Me needs a chilla
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pecan2phat
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Justin,
Go new. I've had my crap experiences with used chillers and so have a few friends.
Chillers that are shipped used can also be a 50/50 chance since the original styro block that keeps the internals from bouncing around is usually not there. Refrigerant leaks due to shipping is common and not always repairable.
I would consider picking one up from Tony cause if he has it in stock, it's probably pallet shipped to him.
http://www.reefexotics.com/chillers.htm
Go new. I've had my crap experiences with used chillers and so have a few friends.
Chillers that are shipped used can also be a 50/50 chance since the original styro block that keeps the internals from bouncing around is usually not there. Refrigerant leaks due to shipping is common and not always repairable.
I would consider picking one up from Tony cause if he has it in stock, it's probably pallet shipped to him.
http://www.reefexotics.com/chillers.htm
pecan2phat
Active member
Also,
Sounds like you might be oversizing your chiller requirements by a good amount.
Oversizing is good, better than undersizing since that scenerio would constantly kick your chiller on and off. But when you oversize too much, then the efficiency can be lost from the amount of amperage needed to run a big unit.
That being said, Pacific Coast does have a 1 hp 220v unit running at 10 amps with a db of 60:
http://www.pacificcoastimports.com/...7234F56K0K103K25X91753431U89688&c=1&kys=&pg=1
Sounds like you might be oversizing your chiller requirements by a good amount.
Oversizing is good, better than undersizing since that scenerio would constantly kick your chiller on and off. But when you oversize too much, then the efficiency can be lost from the amount of amperage needed to run a big unit.
That being said, Pacific Coast does have a 1 hp 220v unit running at 10 amps with a db of 60:
http://www.pacificcoastimports.com/...7234F56K0K103K25X91753431U89688&c=1&kys=&pg=1
pecan2phat
Active member
I'll take the Dart that you just picked up 
Justjoe
New member
I would go with Aqualogic chillers. I have used them for years, from 1/4hp to 20hp (thats not a typo... 20hp).
Doug is one of the nicest guys in the industry, they make a great chiller and stand by their product.
I'm not sure of pricing, but reliability is key and ease of service if something were to go wrong.
If anyone else is looking for a chiller, we may be able to work something out with them, especially with shipping.
He has donated two chillers with digital controllers to LIRA (one for each NERAC) as well.
Joe
Doug is one of the nicest guys in the industry, they make a great chiller and stand by their product.
I'm not sure of pricing, but reliability is key and ease of service if something were to go wrong.
If anyone else is looking for a chiller, we may be able to work something out with them, especially with shipping.
He has donated two chillers with digital controllers to LIRA (one for each NERAC) as well.
Joe
I have a 21' Mako CC w/ a newish (1999) engine on her.
TRailer too. Maybe 500hrs on engine. Evinrude 175 OceanPro (non FI, which suck IMO)
$6000 if you want the whole package.
FWIW, I bought this boat in 1996 (its an old Mako hull, 1977), and went through 4 "used" engines before I decided to just buy new.
That being said, I have a friend who bought a boat and then repowered. Had a 175 Mariner I think. I'm sure he'd sell for close to nothing. It ran, but out here we run long distances, and I convinced him to shelve it, and get a new one. It's different losing power 20 miles from the point at 4 in the afternoon. Very very scary.
TRailer too. Maybe 500hrs on engine. Evinrude 175 OceanPro (non FI, which suck IMO)
$6000 if you want the whole package.
FWIW, I bought this boat in 1996 (its an old Mako hull, 1977), and went through 4 "used" engines before I decided to just buy new.
That being said, I have a friend who bought a boat and then repowered. Had a 175 Mariner I think. I'm sure he'd sell for close to nothing. It ran, but out here we run long distances, and I convinced him to shelve it, and get a new one. It's different losing power 20 miles from the point at 4 in the afternoon. Very very scary.
woodworker1959
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Aqualogic Chiller
Aqualogic Chiller
I'd like to second that opinion with Aqualigic. I just purchased one a few months back and am very pleased. I have been in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry for the last 25 years and was really pleased with the construction.
Aqualogic Chiller
I'd like to second that opinion with Aqualigic. I just purchased one a few months back and am very pleased. I have been in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry for the last 25 years and was really pleased with the construction.
fishamajiggle
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I am a refrigeration guy and if anyone has broken equip i might be able to fix it.
thought i would throw that in there
Dan
thought i would throw that in there
Dan
Justjoe
New member
Thanks, they actually used my improv line as I was getting frustrated with some things that were taking place during the filming and "Joe" came to the surface...
"These pretzels are making me thirsty" was my other line...
Regarding the chiller, besides the compressor quality, the other main thing is the quality of the heat exchanger, and theirs is titanium. Others may not be as a construction cost saving which you don't see.
Joe
fishamajiggle
New member
the only compressors you want to try and find are a tecumseh or a copeland. that way if the compressor fails it is easy and available to cross reference at a local hvac supplier.
