questions on chillers

[jsl6v8]

I'm looking at getting a chiller for both my 90gallon and my 37 gallon tank as my aunts don't care to pay the heating cost in the summer. What I'm really wondering is does anyone have a preference on brands as well as in line vs drop in chillers, they already X'ed my idea of cutting up a small freezer for the 90 *shrug* oh well. Also if someone has a chiller that would work for me for sale drop me a pm. I was thinking something like 1/5 or 1/4hp for the 90 and probably a 1/10 for the 37.

 

[jsl6v8]

I'm kinda looking at JBJ, tradewind and the current modulars right now, I'm really like the tradewind's 5 year warranty and the idea of a drop in they also seem to get some decent reviews when I can find information on them, the jbj also gets good reviews but is also the most expensive and I can't find warranty information, while the current modular is the cheapest I like being able to install a UV and heater into it but I believe it only has a 1 year warranty, and it makes me worry when a company won't say this WILL last you a while. Also a nice perk jbj and tradewind are both made in america and I believe current has outsourced to china for most of its parts. If you have any comments or experience with these units, or if there is another unit you have and like that I may have overlooked please do reply.

 

[reefnfish]

I leaned toward the arctica (JBJ) because of their 2 year warranty. My buddy has a 1/10 hp current on his 90 - it keeps it cool but rattles when running. Since it's less than a year old I told him to call current up and tell them something is wrong, but he said he just got used to it. I would say 1/4 hp on the 90 (assuming you have halides), and a 1/15 on the 37. I saw the 1/4 hp artica for $659 and the 1/15 for 299.00 locally.

 

[lifesworksataol]

i have a jbj 1/10th on my 90 and it works awesome - no rattle and no problems. i am selling it for 200.00 cause iam going to a 150 and want a bigger chiller - i keep my tank from 76-78