Who runs a chiller on thier large tank and brand?
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ADVRESOURCE
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I use the 1/3 hp JBJ Arctica for my 260 gal system. No problems. Doesn't turn on to much and very stable.
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
tradewinds here
polywise
OLD SCHOOL-ish
I run a 1 hp coralife chiller on 600 gallons of total water
4-400W MH over 150 gallons of it (grow out tank) night
3-400w MH over 300 gallons of it (display tank) day
they run opposite lighting schedules
runs @ 33 % duty (chiller is not in same room as the tanks)
+ I keep a brand new spare chiller for backup
4-400W MH over 150 gallons of it (grow out tank) night
3-400w MH over 300 gallons of it (display tank) day
they run opposite lighting schedules
runs @ 33 % duty (chiller is not in same room as the tanks)
+ I keep a brand new spare chiller for backup
ArmanS
Active member
tradewinds here
Richard,
How do you like your tradewinds chiller? That unit looks very nice for an outdoor install. I have a few questions, I hope you don't mind.
What size volume do you run it on and what model is it?
Also, where did you purchase it and does it come with a Ranco or did you add that on? Lastly, have you had any issues and is it user serviceable?
I currently have a JBJ 1/3HP which has been great but I am upgrading to a 540g DT with around 7-800g total water volume. If I ran a chiller I would go with one that would be External but I am wondering if the chiller is going to cost 2-3K it may be better for me to just install a portable a/c unit in my fish room.
Thanks,
Arman
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
Hello Arman.
It is new so it still has that sexy look to it. I was going to buy an aqualogic and put it outside like I have in the past. An old friend reminded me of his that he bought 7 years ago.. still no problems. This model is 1.5 horsepower and is oversized for my 650 gallon plus water volume. The unit has a 14 ser rating and runs off of 220. I am waiting still to do the electrical on it. It came with the ranco controller. This is the only unit that I could find that is truly made to be outside. I have never seen anyone's home unit rust away. Made in San Diego but can be service by any hvac guy without him scratching his head while working on it. There are many good chillers out there but if and when they break is the problem. The only major down fall on this is the 15 feet of plumbing I had to hook it up with.
It is new so it still has that sexy look to it. I was going to buy an aqualogic and put it outside like I have in the past. An old friend reminded me of his that he bought 7 years ago.. still no problems. This model is 1.5 horsepower and is oversized for my 650 gallon plus water volume. The unit has a 14 ser rating and runs off of 220. I am waiting still to do the electrical on it. It came with the ranco controller. This is the only unit that I could find that is truly made to be outside. I have never seen anyone's home unit rust away. Made in San Diego but can be service by any hvac guy without him scratching his head while working on it. There are many good chillers out there but if and when they break is the problem. The only major down fall on this is the 15 feet of plumbing I had to hook it up with.
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
This wasn't cheap though right? I mean none of them are I suppose. I got a quote for a Aqua logic back today and it was for $2100ish before shipping. It uses almost double the power but weighs nearly double other 1hp units at 142lbs. I just don't want to have to buy another in 2 years most importantly. Those who have them how long have you had them?
SPotter
Active member
Ive had mine for 15 months. this is the one i got. free shipping and had points on my amex card that i was allowed to use towards the purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Tec...67857298&sr=8-2&keywords=aquaeuro+usa+chiller
ArmanS
Active member
I found the Tradewind chillers at aquarium specialty, the 1.5 hp which he has is ~$2,700 before shipping and these larger units require freight.
One thing I read on their website which is great is their chillers come with a 2 year warranty, and you have the option of buying I believe 3 additional years of extended warranty.
Having said that, if it did stop working the shipping alone could make it unreasonable to ship it back for service. It is supposed to be serviceable by anyone with basic ac knowledge.
I really like how these units are built to last in an outdoor environment. I just can't have a large chiller like this in my fish room, the exhaust will make the fish room so hot XD
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
Good point about having to freight ship it back to have service done. The only thing that should ever fail on the units is the compressor, since thats the only thing that is actually moving. The exhaust in the fish room is a concern for me too. Not sure how keen my wife will be about having another outdoor AC unit sitting on the side of our house... Arman, 3 RD3 230w!!!?? I just got one last friday and all I can say is WOW
CHSUB
"Certified Hobby Expert"
i have had my 1/4 hp Aqua Logic for 4 years running my 281g with 2 400w MH and t5. it is undersized, when i first got it i was running LEDs. in the florida heat it will run 5-6 hours without stopping. i believe i will have to replace it soon, but it is built very strong. i keep it outside!!!
cleanmyaquarium
New member
I have an Aqua Euro USA Max Chill 1/4 HP on my 900 gallon system. My tank runs very efficiently so even though it appears way undersized, so far no issues.
Has anyone tried one of these solutions?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5s8Cu59-NM
run a bunch of tubing through a fridge. Have your apex control a pump that runs water through the tubing which chills as it goes into the fridge?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5s8Cu59-NM
run a bunch of tubing through a fridge. Have your apex control a pump that runs water through the tubing which chills as it goes into the fridge?
