deedubs Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 3250 power mate generator 14-20a plug. Will run fan but when tries to start compressor, bogs down and won't kick on. Generator not powerful enough or not enough amperage? Quote
deedubs Posted July 2, 2023 Author Posted July 2, 2023 I don't have access to shore power. I did use another generator. The air conditioner will try and start for about 5 seconds but then goes off. Capacitor issues? Quote
Odyssey 4x4 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 If you're comfortable working with the high voltage (don't attempt if you aren't), put a multimeter on the compressor power wire and see what kind of amps it's pulling when trying to start. Quote
deedubs Posted July 3, 2023 Author Posted July 3, 2023 I think Ill start at the hard capicitor. Where is the best place to buy them? Link? Quote
fred heath Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) You should have a total of 3 capacitors. Start, run and fan. If you’re going to replace one capacitor you might as well do all three. A capacitor such as the ones in your a/c are good for roughly 20 years. I replaced all 3 of mine for about $100. You can add a hard start capacitor to the system at the same time. Take pictures of everything BEFORE you start unplugging wires. All your capacitors will have id numbers printed on them as well as voltage. Just be sure to replace with same. No need to order through your a/c manufacturers. Before doing anything. Find a source of shore power to test the unit first. Edited July 3, 2023 by fred heath Quote
WME Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 3 hours ago, fred heath said: Before doing anything. Find a source of shore power to see if it operates correctly. What he said Quote
Maineah Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 Start current of the AC is high the start cap is a good place to start. Go to a electrical shop with the old one so they can match it they know what they are doing and it will be cheaper. Quote
deedubs Posted July 14, 2023 Author Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) Will using a higher capacitor, replacing the 47-56 mfd 250vac with 53-64 be okay or a 43-53? Will it make much of a difference? I only ask is Grainger does not have the 47-56. But has the other two around it. Edited July 14, 2023 by deedubs Quote
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