Coralife Chiller not a chillin'

[Justjoe]

Hey,
I have two new Coralife Aqua Chill 1/10hp chillers for a new set up here at AMW. I have one on a JBJ 24 gallon nano and while the chiller is running, its not chilling even though set points, etc are all set properly. I have a Hagen 802 powerhead running water through the chiller, so water flow in/out shouldn't be a problem. I took the first unit off and put on the "back up" chiller and its doing the same thing-running but not a chillin'

Has anyone heard of any problems like this with these chillers and any possible solutions? Of course this is for a new display that opens this weekend...
Thanks,
Joe

 

[billsreef]

The first thing I look at when trouble shooting chiller problems is to make sure I actually have good flow rates through the chiller by checking the output side, just in case there is a restriction somewhere in the plumbing after the pump. While those powerheads are good, they aren't meant for pressure applications and it's possible you don't have enough flow, I prefer to go with something beefier like a supreme mag drive. Next up is checking the controller, if it's a remote one by swapping it with a known good controller. If the above prove not to be a problem and the unit runs, than it's likely a compressor/refrigerant problem and calls for a refrigeration guy to fix.

Should you not get it running, I've got a small Pacific Coast unit that I'm not using at the moment. If you need to borrow it, give me a call. I'll PM you my cell number.

 

[chemisfun11]

Joe,

I recently had a JBJ nano chiller fail on me. The unit would be on and stay on but no chilling. I called JBJ and they said that the fan motor, which kicks on the compressor had a problem. I disconnected the unit and the fan was rattling around inside. These smaller chillers seem to be a bit more delicate, fans are plastic attached to metal which is not always the best combo.

Lee

 

[Justjoe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8808953#post8808953 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by billsreef

Should you not get it running, I've got a small Pacific Coast unit that I'm not using at the moment. If you need to borrow it, give me a call. I'll PM you my cell number.

Thanks Bill,
You are now officially plan B.

I think we're seeing a fine example of the lack of quality control on some items leaving China these days...
Joe

 

[fishome25]

Although just about everything I buy from coralife breaks. they are good with replacing stuff. just give them a call.

 

[fishamajiggle]

if you need a refrig guy you can always call me. I am available and only live in rocky point.

good luck
Dan

 

[billsreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8812252#post8812252 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justjoe
Thanks Bill,
You are now officially plan B.

If you need to go to plan B, holler I've got to run up Island to my parents later today, so the earlier the better if needed