Air conditioner circuit tripping

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May 12, 2006
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- - Amelia Island
I have a 44AC and have been having trouble with line 1 circuit breaker continually tripping. Admitedly it is hot in southern FL, and the water is warm, so may just be AC is working too hard and tripping. This only accurs when both AC units are working. I have checked out all electrical issues, and replaced the circuit breaker.No help. Also had AC units seviced recently. Has anyone had similar problems in boats with 2 AC units?
 
Oct 14, 2005
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1983 Hunter H34 North East, MD
David...

I have a single unit on my H34. The AC unit will shut down and trip the breaker if the raw water cooling strainer clogs up with weed, etc., restricting the water flow and causing the unit to overheat.
 

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Nov 28, 2007
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Hunter 45cc Sodus Bay NY
AC trip

We have had the same issue, but only at the dock. It seems when everyone is running there AC at the dock the power at the dock runs a bit low. We had to start one run for a while and after it got the cabin cool we would turn the other on and we would be fine. Or if at anchor we would run a genset and have no issue, as we would generate enough power.
So my guess you might want to look at your shore power monitor to see what power is coming in to your boat.
 
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