"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Per hour yes, but only assuming it ran flat out for the entire hour.
Usually the 1200 watts will be the maximum rating, rather than the
average KWh of normal use where the compressor will switch on and off
dependent on need for cooling.

If it's a portable unit it's unlikely to have a compressor?

Its an air conditioner not some toy based on a peltier effect device.