A/C breaker trips

[Gregory OConnor]

After a long winter the start capacitors need to be up to snuff. At
issue, I just replace them to insure I am giving a motor a good kick
start. they store energy so dont go at it blind folded.

http://www.wikihow.com/Check-a-Start-Capacitor

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler"
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> Maybe I missed something, but which BB do you have? If it has
the older
> Duo-therm units they pull more current, but at least one should be
able to
> run on a 7kw generator. I have run our whole coach on a 7.5kw
generator
> when I was working on the Perkins/Kohlar generator. I would
start with the
> start and run capacitors. If you have a clamp on ammeter check
the running
> load. If it is more than what is stated on the name plate there
is a
> problem. Also check the output of the generator under load. If
the voltage
> drops excessively the current will go up. Our front unit kept
tripping
> breakers and I finally replaced it.
>
> When we got our FC31 one of the AC switches by the driver was bad
and would
> not let the front unit run.
>
> Where are you located?
>
> - Chuck Wheeler-
> FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>
>
> _____
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John
Churchill
> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:16 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] A/C breaker trips
>
>
>
> Well, I just got my generator started for the first time ever. Onan
> 7kW with a 20 amp and 30 amp breaker. When I turn on the forward
A/C,
> it runs for a while (a couple of minutes), then trips the 20 amp
> breaker, even with everything else switched off. When the AC is
off,
> the breaker does not trip. I have only used shorepower on a 15 amp
> circuit (with a long skinny cord to boot) and it trips that too,
> although I am not sure that is a good test. The owner's manual says
> that unit ought to draw 14 amps. I understand there is a much
bigger
> transient load as it cycles, but shouldn't it be able to handle
that?
> The rear A/C unit does not seem to run, so nothing to report
there.
> Any ideas of what to do or check? Thanks.
>