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Ac reverse cycling unit question

Discussion in 'Electrical Stuff' started by jon and michie, Oct 20, 2021.

  1. Oct 20, 2021 #1
    jon and michie

    jon and michie Member

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    Jul 25, 2016
    england
    2005 280/315 sundancer
    single Volvo kad 300 diesel
    Hi I have a 2005 280 sundancer - I have found this large red wire behind the main board in the cabin that appears not to be connected to anything.

    My question is could this have been used to power the ac cycling unit ? mine doesnt have that option installed under the galley seat but wondering if at the factory the electrical guys fitted as standard so when a boat is ordered and that option is added then its astraight forward hook up.
    Here is the wire in question.

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    Many thanks for any help you can give ( I will also post this in the sports cruiser thread)
    Jon
     
  2. Oct 20, 2021 #2
    bahamabreisus

    bahamabreisus Well-Known Member

    2,301
    Oct 25, 2007
    Hampstead NC
    500 dancer, previous 420,390,300 dancers
    detriot 8v92
    That looks like 12 volt wiring, not 120 volt.
     
  3. Oct 20, 2021 #3
    Lazy Daze

    Lazy Daze Well-Known Member TECHNICAL Contributor GOLD Sponsor

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    Apr 21, 2009
    PA
    Various
    Various
    That looks like a simple power post connection... a way to join two large gauge cables together. In other words, if you follow the wires, they are connected at their other ends, right? And, as pointed out, it's 12V.

    But the answer to your "thought"... no, that's not all that's involved. Adding ac/heat involves not only wiring, but also plumbing and ductwork.
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2021 #4
    km1125

    km1125 Active Member

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    May 5, 2021
    470
    Cummins QSB6.7
    As previously mentioned, that's probably a 12VDC line, not a 120VAC which would be used for any HVAC (air conditioning or reverse-cycle heat).

    If that's the only wire on that block, it's probably a "helm" feed for loads you might want to add in the future. Nice big wire to handle a variety of loads with minimal voltage drop.
     

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