cardude01
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- 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
My marine AC has a moisture control setting that runs the fan and the compressor up to one hour per day. When I left the boat today I thought about using that setting but then changed my mind because I didn't like the idea of the AC raw water cooling pump running when I wasn't on the boat. So, I just shut off the pump and turned the fan on low. Now I wonder if it's good for that fan to run constantly.
Questions:
If the hose popped off the pump for some reason would one hour of run time sink the boat?
Is it OK to run just the AC fan to circulate some air and keep things from getting mildewed?
What do others in high humidity areas do to control the air inside the boat when away?
Here's a description of the humidity mode:
Humidity Mode
While in the on mode, press the power and the down buttons simultaneously to enter the humidity or moisture control mode. The characters "HU-1" appear in the temperature display indicating successful entry.
The first cycle starts in 1 minute. The fan is started and air circulated for thirty (30) minutes. During this time the air temperature is sampled and entered into memory.
The cooling cycle is started and continues until the temperature is lowered two (2) °F. The compressor is allowed a maximum of one hour running time to reach the desired temperature. Four (4) hours after the temperature is satisfied or the compressor times out, the cycle is repeated. During the humidity cycle the cool LED is lit while the compressor is running.
The humidity mode is provided to maintain a specific temperature and humidity range when the yacht is unoccupied for extended periods of time.
Exit the Humidity Mode to the Off Mode by pressing the Power Button once.
Please Note: The humidity mode can ONLY be entered from the ON mode.
Questions:
If the hose popped off the pump for some reason would one hour of run time sink the boat?
Is it OK to run just the AC fan to circulate some air and keep things from getting mildewed?
What do others in high humidity areas do to control the air inside the boat when away?
Here's a description of the humidity mode:
Humidity Mode
While in the on mode, press the power and the down buttons simultaneously to enter the humidity or moisture control mode. The characters "HU-1" appear in the temperature display indicating successful entry.
The first cycle starts in 1 minute. The fan is started and air circulated for thirty (30) minutes. During this time the air temperature is sampled and entered into memory.
The cooling cycle is started and continues until the temperature is lowered two (2) °F. The compressor is allowed a maximum of one hour running time to reach the desired temperature. Four (4) hours after the temperature is satisfied or the compressor times out, the cycle is repeated. During the humidity cycle the cool LED is lit while the compressor is running.
The humidity mode is provided to maintain a specific temperature and humidity range when the yacht is unoccupied for extended periods of time.
Exit the Humidity Mode to the Off Mode by pressing the Power Button once.
Please Note: The humidity mode can ONLY be entered from the ON mode.
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