seattleboatguy
Senior Member
My AC died today, and I am wondering where to go from here.
The unit is/was a Lunaire Marine LPSC-16HR. I think that means 16,000 BTU, but I'm not real sure. Up to now, it functioned as AC (12.5 amps) in the summer, and as a heater (14.5 amps) in winter. It's the only HVAC unit on my 37' trawler. It was powered from it's own shore power connection, and could also be run off the generator. It was liquid cooled, and lived in the bottom of a hanging locker. I hear the company went out of business. I know that 115 volts AC is getting to the unit, but nothing inside the unit shows any sign of life.
My questions are:
The unit is/was a Lunaire Marine LPSC-16HR. I think that means 16,000 BTU, but I'm not real sure. Up to now, it functioned as AC (12.5 amps) in the summer, and as a heater (14.5 amps) in winter. It's the only HVAC unit on my 37' trawler. It was powered from it's own shore power connection, and could also be run off the generator. It was liquid cooled, and lived in the bottom of a hanging locker. I hear the company went out of business. I know that 115 volts AC is getting to the unit, but nothing inside the unit shows any sign of life.
My questions are:
- Am I correct that I should get rid of this dinosaur, rather than try to revive it?
- What should replace it? (I live aboard in Norfolk VA year round)
- Can I replace it myself, or do I need to hire someone that can legally mess with whatever exotic refrigerant they are using now?