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paulmars

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Year 2002 two ton 240vac hvac compressor. Plaque says 21.4 amps. Paperwork says use 30a dbl breaker.

Is that 21.4 amps on each hot wire?

Air handler central hvac 120vac fan paperwork says 6.2 amps

2 fridges in house. Plaques say 6.5 & 4.5a. 120vac.

Both fridges on same hot. The 6.2 amp central fan is on the other hot.

Only other things running were modem\router and two phone charges. Smart tv & microwave were plugged in, but off.

Yes water heater was off and no one was washing or drying clothes.

Yes both fridges were cycled on during amp measurements.

6500 watt generator has a 27 amp breaker on each hot. My ammeter read 15 & 18 amps.

Should 21.4a 240vac compressor pull 21.4 on each hot? If not why does it need a 30a dbl breaker?

Can I add another fridge & window ac?

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