Need A/C help

The cost differential between a split system and a self contained unit at the same BTU's is staggering. I know it's nice to get the compressors into the engine room for noise but the cost of the systems is unbelievable. If I could figure out how to convert to self contained I would.

Boomer, if you put a self contained behind the TV, how would you duct it?

You can get a whole condensing unit for $4500. I ve had a number of compressors replaces over the years, usually about $1800/2000 with labor except once with a 36k btu unit that was closer to $3000.

I may be using the wrong terminology. I replaced the entire engine room unit. I call it the compressor but that's probably the entire condensing unit, with the air handler/evaporator being on the other end.

Oh ok. That makes sense now. Over the years between my 53 Hatt which had 5 splits and a 70 footer I used to run with 7 of them... I had about 10 compressors replaced... unless the condensors are over 15 years old it s worth it because the older units were better built than the new ones

I am so glad I converted my boat to chillers. Yesterday the raw water circuit got clogged up on one of my two chillers. I shut of the valve to that chiller, descaled it all while the other chiller kept the boat cool enough. I am done with splits.

Problem with a 410 split system, you must run new copper tubing.
The system can not tolerate any remaining r22 oil that you can never get out of the lines.
The 410 operates at a much higher pressure. I have witnessed cheaper copper lines fish lip rupture.

A self contained 410 with an extra sound shield over the compressor (option on some models) seems to work well when installed with care and quality.

I wish I could of stayed with a split in our mid cabin. Ran out of A/C parts and a SCU was all I had. Works fine but there is a noise that will keep light sleepers up.
Think I have the stuff now to go back to a split system. Just need the time.

Stick with dometic

Hard to answer that question;
The original Webasco was big, required 3/4" hose or hose adapters (normal is 5/8"). Not Serviceable.
Every failure was compressor burning up. The original units were considered disposable and that was our service philosophy on them.

Of course, Dometic Corp recently purchased Webasco Corp. Already a smaller foot print design with the Webasco label, is on the market.
I do wonder if it's the same stuff in a smaller package or really redesigned and serviceable.

They did have a real small op display panel.

So, if it is real cheaply priced, it may be an original model.

I like larger hose diameter. Less chance of clogging. Small foot print is ok but sometimes makes it harder to work on them.

NO. See Capt Ralph's post for more details. Stick with Dometic.

That's the way to do it.......make sure to replace the copper line set too. But once and done.....the 410 is far more efficient than 22.