Re: [Liveaboard] Heating Aboard Charmaine, Seems the wifey likes our radiant floor. And just put in a new dorr to the sallon (finishing this week). As for reverese cycle.... Works until water temp drops then just blows cold air. also, the heat exchangers freeze up (don't ask how I know). As for Hydronics.... if you have one level and are 1-2 people, try a deisel heater without hydronics (less hassle and fuel burn). If not, then make sure you know every step of the set up. I am still tracing the blasted install from Frank Regan. And make sure you have the correct hook ups to the fuel source (again, don't ask). But the floor is great and our toes are warm.
Noel N.Y. RUSSELL Office Coffee Service "Java Powered Service" -----Original Message----- From: Charmaine Sent: Sun, 26 October 2008 23:14:24 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Heating Aboard v:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } v:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } Hiyaz Philip and Marilyn, We have Mermaid 16,000 BTU reverse cycle air/heat combo central aboard. We decided before we even moved aboard that AC would have to be available for a hottie like me (kidding, kidding... talking about men-o-start -- I call it that 'cause there's no "pause" in it that I can tell!). The air is incredible and we've used it for six years without a hitch. Even while at anchor, when the heat outside gets oppressive, we can (and do) use the central air via a gasoline Honda 2000 EU generator. Sorry, we were talking about heat. With the Mermaid and like reverse cycles... I would caution about the heat... I find it a very moist heat, so much so that I usually have the alcohol oven on to keep things from getting damp. In the Keys we never use the heat, but we've been caught up north a few times when the heat came in handy on a few exceptionally chilly nights. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "liveaboard usage." We live aboard and use it. LOL Hope this helps! Hugs, Charmaine Aboard s/v September Sea "Life's a Gift... Unwrap It!" - C~ www.SeptemberSea.com On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Philip & Marilyn wrote: > I intend to install a hydronic heating system in our cat. It seems I have > three choices in ~17,000 BTU heating units. Espar, Webasto and Mikuni. Of > the three only Mikuni and Webasto appear made for liveaboard usage. Any > personal experience or anecdotal info would be appreciated. > > I had a look at he archives and the subject was once discussed rather > lightly. Perhaps there are some new list members with fresh experience or > older members with new info. > > Thanks to all, > Philip > > "Be the change you want to see" > *Philip & Marilyn Lange > AE4OV & KD4JRC, > * ORYOKI > *Witness 35 Catamaran
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