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Default Wrong gauge wire or problematic AC unit?
On 5/31/2020 6:42 PM, Ronnie B. wrote:
I got a window unit that is 18000btu and required a dedicated 220 outlet and 15 amp breaker. I used 10/2 wire. the AC unit turns on but does not do much else. I got it off of Facebook marketplace. I need to know if the unit is garbage or if the 10/2 wire is causing too much voltage drop. Please help. I am an broke amateur.


The wire should be adequate. Did you check that you are getting proper
voltage? You say turns on. The fan? The compressor? Both? Was this
a used unit?
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