[C320-list] Air Conditioner Install

[Doug Treff]

Mine has the Mermaid condensator which injects the condensate into the cooling water. In previous discussions on this forum, others have criticized it as being another item to fail.  But I like the fact that it keeps the water out of my bilge. Since the condensate has to be drained by gravity, there's not an easy option for putting a thru-hull just for condensate.

https://www.mmair.com/marine-division/accessories/mermaid-condensator/

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Aug 13, 2018, at 6:14 PM, Ted Harrison wrote:
> Have any one put in a thru hole for the air conditioner drain ? 
> 
> It creates a mess in the bilge? 
> 
> Ted Harrison
> Hull 424 
> 
> > On Aug 13, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> > 
> > Gene,
> > 
> > Thanks. I was able to do some troubleshooting on my old system and it appears it may be a cheap fix after all. I have a bad fan relay and the part was only $15
> > 
> > Though I may still end up moving the unit to the same spot that you guys chose. Awaiting photos. This might be my offseason project. My unit is currently installed in the lazarette and pulls return air from the locker. I'd like to fix that by relocating it and installing a proper isolation box with a return grille like you guys.
> > 
> > --
> > Doug Treff
> > doug at treff.us
> > 
> >> On Mon, Aug 13, 2018, at 3:34 PM, Gene Gammon wrote:
> >> The nicest install I saw so far was by Warren in this group.  I am in 
> >> the middle of doing mine now and will post photos and details when done 
> >> or send you details and photos direct if you need them.
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Gene Gammon, Capt.
> >> 
> >> 727-644-8009
> >> 
> >> www.gcyachts.com<http://www.gcyachts.com>
> >> 
> >> www.irwinyachts.com<http://www.irwinyachts.com>
> >> 
> >> 
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of 
> >> Doug Treff <doug at treff.us>
> >> Sent: Friday, August 3, 2018 7:28 PM
> >> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> >> Subject: [C320-list] Air Conditioner Install
> >> 
> >> Someone posted recently that they had written a detailed article on
> >> their AC install. Looks like its time to replace mine and I want to do
> >> it right because the PO did a sloppy job.
> >> Would you mind emailing the article to me?
> >> 
> >> Thanks!
> >> 
> >> --
> >> Doug Treff
> >> doug at treff.us
> >>