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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

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    just get a chiller. if not you will end up spending more

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Quote Originally Posted by Land2013 View Post
    Are you bully newcomer? I already explain why write the $ in that way in the very first page to explain.
    I am naggy , anyway.. to further check on details. As mentioned with you let us know if details.
    Many people will help you check, doing it alone very taxing.

    Quote Originally Posted by eviltrain View Post
    just get a chiller. if not you will end up spending more

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    Chiller might be more practical, your not wrong.
    But DIY is quite the poison for some guys (which i see a few already inside this thread hehe)
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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Start a hobby with DIY is always a good start as there was passion there and it could prolong the interest as long still not yet digging money from pocket. The idea may not break though today but it good to discuss.

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    Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Quote Originally Posted by Land2013 View Post
    Start a hobby with DIY is always a good start as there was passion there and it could prolong the interest as long still not yet digging money from pocket. The idea may not break though today but it good to discuss.
    As you progress along you might find that for certain things it would have been cheaper if you had NOT diy. However it would not have been so much fun though. Many of these things we have tried before and yet we end up using chillers. There must be a reason to it right? Anyway have fun on your exploration.

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    well said.

    i know a few in forum, going far on DIY even when they are using and owning the most practical solution.
    i will deepen some research and try if there is any more posion. i mean data good to share later.
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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    think you should put the price as US$30++++
    since the place you got from is China, I think it is ok to put the price ... not so good to put LFS price as we can just travel to any LFS locally to buy stuff hence partially affecting the LFS business...
    Quote Originally Posted by Land2013 View Post
    It was US$3* and it was a figure there. Not nice to put the complete $$.

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Was digging around when i found this thread. Previously my 2ft tank temperature can soar up to 32'C with an ambient temp of around 30'C in my living room.

    I have since taken a few steps and the system now is able to maintain the temperature at around 26'C with the exceptance of extremely humid days.

    1. Changing my canister filter to a greener model. Previous model pumps about 1000l/hr at 22watts. Current model flows 1120l/hr at 15watts.

    2. Changing out all the 3 T5 tubes to a single Quad LED fixture. Electricity consumption dropped from 72watts to about 25watts.

    3. Added a Boyu FS55 hang on side fan controlled by a DIY digital thermostat.

    4. As my tank comes with a hood, i have bored a hole directly above my LED fixture and mounted a 80mm case fan which exhausts heat and humidity from within the tank. This is connected to the LED powersupply.

    The digital thermostat helps to regulate the temperature between 26-27'C. If my living room aircond is on at night, temperature of the tank can drop below 25'C.
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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Quote Originally Posted by Redember View Post
    ... As my tank comes with a hood
    Interesting, i was surprised at how your tank temp could be higher than ambient temp, until i saw your last point... covered tanks really do trap alot more heat compared to open top tanks, good thing that you changed your equipment setup (especially the lights and fans) to reduce heat accumulation under the enclosed hood.

    I guess if you convert to an open top tank, most of those inherent heat issues will go away, and it'll require even less power to keep the water temp low too.
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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Quote Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria View Post
    Interesting, i was surprised at how your tank temp could be higher than ambient temp, until i saw your last point... covered tanks really do trap alot more heat compared to open top tanks, good thing that you changed your equipment setup (especially the lights and fans) to reduce heat accumulation under the enclosed hood.

    I guess if you convert to an open top tank, most of those inherent heat issues will go away, and it'll require even less power to keep the water temp low too.
    Yups agreed. Wife prefers a covered tank as it looks more neat and contemporary. Its easier to dust as well during our weekly housekeeping. Just changed the 80mm fan today to a 12vdc 2.4w Papst fan. This guy pulls more CFM,quieter and is virtually vibration free.
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    Classica Bow Front, Fluval 306 Canister + DIY PVC/EHEIM piping,Aquazonic 5W UVC,Green Element Plant EVO Quad 24" 6500K,DIY dimmable Dawn/Dusk LED strip,ANS CO2 regulator with solenoid + UP Aqua Super Diffuser,Boyu FS-55 fan w/ DIY Digital Thermostat
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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Quote Originally Posted by Redember View Post
    Yups agreed. Wife prefers a covered tank as it looks more neat and contemporary. Its easier to dust as well during our weekly housekeeping. Just changed the 80mm fan today to a 12vdc 2.4w Papst fan. This guy pulls more CFM,quieter and is virtually vibration free.
    you can add rubber washers between to further lower any small vibration.

    interested with your DIY thermostat, I saw some selling online but they were not UK plug based.

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Great minds think alike! i have inserted foam pads on all four corners of the fan instead of rubber washers and they works great. Below are some of the pictures of my DIY digital thermostat. I have specifically chosen my unit to run solely on 12VDC instead of 230VAC for safety and convenience purposes. I have a common 12VDC supply providing power to all my lighting and cooling accesories on my tank. The digital thermostat module was bought off eBay for around S$17 plus shipping. The rest of the project box,light indicator,switches & speaker jacks were bought in Sim Lim Tower. Holes were cut using a Dremel with carbide mill.






    Last edited by Redember; 21st Jan 2014 at 00:01.
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    Creating an underwater nirvana & loving it!


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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    I have a hooded tank too and yes it gets extra warm. I just leave the front cover open most of the time to keep the tank cooler.

    Great job on the DIY box Redember. Could you provide a wiring diagram for those who wish to replicate this project?
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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Foam pads should actually work better as vibration noise dampeners.

    oh... this one!!!! almost wanted to eBay this too and copy from reef forums for a ac240 one .

    btw good handiwork you have



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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Hi Redember, where did you get the black box?

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    I believe Sim Lim tower has alot to choose from ...

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    Quote Originally Posted by fireblade View Post
    I believe Sim Lim tower has alot to choose from ...
    ok,thanks.

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    Re: Titanium radiator + fan to replace chiller

    I'm not really good at drawing electrical diagrams. Gave them back to my teachers long ago. Here its a sketch i roughly drawn out. This is based on 12VDC model. Do not attempt this on a 230VAC controller.

    Equipment:-
    Classica Bow Front, Fluval 306 Canister + DIY PVC/EHEIM piping,Aquazonic 5W UVC,Green Element Plant EVO Quad 24" 6500K,DIY dimmable Dawn/Dusk LED strip,ANS CO2 regulator with solenoid + UP Aqua Super Diffuser,Boyu FS-55 fan w/ DIY Digital Thermostat
    Creating an underwater nirvana & loving it!


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