Dave Lehnert
07-10-2022, 2:59 PM
Need a little help with portable generator and Central Air.
Going through the process of calculating what size portable generator I need. Know the central air is a BIG draw of power from the generator. I cant seem to translate what size unit I have and how big a generator I need to just run the central air.
I have a Carrier brand unit and the model number is 24ACB336A300. I believe the 336 is the number I need but confused with tonnage number and how to convert that into what size generator I need just for that. Example 2500KW vs 5000KW or bigger.
My thinking. Where I live the electric does not go out too often, but when it does, it is often back on in an hour or two. For this reason I dont want to drop a huge amount of $$$ on a generator that may never get used but want to be prepared. Im ok with having to turn off everything to kick the Central Air on for a few to cool the house off. So I want a generator that big enough to run the air but not so big that it runs everything.
Going through the process of calculating what size portable generator I need. Know the central air is a BIG draw of power from the generator. I cant seem to translate what size unit I have and how big a generator I need to just run the central air.
I have a Carrier brand unit and the model number is 24ACB336A300. I believe the 336 is the number I need but confused with tonnage number and how to convert that into what size generator I need just for that. Example 2500KW vs 5000KW or bigger.
My thinking. Where I live the electric does not go out too often, but when it does, it is often back on in an hour or two. For this reason I dont want to drop a huge amount of $$$ on a generator that may never get used but want to be prepared. Im ok with having to turn off everything to kick the Central Air on for a few to cool the house off. So I want a generator that big enough to run the air but not so big that it runs everything.