Group Buy Interest? Dometic Smart Start

**BMS-AL** · 10-08-2012, 11:42 AM

We are very excited about the forum, as a show of our commitment to everyone, I decided to put together a group buy if anyone is interested. We will try to one every month or two. Doing so I will be able to extend discounts based purely on volume.

Available for OEM and aftermarket retrofit for Dometic Marine Cruisair and Marine Air systems, the SmartStart™ is a single-phase compressor motor startup control that reduces the startup current surge by up to 65 percent.

"On average, typical single-phase soft-start products reduce startup surge by 20-40 percent. By reducing startup surge by as much as 65 percent, this gentler method of handling a power surge can mean the difference between boat owners keeping the generator they already have, or investing in a larger generator," comments Frank Marciano, President, Dometic Marine.

The current surge or spike can occur whenever an air conditioning system cycles on, possibly causing flickering lights and tripped circuit breakers. In extreme cases, the current surge can cause the generator output voltage to momentarily reduce or even shut down. When this happens, the air conditioning compressor can stall and fail to start. Over time, these failed startup attempts can cause damage to the compressor.

Once running, a compressor has a much lower, steady amp draw. It is the initial locked-rotor amps needed to start the system that create high current surges which can adversely affect the operation of an overstrained generator. Many generators and shore power connections have sufficient power to run one or more air conditioning units, but may not have sufficient power to start one or more units, especially if systems are already running.

The compact and lightweight SmartStart™ control measures 12.7cm x 7.6cm x 5.1cm and weighs 0.43kg, making it easy to install with virtually any existing marine air conditioning system. Furthermore the system is available in three voltage/frequency varieties and can be installed directly into the air conditioning system's electrical box. Alternatively the system's drip-proof enclosure enables it to be mounted externally, depending on customer requirement.

Features:
Reduces strain on generator
Reduces effects at compressor start up
Can eliminate need to upgrade your generator
Inexpensive
Compact and lightweight

Now down to the pricing
Dometic Smart Start MSRP $470.00
5-10 orders...$425.00usd
10-20 orders...$375.00usd
20 orders and above $350.00usd

All prices not including shipping

I will need at least 5 orders to turn this group interest thread into an actual group buy.

The Smart Starts will come in three sizes.
-115v/60Hz for 6k-18k btu units
-208-240v/50-60Hz for 12k-30k btu units
-208-240v/50-60Hz for 36-60k btu units

If anyone is interested please just comment the size of smart start needed and i'll get a list going. I'll give it a few weeks to get everything going, all orders will be accepted thru 11/1.

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**mistercomputerman** · 10-08-2012, 02:51 PM

OK, for starters:

Who are you?

BMS-AL doesn't provide a lot of information.

**BMS-AL** · 10-08-2012, 03:07 PM

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...ello-Everyone! Here you go. My name is Al and I work for Beard Marine in Savannah, GA. The company has been active for 31yrs and we just started diving into the forum world. We bought the CSR section last week and I guess all the stats in terms of our sponsorship hasn't been updated. We are a distributor for various manufacturers and I assure you we are here to stay to support end users for all their product needs in terms of marine refrigeration, airconditioning and watermakers, plus other products.

Originally Posted by mistercomputerman

OK, for starters:

Who are you?

BMS-AL doesn't provide a lot of information.

**Bucit** · 10-08-2012, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by mistercomputerman

OK, for starters:

Who are you?

BMS-AL doesn't provide a lot of information.

See previous thread

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...Hello-Everyone!

**BMS-AL** · 10-08-2012, 03:16 PM

Thank you sir, The original thread has all my personal contact info, if any questions need to be asked, either myself or Jesse would be more than glad to help.

-AL

Originally Posted by Bucit

See previous thread

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...Hello-Everyone!

**Bucit** · 10-08-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by BMS-AL

Thank you sir, The original thread has all my personal contact info, if any questions need to be asked, either myself or Jesse would be more than glad to help.

-AL

Looks like I type to slow and you beat me to it.

**BMS-AL** · 10-08-2012, 03:20 PM

No worries, :)

**BMS-AL** · 10-09-2012, 11:18 AM

Great News! Dometic is offering a 10% cash back rebate on the Smart Start for Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show! The rebate goes against the price you paid for the Smart Start not MSRP. Let's get this going folks!

**kaz911** · 10-09-2012, 11:38 AM

I am in for one if we reach 10+ :-) (5 ECD)

Al - can you get me a price & delivery time for a turbo sound cover for a 12k Dometic 110v turbo - with shipping to Sarasota FL? (Part No 8010112)

**BMS-AL** · 10-09-2012, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by kaz911

I am in for one if we reach 10+ :-) (5 ECD)

Al - can you get me a price & delivery time for a turbo sound cover for a 12k Dometic 110v turbo - with shipping to Sarasota FL? (Part No 8010112)

PM sent! I'm going to start a list for the smart start with you on it so its easier to track.