Which Chiller?

[TikiDan]

I decided on the Teco Seachill, either the 1/3 or 1/5 HP

My Display is 120g, and the sump is a 60g about half full. So I am around 150g total.

I need to keep the tank around 71 degrees. So far on the hottest day, blowing fans in the sump and canopy, It hasn't got higher than 77.

Would the 1/5 HP work on my system? or should I just spend the extra hundred bucks for the 1/3 HP?

http://www.tecous.com/catalog/1/

Thanks for the help

 

[Tony Romano]

I would.

 

[cmm1970]

Buy the 1/3hp unit. Duty cycle will be shorter than with the 1/5hp which will translate into longer unit life and less run time each time it kicks on. You will be happier with the larger unit I am very certain!

 

[Tony Romano]

Additionally there is a point in day when proper sized chiller can"t keep up. If money was no issue I would use 2 chillers on 1 degree difference in setting.