Apples and oranges comparison between a 12V AC compressor and a residential AC system which would operate on either 120 or 240V.
60A at 12V is 720W or almost 1 HP.
60A at 120V is 7200W or nearly 10 HP.
But that doesn't answer Martin's question.


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1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.