SeanT 's 300 gallon Cube-esque project.

[rpeeples]

never seen that type of cooling/heating setup before. Could explain how they work and is there benefits to this type of unit compared to traditional chiller/heater units? They look Expensive!!!

 

[SeanT]

The benefits are that they are a true heating/chilling unit.
They are designed to be utilized by a controller.
Quiet running.
Much lower energy usage due to the fact that unlike traditional chillers that sit off until they jump on...these make minor adjustments as they are needed.

 

[jamesdawson]

Sorry Sean, I know what you mean--I burn all my reciepts!

They are units based on the Peltier effect:

http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/P/Peltier_effect.html

James

 

[stunreefer]

WOW those are too cool, congrats!!!

Keep us posted on how they work out for you...I'm very interested in implementing them. From my experience with GHL/Profilux products, I'm sure they're top notch!

 

[spsfreak]

Hey SeanT, where did you order these from, if you don't mind me asking? This intrigues me, particularly if I could run one on my new tank and it not cost as much or produce as much heat as a regular chiller.

 

[SeanT]

Here you go.
http://www.cherrycorals.com/equipment/home.php?cat=30

 

[spsfreak]

Thanks, appreciated.

 

[rpeeples]

Wow. Look out Mr. Freeze.....here comes SeanT

Is the tank being setup in a highly variable ambient temp room?

How many gallons does a strip of these regulate? I think they were more expensive than my homes heating/cooling unit

 

[SeanT]

Well, thanks to my wife's urging...proding, nagging and poking too I have gotten some forward momentum.

I have begun the pre-plumbing.
I am getting all the plumbing measured, cut and installed so when move day comes I can just snap it all into place.

Here are some pics of the closed loops outlets.

Oceans Motions Omino Nozzles with "Y" splitters.
With a single OM Revolution in the center, just want to try it out.

 

[SeanT]

 

[TandN]

wow sean that looks sweet

 

[erics3000]

REally sweet setup. i have been slacking if I missed this Build...

 

[xenon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13367933#post13367933 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rpeeples


How many gallons does a strip of these regulate? I think they were more expensive than my homes heating/cooling unit

X2

I am very interested in them also.

 

[stunreefer]

Looks awesome Sean! You'll have some wicked flow going through there, thats for sure! :eek2:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13367933#post13367933 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rpeeples
How many gallons does a strip of these regulate?

PT1 = 100 liters
PT2 = 200 l
PT3 = 300 l
PT4 = 400 l
PT6 = 600 l

Those are recommended guidelines from GHL; They say if you want an exceptionally cool tank or vis-versa to oversize them.

Here is a link to the GHL/Profilux catalog with more info: http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Produktkatalog05-08-Englisch_web.pdf

Its a pdf file.....go to page 23 for info on the PTC units.

 

[AgentSPS]

Sean its looking great!! Those PTC's are amazing!! :eek1: Nice to see that Profilux is moving away from the cheapo looking plastic housings. Your candid feedback on the PTC performance would be much appreciated. I have been holding off until we get a few people trying them out.

 

[jamesdawson]

Hey Sean,

With you OM outlets coming through the bottom, what keeps your tank from draining down through the outlets if the pump shuts off? Check valves?

James

 

[SeanT]

Thanks everyone.


AgentSPS, I will definitely keep you posted, I hear Ken has had problems with his (damaged in shipping).

 

[SeanT]

James,
I am not quite sure what you mean by draining.

It is a CL system so the water has nowhere to go.

However, if I ever need to do maintenance,
I shut all 8 ball valves on the OM.
Then I shut the ballvalve in front of the intake area of the pump
Then open the T ballvalve between the pumps intake and ballvalve to drain the water (should be relatively small amount) and remove the system.

Sean

 

[AgentSPS]

Like Sean I too would like to know a method for lengthening the teeth on the overflow without ending up with scraggle tooth A jig and router sounds like the most reasonable way but I have no experience using either.

 

[AgentSPS]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13090051#post13090051 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SeanT
I am thiking of a way to lower my overflow teeth a bit.
They are 1.5" and I would like them 2 - 2.5" in length.

Any ideas?

Like Sean I too would like to know a method for lengthening the teeth on the overflow without ending up with scraggle tooth A jig and router sounds like the most reasonable way but I have no experience using either.