside the Honda's capability (13.7A). Luckily, you don't need quite that much power to start it. The 2000 puts out more than its rating for a short time. The only way to really know is to try one (preferably on a hot day).

Marv

[thomas kaz]

thanks one and all. local dealer does not have demo so ill just have to see if i can find one to try .

[consumer]

as a rule of thumb you need a generator sized for 200 - 250 % full load amps for motor starting. Locked rotor amps is 600% of full load amps. A motor draws this for the first couple of cycles (60 cycles per second) and drops down as the motor picks up speed. The air conditioner should draw about 85% of full load amps unless its dirty or very hot outside.