Carver Owners Forum

Hi Guys
Wheres best place for me to get a new compressor & pcb please.

Thanks Peter

Hi need some more info. What kind of ac and model of ac? Age? What's the issue?
Most likely won't be worth replacing compressor or pcb be better to replace with new unit and have a warranty. But hard to say without some more info.

Its a Dometic vector compact in a 2006 Carver 38ss
115v 60hz
Serial number 60378701
VCD16K/2
205-311700

16000btu

Hope that helps

If the compressor failed electrically (shorted to ground) you are better off replacing the complete unit. The acid created by burnt oil and refrigerant residue from the failed compressor will significantly shorten the life of the new compressor. Its not cost effective to attempt to clean up such a small system.

Ok but do you know where best to get the unit please

would be curious what your symptom is with yours. replacement unit thats going to bring out some different ideas of whats best. probably get lots of suggestions on what to get. i've purchased these for different boats currently have 2 on mine now. i like mermaid manufacturing ac units they have a 5 year warranty use more common parts than some companies no specialty control pcb depending on the thermostat you choose. post warranty repair can be done by a general hvac tech doesnt have to be a boat hvac tech. marinewholesalers has good pricing on them.

https://www.mmair.com/marine-division/m ... ditioning/

As mentioned you will get a lot of recommendations. Here is mine. https://www.marinaire.com/Marine-air-co ... ba16k2.htm

The marine air looks good but ideally i like to use my IMP wall controllers

Can they still be used ?

A new unit should come with a new controller. After 12 years, even if you by the same brand you have, there is a good chance your existing controller will not be compatible.