How many Amps does the 15k draw (Start/constant)? I often plug up at the house on a 20Amp house circuit to cool the trailer with my 13k AC while loading/prep/DIY projects.
I know that 20amps is bare minimum for starting and operating a 13.5 AC. I can only imagine that you'll need at least 25-30 amps to get the 15k going. The newer style ones may be able to start on 20 amps. One spot I read, claimed 16amps for a Coleman 15k ac unit.
If all that is on is the AC, then either one is fine on a 20 amp house circuit. 15K BTU draws around (it varies with make and outside temps) 13A running, and instantaneous surge around twice that when starting. You can sometimes run a 15K AC on a 15 amp breaker, but sometimes they will pop after a while.
It very much depends on the design of the unit. For example my old RV had a 13500 air conditioner of the vintage of 2002. It would barely start on a 15 amp circuit. My newer RV the air conditioner is 2004 vintage--and it draws just 960 watts while running, so it easily starts on a 15 amp circuit.
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