Isla Escondido - invincible569's Rimless 300g

[invincible569]

Well looks like my chiller is out of commission now. I finished plumbing it a few mins ago and then after turning it on, it read 76, then 77. I thought I was done. Next thing you know, it starts making a loud rattling noise as if something came off balance in the chiller. It was very loud and you could hear it across the entire house. I immediately turned it off. Now im chillerless.

 

[glassbox-design]

bummer.... one tease after another

eric

 

[cbui2]

wasn't that chiller just purchased

 

[invincible569]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9559741#post9559741 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
wasn't that chiller just purchased

Yes, I read through the troubelshooting manual just a second ago and it states that the chiller needs to be 2 ft away from any wall surface. If not, it will create a "clunking" sound because of the back pressure due to not enough ventilation. Im not sure if this is related, but I am only 1 ft away from the back wall. It sounds too terrible, but I guess the only way to find out is to replumb the unit farther from the wall. Back to Lowes for some couplers.

 

[invincible569]

jnb, once i get the entire lighting system I can give out more details. Thanks for the advice on the chiller and rethreading. I may have to go that route.

Chad, a little too late.. but if I did, I would definitely have an issue with ventilation on the back. I need to find out if this is whats causing the loud clunking noise. Now that you reminded me of my little girls, I may have to end up locking this door.

cbui, ask him to read the thread. Im sure he can pick up some ideas.

 

[Bax]

I hate when that happens!

 

[BigEasy]

It could be back pressure, but less likely since it is in a room versus in a cabinet. It is worth a try to move it out some by extending the plumbing. However, the rattling you hear is most likely not from back pressure. It is probably the the result of damage during shipping. In my earlier post I mentioned I had to send a replacement chiller back after being damaged by the shipper. The very loud rattling noise when the chiller is in an active cooling mode is exactly what I experienced. When I asked PCI if this was something I could repair, they said not likely and I would be better off just sending it back for a new one. More than likely you will have to send it back, but I hope I am wrong.

I also notice it is in a laundry room, which will have traffic other than you (I am assuming). Point is, I hope everyone that may be in there doing laundry will be as careful around it as you so that nothing gets accidentally bumped loose causing a leak.

Sorry but I hope it works out for you. They really are good chillers though.

 

[invincible569]

BigEasy, thanks for reminding me. Im glad they took care of you. What was the turn around time for a replacement? You probably ended up paying for shipping too right?

 

[cbui2]

yes bigeasy is right noise like that could only be from defective or damaged during shipping, and replumbling might not help but dont hurt to try , hope everyhting works out..

 

[BigEasy]

Well the first one I sent back that was continuously switching on/off I had to pay for the shipping. It was about $120 for 2nd day UPS. When I got the replacement that had a damaged compressor interface mount (as described by PCI) I asked that they use their corporate account. So they paid for the second one and said they would file a claim with UPS knowing they would never see the money. In all it took about 10 days to go from Oregon to SE Virginia. They sent it standard UPS. I guess you could pay for faster shipping back though. Would depend on you situation as to whether or not it would be worth it. Maybe some fans and turning down the thermostat while you wait will help. Not sure what your ambient temps are there, but you have alot of surface area for cooling to get you by.

Ironically I'm waiting on a replacement impeller from PCI for a gen-x pump that drives my chiller. Seems I got a hydroponic pump instead of a marine pump, so my impeller had a steel sleeve that cracked and rusted QUICKLY. They said it was an importing mistake from the overseas supplier.

Save your box for the chiller!! HTH
Steve

 

[fisheebill]

This setback sucks!
Sorry to hear about this Edward.
I hope everything is settled soon.

Now you have time to move the washer and dryer from that room and put them in the hallway. And all of a sudden, another equipment room.
Just kidding... Or maybe it's a good idea.

 

[invincible569]

Thats ok guys.. I will survive. The good thing is that the tank now sits inside the house which should help keep it cooler than if I had it still sitting in the garage. I dont have any ventilation yet over the tank, but thats in the works with a little suprise.

Bill, I did think about making that room into another fish room. It has definitely crossed my mind.

The good thing is that I was able to plumb my 2nd return line which i never did in the past because my only concern was to get water through the sump. Now i can start working on the things that will compliment other processes.

2nd Locline now active:

 

[Zoos]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9557190#post9557190 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
zoos, If i post a bigger pic, then everyone will start to complain about the picture going off the screen.

Well i promise not to complain. Scouts honor.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9557190#post9557190 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569


I hope I didnt give out too much info!

And NO, you haven't given out too much info. keep it coming.

 

[cbui2]

I don't think anyone should have a problems with bigger pics, its bad enough going through taking pics and resizing them and then post them, so if anyone should complain they should try it and see how it feels like. never can give out to much info since its all hobbyists here on RC, thanks keep all biggger pics coming and updates.

 

[asnatlas]

800x600 is a good size

 

[Zoos]

Now look at what I've started

I'm president of the "Bigger pictures committee"

 

[CAreefer]

Just an FYI on the chiller invince, The rubber o-ring/couplers can be found at OSH or Lowes. I picked up a couple extras while I had the originals out, just in case. What is the GPH of your CL? max for the 1/2 hp PCI chiller is 1500. Mine runs @ 1100 and works like a charm, feeds my prop tank and then back to the sump for the display.

Looking great so far. Keep the pics coming.

CAReefer

 

[invincible569]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Marshall, Honestly, Im not too sure. I have a dart which has one inlet and 3 outlets on the CL. One of the outlets is where I redesigned the plumbing so it goes through the chiller instead. Do you have a flow meter set on yours? The PCI chiller had 4 of those rubber o-rings. I only needed to use 2. Thanks for the tip.

 

[CAreefer]

No flow meter, I just run a Panworld 100PX-X pump that does 1270 gph. I figure with head loss etc. I'm getting right at 1100 gph. The dart does what? 3600 gph? As long as you've got the three returns relatively evenly valved, you should be good to go.

I thought it came with an extra set, but wasn't postive. I picked up an extra set since I found them. I figured a bird in the hand...

CAReefer

 

[invincible569]

Thanks Marshall. I went down and took some quick pix for you in case you were thinking of something I wasnt. As you can see the other side of this wall is where the chiller sits.