why should a picture make a difference. a 2.2kw honda generator,will it power a 2.2 kw air con
Because -
A 2.2kW generator may not deliver 2.2kW on a continuous basis and might be a miss-named KVA rating AND a kW rating is not all that relevant for an appliance running an AC motor
AND
the rating of a air-conditioner may refer to the heating or cooling capacity rather than the actual electrical load - or it may not.
Best way is to borrow a generator and try it out
Aus-Kiwi said
12:24 PM Nov 21, 2020
Plus the start up current is often higher ?
Esperian said
02:31 PM Dec 11, 2020
Yes, it will with no problem. My own 2.2 kw air con relates to amount of cool air generated this ought to be shown in BTU, instead of confusing the matter kw. This equals to about 5000-5500 BTU. Actual power draw by this air con will be about 490 to 500W And I did run it on the 800W generator, if I didn't use other appliances, except only one little fridge, all was good.
-- Edited by Esperian on Friday 11th of December 2020 02:33:23 PM
-- Edited by Esperian on Friday 11th of December 2020 02:39:20 PM
will a Honda 2.2 generator run a 2.2 box aircon
why should a picture make a difference. a 2.2kw honda generator,will it power a 2.2 kw air con
The *only* way to be sure is to try it.
Possibly Run it , may or may not Start it........ only way to be sure is to try it ....
Because if you give the specifications as in make, model, current draw running and start up maybe just maybe some will help you out.
What is your idea of a box air conditioner? Is it a House reverse cycle window aircon?
Yes, it will with no problem. My own 2.2 kw air con relates to amount of cool air generated this ought to be shown in BTU, instead of confusing the matter kw. This equals to about 5000-5500 BTU. Actual power draw by this air con will be about 490 to 500W And I did run it on the 800W generator, if I didn't use other appliances, except only one little fridge, all was good.
-- Edited by Esperian on Friday 11th of December 2020 02:33:23 PM
-- Edited by Esperian on Friday 11th of December 2020 02:39:20 PM