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Billylll
RO# 24494
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 Posted - May 26 2012 : 06:44:53
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Originally posted by Billylll
There will not be any problem running 2 additional vents to the locations you show Niles. I think your finally on to the crab as is often said in Deadliest Catch.
The least amount of 90 degree bends possible is the way to go, bends restrict flow and create back pressure. There are 45 degree Y's and bends available.
To bad the ductwork isn't insulated it's not a killer but it helps with condensation and cooling the boat faster.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - May 27 2012 : 09:02:55
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Niles any further updates?
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - May 28 2012 : 05:57:53
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Bill,
I am waiting for Ocean Breeze to send me the parts to add the additional run. In the meantime I wrapped that section with the 90 degree bent with duct instillation. The hot weather we were supposed to have this weekend never happened so the unit has been cycling on and off like normal without icing up. Maybe today it will stay hot and it will get a good test. If the coils turn a little white is that normal?
Thanks
Happy Memorial Day
Niles
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Matt Mosbacher
RO# 47
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Posted - May 28 2012 : 07:32:49
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Niles,
Down here in Columbus, it has been plenty warm.
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - May 28 2012 : 08:23:35
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It sounds like by a little white you mean they are at the initial phase of icing up. I would say it's ok as long as the unit doesn't shut down or fully ice up. I would proceed with adding the extra duct and wait for warmer weather. It was plenty hot here yesterday but very comfortable when inside the boat.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
Edited by - Billylll on May 28 2012 08:55:08 |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - May 29 2012 : 05:20:19
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It had extended run time yesterday and it froze up. As soon as OB sends me the materials I'll add the 3rd vent and report back.
Thanks
Niles
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Homeport: Ashtabula Oh - Lake Erie
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - May 29 2012 : 07:00:13
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Hopefully you will get the parts and install them before your next time on the boat Niles.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Capt. Bill1
RO# 2017
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Posted - May 29 2012 : 12:48:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Billylll
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Bill
Hey Bill. Is your Email address the same as it's been for a while? Thanks
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The two most common elements on Earth are oxygen and stupidity.
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Homeport: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
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Robski97
RO# 7334
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 21:10:39
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No frost is acceptable ! As a test pull the t off and let it run free blowing
Rob
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 05:37:46
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Temps in the 60's starting today and through the weekend so it will be hard to test. I think I'll start drilling 4" holes in preperation for the 3rd output run.
Thanks
Niles
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Homeport: Ashtabula Oh - Lake Erie
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 08:49:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Capt. Bill1
quote:
Originally posted by Billylll
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Bill
Hey Bill. Is your Email address the same as it's been for a while? Thanks
I'm getting your e-mails forwarded my new e-mail address Bill is b.lentz(at)certifiedrf.com
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 08:50:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Robski97
No frost is acceptable ! As a test pull the t off and let it run free blowing
Rob
I actually thought Niles was going to try this as part of troubleshooting Rob.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 16:48:34
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Niles any updates? I am really interested.
I am sure many other's are as well.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 05:15:11
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Bill, my last conversation with OB was “send me an email of what you need and I will send it to you”. Well, after 2 weeks of no parts and no answers I ordered everything I need from Flagship Marine last Friday and the stuff will arrive Wednesday. My goal is to make the run this Saturday.
Thanks
Niles
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 05:53:48
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I'm sorry to hear OB didn't follow up as promised. Other's should take note hopefully once you add the additional ductwork and resgisters everything will be fine.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Matt Mosbacher
RO# 47
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 08:56:09
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Flagship Marine is Ocean Breeze
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 10:19:01
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt Mosbacher
Flagship Marine is Ocean Breeze
Well...I kind of wondered about that but in calling I can tell you it is 2 different guys answering the phone.
It doesn’t matter, one guy was going to “send” me the stuff and never did and the other guy took my money and shipped the same day, I’ll go with the money 
Niles
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 15:28:13
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I was hoping when you found the corroded and substandard AC main power feeds this might help solve the AC problem. I guess not, was there any improvement after you got your AC voltage within specifications?
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 05:18:24
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The bigger unit seemed quieter but the 12k unit still froze up.
Niles
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 06:22:31
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They are quiter because the higher voltage allow the compressor to run using less current.
I was hoping it might help some with the 12K BTU OB unit. I know upgrading my AC input on the boat really helped the AC units run better. I found out I had a voltage problem because when I would run the AC units on the 7.3kw generator they always cooled the boat faster and you could barely hear the compressor kick on other then the generator recovery from the sudden load.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 13:50:20
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I installed the 3rd run today. I went through the forward head into the galley cabinets and exited it in the galley. The plenum box I got from Flagship Marine was the wrong size so I called OB and they sent me one overnight. I wanted the exits out the sides and one down but the one I got would have been up\down\left with the way my blower outlet is orientated so I had one of the guys in our machine shop rework it so it was right. I turned the unit on and it brought it down from 79 to 73 without freezing up. There was a little white on the coils but I won’t know for sure until I have a chance to really run it. We have a wedding to attend this afternoon so I turn it off. I’ll give it a good test tomorrow.
Niles
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 17:45:37
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Looking good Niles we should be getting some real hot weather mid next week that should be the test.
It seems like anything with a boat with even the best made plans always call for modification.
Well you have the AC power up to standard, return and proper ducts and grills it should work. If not you still didn't waste your efforts you improved the overall quality of the AC power and ability to cool the boat faster. Now if it freezes up which I hope it doesn't it can only be a restriction in the waterflow or low refrigerant.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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nwaring
RO# 16045
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Posted - Jun 22 2012 : 08:12:51
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It has been hot here the last 3 days and the unit is running great. I still haven’t trusted it enough to leave the boat for extended time with it on but we are heading out this afternoon for a 2-week cruise so it will get a good test.
Thanks to everyone for helping me on this, I would have never gone the direction of “not” enough output.
Thanks
Niles
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 22 2012 : 09:46:19
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Niles I think you needed a bit of all 3 suggestions, improve your dockside AC power, increase the air return size and adding the additional ducts.
I am pretty sure you have it now.
Have a nice safe trip.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
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Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Air conditioner freezes up
