Best Value Chiller

[Troll]

Have around 350 gallons total volume....what would be the best value for the dollar in a chiller?

Would prefer a drop-in rather than inline due to space.

Is this enough?
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/204931/product.web

 

[ricks]

I would say no, but without knowing everything about our system. No one will be able to tell you...

Drop in chillers, don't have the same pull down rate as flow thur. Also you don't want the chiller under your tank. Or in the same room if possible.

You will need at least a 1/2 HP maybe more. Need to know pumps, lights, how warm your house is, etc.

A chiller is a good investment, to keep temp. stable.

Happy Reefing

 

[triggerfish1976]

If you have any friends that are HVAC techs you can build a DIY chiller out of a window AC unit. They are cheaper and much more efficient that prebuilt commerical chillers. I just had a 1 HP chiller made from a 12,000 BTU window AC unit and it cost me 1/2 of what a commerical chiller of the same size run. You can also specifically buy energy efficient AC units that will costs you less on electricity.