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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

13-07-2022, 09:07

Replies: 46

Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

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Posted By CaptTom

Re: Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

Thanks, For some reason I didn't find that page.

6K BTU is nowhere near enough to cool a sailboat in the sun, in my experience.

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

13-07-2022, 05:25

Replies: 46

Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

Views: 5,430

Posted By CaptTom

Re: Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

Did anyone see any specifications, like BTUs and current draw, on that site? Maybe I missed it.

It's not that 12V cooling is impossible, just that it runs into practical limitations pretty quickly...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

12-07-2022, 06:08

Replies: 46

Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

Views: 5,430

Posted By CaptTom

Re: Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

Everything on a boat is a compromise. A properly designed and installed marine air conditioner is efficient, quiet and reliable, compared to the alternatives. Yes, bio-fouling is an issue which...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

11-07-2022, 14:36

Replies: 46

Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

Views: 5,430

Posted By CaptTom

Re: Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

The math works against you this time. But nothing wrong with creative thinking.

How about just dangle the air conditioner inlet hose over the side? Most likely you'd need to prime the pump, and...

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