[C320-list] Marvair Condensation Removal Kit

[Chris Nichols]

I have a mermaid condensator which works flawlessly and can cope easily with the head you describe. If marvair works the same way I think you will be fine. 

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

I have no connection to this firm. 

Chris

> On 17 Aug 2020, at 20:32, mseyler at cox.net wrote:
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> I'm thinking about buying a Marvair CR330 condensation removal kit to remove
> condensation from the air conditioning on my 320, but have run into a
> potential problem with the way it would have to be installed.  The
> condensation drain from the evaporator/air handler appears to be a few
> inches lower than  the through-hull for the cooling water discharge from the
> condenser/compressor unit. (Both units sit on a shelf above the fuel tank in
> my starboard lazarette, but the discharge comes from the top of the
> compressor and the condensate drains from the bottom of the air handler.)
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> Does anyone know whether the venturi in the Marvair CR330 generates enough
> suction to lift the condensation a few inches to the discharge line?  I
> looked at the installation guide on-line, but it doesn't directly address
> the question.  And I tried e-mailing the manufacturer, but haven't received
> any substantive response.  
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> So do any of you have any information based on your own experience?  Any
> help would be appreciated.
> 
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> Mark Seyler
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> S/V Reality, 
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> Catalina 320, #232
> 
> New Orleans, LA
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