[C320-list] A/C system Seacock, Pump & Filter

[B. Stumpp]

Jeff, 

 

Some thoughts: 

I also installed the AC in the port locker by the bread box. 

If you want to push the unit it as far forward in the locker as possible you
can shorten the depth of breadbox.

The air discharge vent was installed above the breadbox and blows into the
galley area.

I installed a venturi (with a filter before it) that automatically sucks out
the condensation and discharges it into the water discharge hose.   

Mount the water discharge port in the hull close to the sea water level to
quiet the discharge when it hits the bay/sea.     

My thru hull (looks similar to the one you show) was installed near the
engine thru hull.  Be careful and make sure you have enough room to swing
the handle before permanently installing.    

The pump and filter were installed aft of the engine thru hull so the hose
runs from the thru hull, to the filter, to the pump to the AC unit.  

Have not had priming issues except occasionally when we are launching at the
start of the season. A car antifreeze tap is in-line to make priming easy.


NOTE:  Be EXTREMELY CAREFUL if you drill into the floor of the port locker,
there are pipes/wiring running on the underside of the floor and they could
get damaged!    

Hope that helps.

 

Bruce Stumpp

Adventure, #647

Frog Mortar Creek, MD

 

Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:09:39 -0400

From: "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com <mailto:Catalina at thehares.com> >

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Subject: [C320-list] A/C system Seacock, Pump & Filter

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Hi all,

I have a guy coming tomorrow to look at installing a new intake seacock for
our new A/C system.  I'm installing the A/C in the port locker under the
breadbox like a lot of you, but thinking about installing the thru-hull in
the aft area near where the fridge is located but needs to be below the
water line and out of the way of access into the aft compartment at the foot
of the aft bunk.

Questions:

- Where did you install yours?

- Where did you install the filter and pump?  (if you are using a filter)

- Any self-priming issues with your placement?

Also, I'm considering replacing my 3/4"  93 series engine intake thruhull
with a 1" 90 degree version.  Main reason is that the handle is more rugged
and with the intake growth I sometimes get, this will help keep sufficient
water flow towards the end of the season.  With the short straight hose
connection now, I could move my winterizing port to this spot and it'll be
helpful next time I need to blow out a clog.

Considering this valve:   Forespar Mfg# 931154

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/forespar-marelon-full-flow-seacock-mushroom-

thru-hull-x-ball-valve-x-90-deg-end-hose-barb-oem

I'd likely upgrade to a Groco ARG755 or ARG750 strainer if I can find one

that'll fit.   Has anyone upgraded their strainer to a top basket model?

Thanks!

-Jeff Hare