Hi Guys
Wheres best place for me to get a new compressor & pcb please.
Thanks Peter
2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
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.
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.
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
Its a Dometic vector compact in a 2006 Carver 38ss
115v 60hz
Serial number 60378701
VCD16K/2
205-311700
16000btu
Hope that helps
115v 60hz
Serial number 60378701
VCD16K/2
205-311700
16000btu
Hope that helps
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
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.
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
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/
https://www.mmair.com/marine-division/m ... ditioning/
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
As mentioned you will get a lot of recommendations. Here is mine. https://www.marinaire.com/Marine-air-co ... ba16k2.htm
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
The marine air looks good but ideally i like to use my IMP wall controllers
Can they still be used ?
Can they still be used ?
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Re: 2006 Carver 38SS AC compressor & pcb
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.