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If you want it for dockside use only, this unit will work. Once you get
underway, it will not, unless you have a generator to run it. Note the
requirement for 120v/20 amp circuit. Even without calculating losses, that
would require a 200 amp circuit at 12 volts, which would probably kill your
batteries in short order...if you didn't start a fire first!
The other issue is that the cruisair is a bulky box that sits over a hatch.
It will probably get in the way once you leave the dock. So you might find
yourself hoisting the unit on and off the boat as part of your departure and
arrival checklist.
Marine AC units are expensive, but they shouldn't wear out quickly. They
should last the life of the boat.
On 2/5/06, Bob Chaisson <> wrote:
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> Help me! I know I'm going to catch heat about this AC from
> the "Marine Purists" and I know that anything near the water
> corrodes faster than inland, BUT, I live within a stones throw of
> the bay on a point with salt water on three sides and my household
> stuff isn't melting away YET! Sooo, in light of this I am tempted to
> look at some less expensive "Household" (land) items to substitute
> for EXPENSIVE "marine" items. I was contemplating the Cruisair
> portable "marine" A/C for just under $800 for Val when at the dock.
> I spoke with various built-in "marine" a/c suppliers who all looked
> at me like I was DAFT (didn't know I was that transparent) when I
> said I wanted it for when underway and at anchorage as well as at
> the dock. They all said at the dock only! Sooo, why shouldn't I go
> with this unit? I can permanently mount it, requires no drain,
> cools, heats, dehumidifies, ionizes, and UV kills bacteria. Is this
> not a good idea? -Unit details below.-
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> Thanks
> Bob s/v Valkyrie, Citation 35
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> Description
> Sunpentown 2005 model WA-1410H portable air conditioner features
> 14,000 btu of cooling power, cools an area up to 500 square feet. It
> also incorporates an Ionizer and new UV light technology to
> effectively kill bacteria. This unit comes with self-evaporating
> system for cooling and energy efficiency. This unit has the highest
> btu portable air conditioner in the market, with digital controls
> with remote lets you to control your desired temperatures anywhere
> in the room.
> Specifications:
> Model Sunpentown WA-1410H
> Covers up to 500 sq.ft.
> Cooling and heating capacity 14,000btu / hour
> Thermostat 62 ~90°F
> Control digital with remote
> EER 11.2
> Requires 120-volt/20-amp UL/ETL power outlet
> Power supply 120 V / 60Hz / 1 Phase
> Max room size 500 sq.ft.
> Timer 1 ~ 24 hours
> Fan speeds 3
> Compressor rotary
> Refrigerant / Load R22 / 680 g
> Exhaust pipe max length 5 ft.
> Exhaust pipe diameter 5 in.
> Window kit length Max: 48 in.
> Product dimension (L x W x H) 20 x 14 x 30.25 in.
> Package dimension (L x W x H) 22 x 16 x 32 in.
> Net weight 86 lbs.
> Gross weight 95 lbs.
> Special Features for the Sunpentown WA-1410H Portable Air
> Conditioner
> Self evaporating system - evaporates most condensation, requires
> manually draining for any condensation not evaporated.
> Digital temperature display
> LCDI (Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption) plug
> Fire resistant PVC plastic housing
> Removes moisture for personal comfort (dehumidifier functions
> automatically in AC mode)
> Memory IC (auto-restart when power resumes after power failure)
> Digital thermostat control
> Extendable exhaust hose (up to 5ft.)
> Remote control and tons of cooling power
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> Can be seen at http://www.air-n-water.com/product/WA-1410H.HTML
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Best,
Bryan Genez
"Capella" V40-158
New Bern, NC
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