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    Re: DIY Chiller

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    Quote Originally Posted by inque View Post
    I thought Fridge is Not Meant to be OFF at all. If a mini fridge works like the
    Normal ones then i dun think additional fan required. Just that u need to do
    PM (Preventive Maintanance) like check Coolant gas pressure ( this maybe nid expert to check for you) , clean fin and suck out dirt on the compressor area for better air circulation.

    Anyone know Temp. best for Planted tank ?
    Generally speaking of course.
    hihi bro,
    agree with you that fridge are meant to work 24x7 and will cut off only it reach its temp of the fridge set by the user.
    instead of using the fridge thermostats i had a timer to adjust to run 2 hours and stop for 15 mins during lighting period,
    when light off from midnight to 4.00pm the next day my timer will be set at 2 hours and rest 30mins, no fan needed and maintenance are easy.
    Regards
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    Re: DIY Chiller

    hihi bro/sis
    just a update of my diy chiller using a mini fridge.
    bought this fridge on 11 sept 2008 ( haha 911)

    been many month, the fridge still working fine and trouble free cooling my 3 footer tank ,not a small 1ft cube or a 1.2 ft cube tank ( click on the hyperlink to view pic) oso i can use it to store my other drinks.
    temp at this time (2230hrs) of the night are 26.2 with 6x39watts T5 with 2 dc fan blowing out

    my equipment
    fridge

    my 3 footer

    my planted tank

    comment and enquires welcome

    sorry got to go will not write much, wife not feeling well.
    Regards
    Robin Tan

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    cooling the drinks , storing food , and chill the tank water at the same time , now this is better then a conventional chiller , good job

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    Quote Originally Posted by limz_777 View Post
    cooling the drinks , storing food , and chill the tank water at the same time , now this is better then a conventional chiller , good job
    thank bro,
    cheers
    Regards
    Robin Tan

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    Wow..practical and nice setup...thumb Up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tco View Post
    Wow..practical and nice setup...thumb Up.
    Thank bro, the chiller still going good since day 1
    Regards
    Robin Tan

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    hi all.

    i found a akira mini cooler that states that it can cool 20 degrees below ambient temp.. power consumption 48w only...
    http://www.myakira.com/singapore/Pro...3&CatId=,7,131

    above is the link to the product.. can anyone advise if i can use the above to cool a 2ft tank? my target is only to hit 24.5-25 ...

    Have read through the threads, some said using mini fridge will consume more power and thus higher elec bill.... but as what bro robin mentioned, he saw a decrease in elec bill. When i use to stay in hostel in uni, we only have to pay $80 per 6 months for elec to have a mini fridge in room... so i think power consumption for a fridge is quite low to on 24x7 right? therefore cheaper than a normal aquarium chiller?

    Would chaning a mini fridge to a chiller for tanks or use MC-789 mini chiller plus a good fan be more effective and cheaper in terms of elec bill? pls advise. thankyou all


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    Quote Originally Posted by dexter View Post
    hi all.

    i found a akira mini cooler that states that it can cool 20 degrees below ambient temp.. power consumption 48w only...
    http://www.myakira.com/singapore/Pro...3&CatId=,7,131

    above is the link to the product.. can anyone advise if i can use the above to cool a 2ft tank? my target is only to hit 24.5-25 ...

    Have read through the threads, some said using mini fridge will consume more power and thus higher elec bill.... but as what bro robin mentioned, he saw a decrease in elec bill. When i use to stay in hostel in uni, we only have to pay $80 per 6 months for elec to have a mini fridge in room... so i think power consumption for a fridge is quite low to on 24x7 right? therefore cheaper than a normal aquarium chiller?

    Would chaning a mini fridge to a chiller for tanks or use MC-789 mini chiller plus a good fan be more effective and cheaper in terms of elec bill? pls advise. thankyou all
    hi dexter.
    imho the mini cooler you mentioned are not suitable to diying it into a mini chiller cause it does not come with a freezer compartment.
    Regards
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    Re: DIY Chiller

    anybody with experience of this mini 789 chiller ability to cool a 2 ft tank since it is a peltier principle based and how many degrees will it bring down to?
    thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclerobin View Post
    hi dexter.
    imho the mini cooler you mentioned are not suitable to diying it into a mini chiller cause it does not come with a freezer compartment.
    wow, need freezer compartment ar... >.<

    Quote Originally Posted by wllm33 View Post
    anybody with experience of this mini 789 chiller ability to cool a 2 ft tank since it is a peltier principle based and how many degrees will it bring down to?
    thanks.
    would like to know this too...is 789 possible to cool 2ft tank to 25-26 if room temp is 29?


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    I have a Panasonic NR-A5ED mini refrigerator, can this be converted as a cooler for 2ft tank?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sengwoon View Post
    I have a Panasonic NR-A5ED mini refrigerator, can this be converted as a cooler for 2ft tank?
    hi bro.
    i would say Yes provided there is a freezer compartment in the fridge
    btw what is the wattage of your fridge.
    Regards
    Robin Tan

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    Re: DIY Chiller

    hello i am new to this site.. i am planning to diy chiller myself...i will buy a cube fridge in few hours(hopefully second hand) anyone interested to help me out throughout the project....( i am not so familiar with the drilling part..it says that we should see for the coils before drilling..confused)mine is a 120 cm tank
    Last edited by konvikt; 18th Sep 2009 at 09:05.

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    hi robin ,
    current i am using TEM peltier 12V 5A to DIY chiller the temp is good about 23'c ,by got a problem the wiring is too hot so how to slove this problem ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclerobin View Post
    bought a mini samsung fridge at $20.00 from ebay. just finish drilling the hole and pipe fitting.
    running on an empty (just fill with water only) 4ftx1.5ftx1.5ft empty tank using a jebo power head to circulate the water form the tank to the mini fridge (don't know the waterflow rate)
    will update tomorrow morning of the outcome.
    any brother interested on my diy project are most welcome for discussion
    or joint project over at my place.

    temperature taken now ;2200hrs = 30c
    Dear friends and supporters of my DIY chiller thread,

    Due to some other commitment and the breakdown of the chiller (mini fridge) i had decom this tank.

    Lastly thanks to all bros who have been following my threads and giving advise on planted.

    Regards
    Unclerobin aka Robin Tan
    Regards
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    Re: DIY Chiller

    Hi Robin

    Do you like me to assist to resurrected your chiller?
    cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddy planer View Post
    Hi Robin

    Do you like me to assist to resurrected your chiller?
    Hi Eddy,
    Thanks, but i have already decom and disposed away the fridge.

    Regards
    Robin
    Regards
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    Re: DIY Chiller

    why?? it isnt really that effective compare to a chiller huh?

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    No wonder you said tank decom.
    Anyway, Good that you only downsize and not quit hobby.
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