Can a 13,500 btu AC Unit be Powered with a Generator
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Can 13.500 btu ac unit be run off a generator
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
Hey Jay, yes a 13.5k BTU AC unit like the Advent Air part # ASA89YR can be powered off a generator as long as it was powerful enough. Campers do this quite often actually. For most AC units you want to go with a generator that can provide up to 1,600 watts running for only running an AC unit like what you mentioned. The A-iPower 5,000-Watt Portable Generator # 289-AP5000 would easily cover that and have wattage to spare for running other accessories at same time so it would work great for you.
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A-iPower 5,000-Watt Portable Generator - 4,000 Running Watts - Gas - Manual Start
- Generators
- No Inverter
- Gas
- 4000 Running Watts
- Wheels
- 5000 Starting Watts
- 120 Volt Output
- 240 Volt Output
- Not CARB Approved
- Recoil Start
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Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner System - Single Zone - 13,500 Btu - Black
- RV Air Conditioners
- AC Unit Only
- Cool Only
- 13500 Btu
- Ducted
- Ductless
- Black
- Advent Air
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