drop-in chiller air leak

[xsquyz]

My Current USA drop-in chiller jsut sprung an air leak in the coil.

I realized it wasnt working normally today when it took a while to bring down the temperature from 80 to 77 degree. It would run constantly for over 40 minutes without a drop in temperature. I then unplug the unit to shut it off. Afterwards I look under the sump to see air is leaking from a pin size hole in the coil.

Im not sure if its air or what but i took the coil out of the sump so its sitting outside right now unplugged.

Im not familiar with the integrity of the coils but after inspection i see several corrosion areas along the coil.

 

[reefpatrol3]

if its in the coils then its most likely freon. will have to get the hole fixed (if it can be done) and recharged with freon. most likely be easier/cheaper to replace it...esp if there are a lot of bad spots

 

[xsquyz]

im sick to my stomach.. Im guessing no1 uses drop in chillers anymore or experience this defect before?