Portable Air Conditioner Blowing Electrical Circuit I recently bought an amazing portable air conditioner from DeLonghi, but it blows the circuit (I've checked two separate circuits/outlets) within a few minutes in my apartment. I have neighbours who share the electrical, so don't have full control over what gets used. I tried a surge protector power bar, but it still blew the circuit. Isn't a surge protector meant to stop the circuit from blowing and instead switch off? Did I get the wrong type of power bar? Is there anything I can do to get the AC to work in my apartment? It's an old house so the electrical isn't grounded. The unit needs 10.8 amps which doesn't seem like a whole lot. I'd rather not have to return the unit :( Thanks for the help!