Is Start Capacitor Necessary to Use With Advent AC ACCOL135

Question:

So I hooked up the AC unit WITHOUT the start capacitor, the AC works fine! It is connected to shore power I should mention. Does that start capacitor have to be used or is it primarily if the generator is used as the power source?

asked by: Tim C

Expert Reply:

The start capacitor is not something that is a necessity to use with the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner # ACCOL135.

The AC will run without it, but it is something that is highly recommended, mostly - as you correctly stated - for use with a generator. Generators can struggle with the appropriate amount of starting amps, which is why it is a good idea to use.

expert reply by: Kyle S