[bobbecky]

Running, or attempting to run A/C's and motors on marginal circuits with possible low voltage, which causes higher amperage loading, is just asking for expensive repairs or replacements of the equipment. When motors, also A/C compressors, are run on low voltage, yes they may run, but with higher amperage, the windings in the motor get hotter than they were designed to be run at. Every time that happens, the life of that motor is shortened due to the varnish insulation on the motor windings starts to break down, eventually causing the motor to burn out. If you lose an A/C or other motor due to overload, low voltage, or other reason that causes overheating, once they take apart the motor, it is obvious what caused the failure. The expense to wire in a proper circuit is minimal compared to the cost to replace an A/C. It's also not fun to be out camping on a hot weekend, enjoying a cool A/C, when it fails and the fun weekend isn't all that great anymore.