Generator for the tractor

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Beethoven, Apr 26, 2013.

  1. colorado18spd

    colorado18spd Medium Load Member

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    Will it cool the whole cab or do you have to section off sleeper from cab?
     
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  3. IGOR-UA

    IGOR-UA Bobtail Member

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    5000 Btu is enough for the whole cabin.
     
  4. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    So Igor, are you drawing fresh air from inside the cab? That would certainly increase efficiency.
     
  5. IGOR-UA

    IGOR-UA Bobtail Member

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    yes, air intakes and circulated inside the whole cab, but the ac works non stop and uses 450 watt from 2000watt generator.
     
  6. colorado18spd

    colorado18spd Medium Load Member

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    How is the cool air being pulled into the cab since the system is lower IE gravity doesn't cool air drop and warm air rise?
     
  7. IGOR-UA

    IGOR-UA Bobtail Member

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    it was a problem but I used the 4 in. In-Line Duct Fan similar to this:
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  8. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    I found in Texas last summer that my 13,500btu rooftop ac unit just managed to keep the interior at70 degrees, so I wouldn't go with anything less myself.

    Martin
     
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  9. colorado18spd

    colorado18spd Medium Load Member

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    Got it, I'm always thinking how this or that is going to work.
     
  10. bossboy2

    bossboy2 Light Load Member

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    The Yamaha EF2400iSHC - Looks like it uses gasoline??? (she's a four stroke)
     
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  11. Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    during day I put up window shades and use a box fan using a 5k btu a/c. FL or Tx this has always worked for me.
     
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