Help connecting a chiller to return line

[Jyetman]

Can I put a y splitter on the return pump silicone hose, so it feeds a chiller and main tank? Does this increase PSI will the silicone hose burst?

 

[griss]

not my field of expertise as I use mostly PVC, but what pump?

 

[Dr. Reef]

it can be done but some pics will be helpful and also remember that once you split the return into 2, you will lose a lot of gph reaching the tank.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Chillers have specific flow rate charts.
Figure out your flow to the tank, cut it in half & IF you match the parameters then yes.
More than likely, unless you have great flow numbers you will have to put it on the return line off the pump.

 

[Jyetman]

Its a Cor20 pump rated for 2000GPH. Tank recommends 1000-1300 GPH.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Did you figure the flow rate with all your height, elbows, tees etc.?

 

[Grin Reefer]

You will need to specify where the outflow from the chiller is going. DT? Sump? Other?

 

[Dr. Reef]

First off you need to calculate 2 things.
1st, How many gallons per hour you need to reach the tank
2nd, How many gallons per hour your chiller will need to run.
Once you have those 2 number then you nee dto match a pump that can deliver more than that becaus eyou will lose a lot in head pressure going up to the tank.
For example Cor 20 is 2000gph at 0 ft. If your tank is about 5ft where the return is you are only getting 1400-1500 gph depending on how may 90 degree elbows and how its routed. in perfect straight pvc pipe with correct diameter it will likley deliver 1400-1500 gph.
If you split that to a chiller that also needs say 700gph, your pump is already starting to look small for the job.
in this example if chiller is taking 700 gph your return might be 600-700 gph at best.