want to get a chiller need help or have a used one?
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Yinger
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i'm setting up a 120 and i have a 1/4 jbj. The 1/10th is going to be too small on your tank. Its going to run constantly and will increase your electricity bill quite a bit. IMO invest in a good sized chiller like a 1/4. It'll be worth it in the long run. People are always selling used chillers. Look at craig's list or recycler and even here
russ49merc
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russ49merc
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I'm already doing that. and it has been working but the noise of the fans and the fluctuation in temp from the lights on to the lights off. I have one 7" fan blowing on the sump and one 7" blowing on my ballast and 2 3" fans in the canopy it would be nice to get rid of those two 7" fans.
dodgerblew
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I have a Via Aqua CC-25 chiller, 1/4 HP. It has been in my garage for a couple summers to cool a prop tank I never set up. It worked when I got it and even if it didn't work properly, I would refund $$. I was going to hold on to it until August when it gets really hot and maximize a sale, but I will sell this weekend for $225 as I am home. LMK if interested
I have a Via Aqua CC-25 chiller, 1/4 HP. It has been in my garage for a couple summers to cool a prop tank I never set up. It worked when I got it and even if it didn't work properly, I would refund $$. I was going to hold on to it until August when it gets really hot and maximize a sale, but I will sell this weekend for $225 as I am home. LMK if interested
Russ,
You won't go wrong with the JBJ product plus they give a 2 year warranty which I haven't heard of any other brand doing. If you should decide with the 2nd chiller keep in mind if you ever need to repair you'll have to ship it to the manufacter. JBJ is made in California at least that is where I had to call. I had an isolated incident and they repaired no questions asked other than a receipt, shipping was $22 one way.
You won't go wrong with the JBJ product plus they give a 2 year warranty which I haven't heard of any other brand doing. If you should decide with the 2nd chiller keep in mind if you ever need to repair you'll have to ship it to the manufacter. JBJ is made in California at least that is where I had to call. I had an isolated incident and they repaired no questions asked other than a receipt, shipping was $22 one way.
russ49merc
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no thanks
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7454629#post7454629 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dodgerblew
Memorial weekend special
I have a Via Aqua CC-25 chiller, 1/4 HP. It has been in my garage for a couple summers to cool a prop tank I never set up. It worked when I got it and even if it didn't work properly, I would refund $$. I was going to hold on to it until August when it gets really hot and maximize a sale, but I will sell this weekend for $225 as I am home. LMK if interested
dodgerblew
Team RC
Ok...NP..Good luck and I too am a fan of JBJ
dodgerblew
Team RC
Nicole,
If you are interested PM me; I don't want to hijack his thread. I have plan B, plan C
If you are interested PM me; I don't want to hijack his thread. I have plan B, plan C
coralGoodie
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I bought a new JBJ chiller a month ago anf I'm very happy with it. When I was looking ofor one, I debated either to get a used one or a new one. I was worried about warranty and reliability so I decided to get a brand new one and had a good deal. Not much big difference in price from getting the old one. I'm so happy that I made a bought a new one. Plus JBJ is local, I think in Inglewood so whenever I need service, I just need to drive there.
