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Old 06-20-2019, 04:03 PM   #1
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My GE 6,000-BTU portable air conditioner(1010w) keeps tripping the Circuit On my Sportsman Gasoline 2,000 Surge Watt Portable Generator. It does run for about 4 minutes then kicks off the circuit. Help!! I’m in Texas it’s Hot ��

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Old 06-20-2019, 04:10 PM   #2
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Start it on low fan and then low cool and see how that works for a while, then if ok and blowing cool, go to med cool and see if ok. The go to hi cool, but give these settings about 5 min to run each. Your generator might be undersized for the full on start but might handle it if you cool slowly then add more cooling.


How many amps is your air conditioner rated at? How many btu's?
And keep the windows and doors shut any vents etc, curtains might help also.



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Old 06-20-2019, 04:13 PM   #3
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Air conditioner is 1010w and 6,000 btu

Generator is 2,000watts
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:17 PM   #4
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What are you using to connect them?
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:17 PM   #5
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You are in a spot......

Texas Summer in a bus with a portable air conditioner and a 2000 watt generator.

Other than being in Texas, have a portable A/C and a tiny generator you are in good shape.

Portable A/C's are notoriously inefficient and a cheap 2kw generator is pretty slim when trying to support A/C.

I'm not sure where you are in Texas. I spent a couple of Summers in Lubbock. I had 2"+ of spray foam insulation and RV windows in a white bus. I had an 8kw Kubota generator and 2 - 12k BTU roof airs.

In the warmest part of Summer we struggled to keep the inside temperature under 80F.
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:18 PM   #6
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50ft 16/3 SJTW Orange Cord
Finally lol
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:24 PM   #7
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50ft 16/3 SJTW Orange Cord
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:25 PM   #8
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50ft 16/3 SJTW Orange Cord
Finally lol

You need minimum,14/3 extension cord but should look for a #12 or #10 awg size cord. Your ac is starving and you have a fire hazard pulling too many amps when the genny starts. Cable failure is imminent, exchange it for bigger.


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Old 06-20-2019, 04:25 PM   #9
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You need a 12 gauge cord. Shorter the better.
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:29 PM   #10
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I’m where the tornado hit yesterday (Greenville) I don’t expect it to be below 80 but the bus isn’t insulated except for the floors. All my windows are covered and have no problem upping my generator size. I am just wondering if something is wrong with the ac unit I can put it on fan and it will stay on no problems just put it on low and eco and it cuts off
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:30 PM   #11
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Can you find one at Walmart and text me a picture? 4302428233
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:35 PM   #12
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Your ac is drawing 10 amps when running roughly. To start it needs almost 30 amps momentarily. You need at least a 4kw generator which will run a bugger ac also if you need to buy one in future.


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Old 06-20-2019, 04:37 PM   #13
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It will be labeled 12 gauge. All extension cords and all wire is required to have the size marked on the jacket.
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:40 PM   #14
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You still need a heavier duty extension cord, and as short of a length as you can get away with!
Howdy from Grimes County! Where, on this soft Spring day, its 96°/104° actual/heat index.
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:45 PM   #15
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Ok guys off to Walmart I go I need a 12g cord. I need to get a bigger generator? In order for what I have to work or just to be on the safe side? I want to get a window unit put in I have one just not sure on the how to...
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Old 06-20-2019, 04:48 PM   #16
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How many amps does the Cord need? They have 12&15
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Old 06-20-2019, 05:02 PM   #17
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How many amps does the Cord need? They have 12&15
Get one like this to be safe.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwir...0002/203066459

A small window unit fits nicely in an open window, and can be removed for travel.
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Old 06-20-2019, 05:16 PM   #19
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I didn’t think it would fit in the windows without replacing them
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Old 06-20-2019, 05:21 PM   #20
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What if I got a rv cord 30amp that’s 10g with the adapter?
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