@RobertMT posted:I was seriously considering switching to RecPro 9.5k from my 11k. Since 11k just handles 100° high humidity, I'm reconsidering.
If you check RecPro specs, 9.5 and 13.5 have very similar power requirements.
fyi, My 2021 RecPro Houghton A2801 9.5K (non heat pump) has exactly the same Boyard KFA092T 8A compressor as the 2021 Dometic Penguin II 11K that I replaced.
It wouldn't seem to me that the same compressor is going to make much difference in the ability to dehumidify. An AC is only going to dehumidify while the compressor is running which is why it is not good to oversize an AC unit for an application. The larger the AC, the less run time the compressor will have.
I don't know where RecPro came up with the amp specs on their website. The label on my unit shows a full load running current of 10.75 amps if you add up the compressor and the two fans;
Actual readings from my 2021 A2801 9.5K AC are;
Low Fan only: 0.60 amp Low Fan with AC: 8.64 amp
Med Fan only: 0.63 amp Med Fan with AC: 8.75 amp
High Fan only: 0.66 amp High Fan with AC: 8.85 amp
I have seen others report similar readings.
In the end, my RecPro 9.5 is quiet, and I love it for that.
