Hailea HC-100A, need advise pls.

**acidjc** · 25th Feb 2010, 17:32

recently got a hailea HC-100A chiller (what I can afford) for my 290L tank + 80L sump. However I notice it take way too long to cool to 26deg, almost more than 4hr

. (it stay at 26.1deg for more than 1hr)

any guru can advise, if I increase the pump rate will help? currently using 1200L/h, if I put a 3000L/h will help to reduce the cool time faster?

I also notice a strange thing that when the chiller is OFF, the temp indicator on the chiller slow a deg lower (e.g 25.9 or 25.

aft a while. it is normal?

**Shadow** · 25th Feb 2010, 17:47

Originally Posted by acidjc

recently got a hailea HC-100A chiller (what I can afford) for my 290L tank + 80L sump.

Your chiller is way under power. HC-100A is only 1/20HP and your tank is about 4ft tank. Nothing will help except get more powerful chiller

**sianzation** · 25th Feb 2010, 18:00

290L tank is too big. u need to go for Hailea 300A

previously i am using Hailea 150A for my 100L tank but with only 60L filled with water and already it takes 35min to cool from 26 deg to 25 deg.

i have justed change to Hailea 300A and with more water volume at 80L.
only 12mins to cool from 26deg to 25deg.

**sianzation** · 25th Feb 2010, 18:02

ur Hailea 100A from the bro in sengkang right?
previously he is using Hailea 100A on his tank which is less than 20L.

and you are using it on 290L + 80L sump.
not logical right?

**acidjc** · 25th Feb 2010, 20:34

thanks for all the advise... look like I need to save money n get the 300A.... any recommendation of LFS selling this item?

hi sianzation, the chiller I got from aquamarin, at the moment their 150A out-of-stock and there are 2 sets of 150A return due to thermostat problem. hence decieded to get the 100A. *now regret, should have take the 300A instead *

**Shadow** · 25th Feb 2010, 22:26

Next time you should ask around before you buy, at least you should ask the shop keeper. They should be able to give you advice which chiller to buy for your tank size.

**acidjc** · 25th Feb 2010, 23:42

Originally Posted by Shadow

Next time you should ask around before you buy, at least you should ask the shop keeper. They should be able to give you advice which chiller to buy for your tank size.

I did ask the uncle at the shop, he say hc100a can but take Longer time to chill.

Any good LFS can recommend?

**Shadow** · 26th Feb 2010, 01:03

NA, the one opposite Thomson medical center

**Goondoo** · 26th Feb 2010, 01:06

Originally Posted by acidjc

I did ask the uncle at the shop, he say hc100a can but take Longer time to chill.

Any good LFS can recommend?

Tell him your problem, he might offer you a chance to upgrade with a top-up. They allow me to upgraded my Hydor pump to Aquabee due to insufficient power previously (but I was testing using fresh water only). Aquamarine is definitely not the cheapest shop you can find in town. But their after sales services is pretty good.

**williamng** · 26th Feb 2010, 10:17

Originally Posted by acidjc

thanks for all the advise... look like I need to save money n get the 300A.... any recommendation of LFS selling this item?

hi sianzation, the chiller I got from aquamarin, at the moment their 150A out-of-stock and there are 2 sets of 150A return due to thermostat problem. hence decieded to get the 100A. *now regret, should have take the 300A instead *

Just tell them to change to a Hailea 300A for you. I dont know why the guy recommend you Hailea HC100A. Dont make sense as I totally agree with the rest. Hailea 100A? Cant even cool my 45cm 36l tank. I am using Hailea HC-130A for my 45cm. 290l tank using a Hailea 100A is no no. Too stress for the chiller and it takes a long long time. With this continous running, chiller might break down pretty fast.

Get at least a 1/4 HP chiller. Even if you choose a 1/2 HP chiller, it is ok..Will cool your tank faster.