[C38] AC

[Max Soto]

The only upgrade I did was adding a 20amp breaker, as required. 
The Marine Air 16000btu takes 10amps. So the AC system will handle it pretty well. 
When I'm connected to shore power I have the ac, charger and tv always on. The shore cable doesn't even gets hot. I also use the microwave every once in a while.
One thing that should be considered when using a generator, is that th starting peak is around 34amps. This lasts just tenths of a second, but that load can turn down and disconnect the genset, or trigger its breaker. 
Regards, max. 
   

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On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:01, Brett <bikahoga at aol.com> wrote:

> Good point Rob
> 
>  I did update my whole wiring system when I bought Jazz. I added another 30 amp plug to handle the load. I am now able to run witless router,flat screen tv, battery charger, refrigerator, and all else on one and use the original 30 amp to run the AC/heat unit on its own. I also added a designated plug under the nav station for heaters for winter. The AC/ heater unit only work when water temp is above 43 degress. 
> 
> 
> Brett
> 
> On Jul 16, 2012, at 1:37 PM, Rob Cornelsen <robcornelsen at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Brett,  I have an old 10000 or 12000 btu heatpump unit with beige non-skid  - my unit (if run continiously on a sunny day) will maintain the cabin temp at about the outside temp :(  (The only benefit of the AC is the reduced humidity).
>>  
>> Recomend a larger unit - the 16K sounds about right but you may have to increase your 30amp shore power if you need to run your battery charger, fridge, and ac at the same time.
>>  
>> Rob
>> 
>> --- On Mon, 7/16/12, William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> From: William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C38] AC
>> To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
>> Date: Monday, July 16, 2012, 12:43 PM
>> 
>> Brett we are over in Rock Hall, I can't believe the heat the past two years. I was first looking at 16000 but being such a cheapskate thought I may get away with less. Right now we are using a 7000 cabin top unit works OK if we put up sun shades and run it around the clock when not sailing. I am trying to find a unit that my Honda 2000 gen may run on the hook.
>> 
>> Bill
>> 
>> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Brett <bikahoga at aol.com> wrote:
>> Where I am here in Maryland it's hot as hell during July and August. I was living on the boat with 2 dogs and never ever thought it was an over kill for my climate. I had it plumbed all the way forward to the V birth and the main salon. I thought it was perfect for me. 
>> 
>> Brett
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>> On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:56 AM, William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks Brett do you think that was over kill or ok? Almost all guides say not to go to big as it may damage the unit because it may cycle to much.
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Brett <bikahoga at aol.com> wrote:
>>> I used 16,000.
>>> 
>>> Brett
>>> 
>>> On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:35 AM, William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> > Does anyone know what BTU's  there AC units are? The selection guides on line say I should use around 11,000 BTU's. Any ideas?
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