Re: AC's shouldn't be on a surge protector

An author that does not understand what Michael wrote might then
post:
Are you talking about a power strip surge protector? These are
usually rated for less than 10 amps

Well actually I didn't read the entire thread. I was just wanting to make
the point that you shouldn't have an AC on a power strip / surge protector.
I'm speaking from experience with power strips and amperage. If you plug a
high amp appliance (Heater, AC, Hair Dryer, etc.) into a power strip it
usually gets hot and or trips the circut breaker on it. Don't believe me?
Go plug a large heater into a surge protector and see for yourself.


Michael posted basic facts that every responder should have
understood. That means the standard AC plug connected to a power
strip can draw 15 amps - no problem. That air conditioner should not
draw that much current - as even its NEMA plug defines.

I have an 8,000 BTU 120V AC that requires 13.5 amps. It is not unreasonable
that a 10,000 BTU AC might require 15. If anything else was plugged in on
the same power strip it would cause a build-up of heat and cause the circuit
breaker to trip eventually.

If you read any liteature on window AC's they usualy state that they should
be used on an outlet without anything else pluged into it as mine does right
on the AC itself. I have it on its own outlet on its own circuit breaker.

-Mike


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