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ftharrisiii · 02-25-2022, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

I've always heard that running the AC when the voltage is low is very hard on an AC and then will of course shorten the life of the compressor. Not sure if this is true or not, but lots of campgrounds have subpar electrical systems, and this is why I always use an autoformer.

^^^^ Exactly ^^^^

bentjm · 02-25-2022, 08:06 AM

If you do replace your roof units and your coach has AC duct work, then you have to make sure you have the L shaped separator gasket under the unit.

WILDEBILL308 · 02-25-2022, 09:33 AM

Lots of people are relying on a auto former to protect them. The problem is they only improve voltage by about 10% and they don't shut off if the voltage gets to low. I would recommend you get a Southwire Surge Guard and put it after the auto former. My Surge Guard saved me at least 3 times last year from bad power in campgrounds. The nice thing about the Southwire Surge Guard is it will turn on automatically if the power improves.
Bill