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?
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.
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?
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 *
Last edited by acidjc; 25th Feb 2010 at 20:50.
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.
NA, the one opposite Thomson medical center
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.
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.
Regards
William
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