CTM Marine CX-36H 36000 BTU Split A/C Condenser 230V

Description

Not every boat running a 36,000 BTU condenser needs the added electrical accommodation of soft start technology — some vessels simply have generator or shore power capacity to spare, and in those cases, the standard CTM CX-36H delivers the same cooling and heating output without the added cost of a soft start board. It’s built on the same titanium-coil, stainless steel platform as the rest of CTM’s condenser lineup.

Choosing the standard version over the soft-start CX-36HS is a straightforward cost decision for boats that don’t need the electrical accommodation: you get identical cooling capacity, identical construction quality, and identical control board compatibility, just without paying for a feature your electrical system doesn’t require. For most boats with a properly sized generator or reliable shore power, that’s the more economical choice.

Key Features of the CTM CX-36H Condenser

This is the standard, non-soft-start version of CTM’s 36,000 BTU condenser, built for boats with adequate generator or shore power capacity that don’t need the startup current accommodation. The construction and compatibility features below match CTM’s broader condenser lineup.

• Titanium condenser coils resist corrosion significantly better than copper in seawater applications
• Universal control board compatible with SMXir, Passport I/O, Smart Touch, and Elite II controllers
• Drop-in replacement compatibility with major split-system brands including Dometic and Cruisair
• Stainless steel frame base resists rust and structural breakdown in harsh marine environments
• Rugged electrical box with a fire-retardant cover for added safety

CTM CX-36H Technical Specifications

These figures come from CTM’s official spec sheet for the standard 230V configuration. As with the soft-start CX-36HS, the published current draw here matches several other CTM condenser listings of different capacities, which is worth factoring into electrical planning.

• Capacity: 36,000 BTU
• Voltage: 208-240V
• Cycle: 50-60 Hz
• Refrigerant: R410A
• Current Consumption (Cool/Heat): 7.6 A / 9.0 A (identical to CTM’s soft-start CX-36HS and several other listings — confirm with CTM directly if precise sizing matters)
• Locked Rotor Amps: 60 A
• Fuse Max/Min: 40 A / 25 A
• Seawater Inlet: 5/8″
• Suggested Water Flow: 750 GPH
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.8″ x 17.9″ x 13.5″
• Net Weight: 81 lbs

Why Choose the CTM CX-36H

For boats with sufficient generator or shore power capacity, this is the more economical way to get 36,000 BTU of cooling and heating, backed by CTM’s standard 2-year warranty against material and workmanship defects. The locked rotor amps and fuse rating are the more dependable figures for breaker sizing given the current draw overlap noted above.

What to Know Before Installing

• EPA certification must be provided before shipping
• Requires a separately purchased evaporator — this listing is the condenser only
• Confirm actual current draw with CTM given the data overlap noted above
• Waterline connections use a standard 5/8″ fitting