[C320-list] A/C on Portable Generator

[Jeff Church]

Rick,

I think geography might be relevant. My AC works much harder when the lake 
temperate gets up into the high 70's. In southern climates I think I'd opt 
for more BTU's.

JeffC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judy and Rick Luce" <jluce3 at rochester.rr.com>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] A/C on Portable Generator


>
> Pete,
>
> When you size an A/C unit... smaller IS better b/c a large unit will 
> bring the temp down too quickly...
> producing a lot of cold but wet air.  A smaller unit with a longer  cycle 
> time will produce much more comfortable results.
>
> Your geographic location is of no consequence since 98 degrees,  overhead 
> sun and 98% humidity are the variables... who care what your  latitude is?
>
> One more thing... don't scrimp on the control unit... the better  models 
> will provide an economy mode for humidity reduction...  separate from temp 
> control.
>
> Rick, Echo #488
>
>
>
> On Jul 21, 2006, at 12:44 PM, Peter Clancy wrote:
>
>>
>> FYI ..... I've confirmed with two marine A/C manufacturers that  their 
>> 12,000 btu units can be run with the Honda EU2000i portable  generator 
>> (in cool mode). These include Mermaid Marine Air and  Dometics 
>> Environmental who manufactures the Marine Air units.  A  larger generator 
>> would be needed to run a 16,500 btu A/C. It  appears the Marine Air unit 
>> has slightly lower starting and running  amp requirements. The little 
>> Honda generator makes it convenient to  run A/C on shorepower at the dock 
>> and with the generator at anchor.
>>
>>
>> Peter Clancy
>> AROBAN  C320  #222
>> Miami, FL
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