Doesn't anybody have a 1/2 HP chiller for sale ??

danthemanj

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I've been looking for a 1/2 HP chiller on RC for a while now but it seems that most folks either have larger units or smaller units. Doesn't anyone have a 1/2 HP for sale (I must add - for a resonable price). I've seen a couple out there where folks want as much money for 2 year old used chillers as new ones....

I'm in NJ but can work something out with shipping with the seller....
 
Dan,

It's tough when you want something specific. Maybe you can be more flexible and maybe purchase a stronger unit or one a little less powerful used. Otherwise, paying for a new unit can be expensive.

PS. Make sure to get an in-line unit rather than a drop in. Drop in units are more expensive to operate and are awkward to use. I tried a drop in unit, and quickly saw how this style is not for me.

PSS. I have a 1/3 unit on my 55 gallong and I love it. I needed to be able to compensate for a very hot office and it works great. You will also need a temperature controller, so make sure you either have it included or be ready to buy that also. You will need it.

PSSS. I recommend a dual stage controller. The controller is much more accurate than just using my heaters. The controller is very accurate and I only deviate by 2 degrees per heat or 4 degrees for both extremes of hot and cold. The idea, is that heaters are designed to turn on frequently and chillers are recommended to vary by 2 degrees so they don't go on as frequent.

Hope this info is useful.

BTW, chillers are very expensive to operate.
 
I'm willing to work with a 3/4 HP unit too but that will also cost more and consume more power. I had a 1/4 HP inline on my 90 gallon before and it worked great.
 
A 3/4 hp unit may cost more, but does not mean it will consume more power, because it will do the job faster. That's what other folks told me. I know from my 1/3 hp on my 55 gallon, it takes about 20 minutes to drop 1 degree. Mine also seems like overkill, except that in extreme weather it's nice to have more power than necessary.
 
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