I think he is actually exactly right, the only variable he left out is the voltage [Linked Image]
I'm sure one ton is equal to 7 amps at some voltage.
Back in the olden days we used 1.25kw per ton when SWAGing a computer room HVAC calc but we really wanted the numbers from the manufacturer. I think that 1.25kw assumed some duty cycle adjustment.


Greg Fretwell