re: Running Central A/C On A Standard Size Generator

I have a 5 KW generator and a 4 ton A/C with dual compressors; one 2 1/2 ton, and one 1 1/2 ton. I can turn my thermostat set point up to the current temperature and turn it on so that only the 2 1/2 ton compressor turns on (my digital thermostat indicates stage 1). As it starts cooling I can lower the set point 1 degree F at a time to keep just the one 2 1/2 ton compressor running. If I lower the set point too much, the thermostat will indicates stage 1 and stage 2 are both running, and it kicks off the generator breaker. Then I have to wait 5 minutes to start over again (i.e. 5 min delay on the compressor circuit). It's doable and a big improvement in inside humidity and temperature.

This is while still running refrig, freezer, ceiling fans, and lights.