A/C at the dock
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The techs at my marina say fan on
I just replaced Ac in our boat and I asked the same question. It was explained to me that in a boat it is best to keep air moving since insulation is not as good as home and if fan cycles off you can get areas in your boat that will not heat or cool equally
I just replaced Ac in our boat and I asked the same question. It was explained to me that in a boat it is best to keep air moving since insulation is not as good as home and if fan cycles off you can get areas in your boat that will not heat or cool equally
I've found that when I air condition I have fans run continuously as the air movement makes it feel cooler and you don't need to set the cooling temperature so low. I do have them run at a lower speed when the compressor shuts off though.
When used in heating mode I have the fans set to only run when the compressor is on because then the constant air movement makes it feel colder.
When used in heating mode I have the fans set to only run when the compressor is on because then the constant air movement makes it feel colder.
Exactly I forgot about the heat part
And for whatever it's worth our unit varies fan speed with compressor cycle and temp
But in heat it turns off. That is how it came from the factory
Just me but I have 3 small 110v fans I plug in and set by the AC discharge vent. These run all the time on low. When the ac cycles on so does the ac fan. Keeps the air moving around the boat but greatly reduces the wear on the ac blower. FYI,,make sure your inverter is turned off!
This is a great way to maintain comfort level on your boat at anytime, if you have the electric power to do so.
I bought these 3 speed AC fans that have rubber non skid feet.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Comfort-Zone-CZHV9B-9-in-3-Speed-High-Velocity-Cradle-Fan/21784130
We relocate these fans, as needed, to help a faster personal cool down on a hot day or sleeping.
We forgot one sitting on the galley counter top and was sailing at hull speed on heel. Sudden gust to 24 knots gave a sudden increase in heel that sent this fan crashing to the cabin deck. Note that about 15° heel, the fan didn't slide. In responding to the noise, the Admiral report.. "Well you just broke the fan!" (she never happy if we are at max speed
). There was NO damage to fan, but I did notice my morning coffee was bitter.We now secure the fans in storage for a windy sail.
Invert off keeps your house batteries alive on a AC supply failure on a unattended boat!
Jim...
My only technical observation is if you use DC fans the current consumption is considerably less with the best fans. Yes I have air cond.. Chief