CTM Marine CX-16 16000 BTU Split A/C Condenser 115V

Description

Standard 115V shore power gets the same 16,000 BTU capacity with the CTM CX-16 condenser — a direct drop-in replacement for the Dometic DEU16, ED16U, and EQ16U 115V units, without the added cost of soft start technology most boats with adequate 115V circuits don’t need.

Choosing this standard version over the soft-start CX-16S is a straightforward decision for boats that already have sufficient breaker capacity on their 115V circuit — you get identical cooling and heating output, identical titanium coil construction, and identical control board compatibility, just without paying for a feature your electrical system doesn’t require.

Key Features of the CTM CX-16 Condenser (115V)

This 16000 btu split condenser 115v unit is CTM’s standard-voltage entry point into the 16,000 BTU capacity class, built without the soft start board for boats that don’t need the added startup current accommodation. The features below match CTM’s broader condenser lineup.

• Direct drop-in replacement for Dometic DEU16, ED16U, and EQ16U 115V condensing units
• Titanium condenser coils provide meaningfully better corrosion resistance than copper in seawater
• Universal control board compatible with SMXir, Passport I/O, Smart Touch, and Elite II controllers
• Stainless steel frame base resists rust in harsh marine environments
• Same compact 42 lb footprint as the 230V CX-16H, suited for tighter engine room spaces

CTM CX-16 Technical Specifications

These figures come from CTM’s official spec sheet for the standard 115V configuration, and they match the soft-start CX-16S exactly except for the absence of the soft start board — a useful cross-check confirming both listings are accurate for this capacity class.

• Capacity: 16,000 BTU
• Voltage: 100-120V
• Cycle: 50-60 Hz
• Refrigerant: R410A
• Current Consumption (Cool/Heat): 10.5 A / 13.5 A
• Starting Amps: 24 A
• Locked Rotor Amps: 60 A
• Fuse Max/Min: 40 A / 25 A
• Seawater Inlet: 5/8″
• Suggested Water Flow: 500 GPH
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.8″ x 13.5″ x 13.5″
• Net Weight: 42 lbs

Why Choose the CTM CX-16

This is the standard-voltage entry point into CTM’s 16,000 BTU split lineup for most US boats, and it’s backed by CTM’s standard 2-year warranty against material and workmanship defects. If you’re replacing a Dometic ED16U or EQ16U rather than a DEU16, the physical and electrical specs still line up closely enough for a direct swap.

What to Know Before Installing

• EPA certification must be provided before shipping
• Requires a separately purchased evaporator — this listing is the condenser only
• Confirm your electrical panel supports the 13.5A heating draw at 115V
• If replacing a Cruisair RX unit, the evaporator will also need replacing due to the R22/R417A vs. R410A refrigerant difference