Brian Harward
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2014
- Messages
- 51
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Tranquility Base
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 48 North Sea
I need replace my watermaker, any recommendations for brands etc. or what to avoid appreciated.
I need replace my watermaker, any recommendations for brands etc. or what to avoid appreciated.
The other issue is AC vs DC. AC units are great for product output but require the generator to be running. Two problems. Many boats find they are running the generator longer than needed just to run the AC water maker. 12 volt units can run off the batteries with the batteries recharged a couple of hours into the water making process. The second problem is that AC units require a working generator. This means that if your generator goes down your water maker is out of action. With a 12 volt unit you can continue to make water as long as you can charge your batteries. This has been a problem for a couple of friends who were forced to leave anchorages and relocate to somewhere where water was available.
You could run the AC unit off the inverter.
Spectra make good units. Auto flush etc is nice to have, particularly if you don't use it all that much.
The smallest Cruise RO unit would draw 105 amps 12 volt DC without taking into account the inverter inefficency. About the same as running a 16,000 BTU air conditioning unit. Doable I guess, but I haven't heard of anyone who does it.
105 amps! Misprint?
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We love our WaterMakers inc, with auto back flush. Love it. Best additions by far to the boat, that and a big water pump.
Thanks to all for your input, appreciated.
We are running a Spectra 400 at the moment, it is 10 years old. Just found a local to rebuild the high pressure pump which was down on pressure. We will see how that goes next week before we rush out and spend thousands on a new unit.
Thanks again,
Thanks to all for your input, appreciated.
We are running a Spectra 400 at the moment, it is 10 years old. Just found a local to rebuild the high pressure pump which was down on pressure. We will see how that goes next week before we rush out and spend thousands on a new unit.
Thanks again,
I need replace my watermaker, any recommendations for brands etc. or what to avoid appreciated.
Thanks to all for your input, appreciated.
We are running a Spectra 400 at the moment, it is 10 years old. Just found a local to rebuild the high pressure pump which was down on pressure. We will see how that goes next week before we rush out and spend thousands on a new unit.
Thanks again,