You will want a separate shore power cord for the AC if it draws 25 amps, don’t try and use the existing shore power. Joe Coquina
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:54 AM To: Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Air Conditioning Installation Questions -- Raw Water Supply Josh, The quote I’m getting is for a 16,500BTU unit, which I’m told will draw close to 25 amp when fully working. The installer claims, once installed, the main cabin will be comfortable and the aft cabin will be VERY cold. I didn’t consider under the v-berth as there’s a lot of storage that I use down there and, as far as I can tell, venting the other cabins will be a challenge. As for under the steps, I think getting AC-power there would be a challenge and I have concerns, though probably unwarranted, about hoses and wiring interfering with engine access. I’d be interested in seeing a diagram as to how you ran your lines. The head uses a sea-water intake, so I suppose I could tee off of there, but that’s quite a long run, is it not? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log<https://protect2.fireeye.com/url?k=e20cfde1-be9ab541-e20cd496-0cc47adca788-c45b0af4910df62c&q=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fenterpriseb.blogspot.com%2F> On Sep 19, 2019, at 10:45 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: 2 installation locations that you may want to consider are under the V-berth and under the stairs. Ours is under the stairs. Blue Pearl had one under the V-berth. Since I have a Vacu-flush head from the PO it left a thru-hull for the flush water unused. That might be and option. A lot of owners have mixed feelings about the V-berth sink. You might consider that as an option too. I find that our 16,000BTU unit is undersized. Go as big as possible and look for variable speed compressor and blower. Air distribution is a challenge. Ducting just doesn't fit. I look forward to hearing how your solution works cause I need to upgrade. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Sep 19, 2019, 9:58 AM Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Listers, Yesterday, I met with an AC installer on the Enterprise to cool off the main and aft cabin, as well as fight off mold and mildew (as I understand it, the expectation of growth of mold and mildew in this area is far more reliable than, say, David Risch actually attending a C&C Rendezvous). The plan is to sacrifice some of the aft-cabin hanging locker. Until I haul the boat again, which I don’t plan to do for another four years or so, I don’t have a dedicated through-hull. I’ve heard it’s not a good idea to tee off of the engine intake, but there is the galley sink drain nearby. Any issues with tee-ing off of that one? Obviously, I’d need to refrain from dumping chemicals into the sink while the AC is running so as those chemicals don’t go through the AC. Anyone know of any issues with that plan? Also, I’m a little perplexed as to why tee-ing off the engine intake is so bad. The AC is 110V AC-powered, so it’s not like I’m going to have the engine running and the AC going at the same time? Or can I with my 2000-Watt inverter and high-capacity alternator? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log<https://protect2.fireeye.com/url?k=3a2f8dbc-66b9c51c-3a2fa4cb-0cc47adca788-740bc50fe7acbc48&q=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fenterpriseb.blogspot.com%2F> _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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