Amcor PLM12000
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: AmcorBrand: Amcor
Model: PLM12000
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Amcor PLM12000
Customer Review: Random shutdowns, but sure is pretty
Summary: 2 Stars
I like the jet blast of cold air off this thing. The description reports this is a 3200 Watt unit, but that's crazy. The specs on the box are right, it comes in at 1100 Watts.
If it WERE using 3200 Watts, that might explain why the AFCI plug trips over and over again. I have it on a 20 Amp circuit with an old computer, and it trips just like all the other people report, in all the other flavors of this thing. The inclusion of such a flaky AFCI plug is just a really bad decision. AMCOR needs to acknowledge the problem they've foisted upon everyone. I actually set the AFCI plug on the output grill of the unit with the help of a heavy appliance cord, just trying to see if it was an issue with the breaker getting hot. Well, that is not the problem.
Luckily I did not get mine at Air-n-Water, who apparently have dumped these units in peoples laps, but Frys. I will put it on a real simple dedicated 20 Amp circuit (normally used by my clothes washer) tomorrow, and see if it keeps tripping. If so, I will then consider voiding the warranty and switching out the AFCI, or going through the hassle of taking this back and selecting a different brand.
I have to say I like the cooling capacity and the looks of the thing, that works well with all the swell new IKEA furniture here in my office. And the powerful white noise of the blower is great for the newborn ;) . So, two stars from someone who is willing to void the warranty. Otherwise, ZERO stars for the stupid, stupid selection of AFCI plug.
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