Houghton A3400 install

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by MVA

So the "Advanced RV Quiet AC" is the Houghton? That is impressive.

Yes. This is the full video of sound testing by Advanced RV that you might like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk7Ol80x2K0

[MVA]

Thanks again - this is perfect.

--Steve

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by MVA

Thanks again - this is perfect.

--Steve

You might like this video too. They don't divulge brands in the video but you can rest assured the Houghton is the quietest and most efficient one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9aMANXybD0

Actually in this video they use an iphone sound meter app to try to replicate testing by James at FitRV. It's clear how much quieter the Houghton is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKTU641d7lE

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by AuthorSP

Is it true that once you use silicon, nothing else will adhere properly?

Originally Posted by gklott

Per the Houghton manual, we used 3M Marine Silicone Sealant, 08027. ETI used silicone sealant under the original Dometic AC. Been two years now without any issues.

73/gus

Originally Posted by Chasing Trials

It is just that you can almost never get cured true Silicone off.

?

I've used silicone a lot over the years. There are better sealants now for specific situations but I wouldn't worry about ETI following the manufacturer's recommendations.

I've removed beads of old silicone. I slice it off then use Tumbler with a scrubbie and it leaves the surface clean and free of silicone.

Ron

[MVA]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

You might like this video too. They don't divulge brands in the video but you can rest assured the Houghton is the quietest and most efficient one.

Actually in this video they use an iphone sound meter app to try to replicate testing by James at FitRV. It's clear how much quieter the Houghton is:

Thanks again. These are nicely constructed tests. In the second video at 2:20, I noted that the A/C unit has the external fan located on the passenger side, rear of the unit. That appears to be the Houghton 13.5 kBTU unit.

https://www.amazon.com/RecPro-Condit...089N826FY?th=1

It appears that most of this forum have installed the 9.5 kBTU unit which perhaps I would assume will have similar or lower noise profile.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by MVA

It appears that most of this forum have installed the 9.5 kBTU unit which perhaps I would assume will have similar or lower noise profile.

Very safe assumption.

[Chasing Trials]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

I've used silicone a lot over the years. There are better sealants now for specific situations but I wouldn't worry about ETI following the manufacturer's recommendations.

I've removed beads of old silicone. I slice it off then use Tumbler with a scrubbie and it leaves the surface clean and free of silicone.

Ron

Never heard of it? Sure could have use it in my years of renovating Bathrooms!