Resun Chiller: CL85 vs CL280

**gereld87** · 10th Jul 2006, 22:12

Hi bros,

Would like to seek your advice on which one to get for my 14" tank....

1. Need some feedbacks regarding this two chillers
2. Which will be more suitable in terms of energy saving, noise and whether is it able to chill down my tank to about 25 degrees..
3. What's the price like for a new set and a 2nd hand

**orangedeuce** · 10th Jul 2006, 23:09

Just to share my experience.
I have used both CL85 and CL280. And also DIY peltier chiller.
for 1ft tank, CL85 and DIY will work fine.
For >1.5ft, I personally think it is better to go for CL280.
Also, it depends on the temperature you are targetting. Peltier depends very much on ambience temperature.
Just my 5 cents worth... hope it helps.

**kemp** · 10th Jul 2006, 23:12

can i know what type of canister filter are you using for CL280?

**orangedeuce** · 10th Jul 2006, 23:20

I used a powerhead, EHEIM 1002.
I partition 1/4 of my tank, at the back for filter, CO2 reactor and powerhead. Like the clean look without equipments.

**gereld87** · 11th Jul 2006, 08:18

Originally Posted by orangedeuce

Just to share my experience.
I have used both CL85 and CL280. And also DIY peltier chiller.
for 1ft tank, CL85 and DIY will work fine.
For >1.5ft, I personally think it is better to go for CL280.
Also, it depends on the temperature you are targetting. Peltier depends very much on ambience temperature.
Just my 5 cents worth... hope it helps.

oic... i plan to reduce the temp frm 28 to 25, nt sure if the CL85 will be able to do the job wifout having to work 24/7, if nt electrical bill also veri jia lad...

**cheetf** · 16th Jul 2006, 18:33

Go for excess cooling capacity if you can. Otherwise sure regret when you have to buy a CL85 and change it to a CL280 later .

Plus excess cooling capacity will be much more economical in the long run as it takes a shorter time to cool the tank .

**justin_diong** · 23rd Aug 2006, 12:28

i would go for compressor type chiller

**gereld87** · 23rd Aug 2006, 20:09

hw much is a cl280? thought of changing my DIY chiller to cl280...

**orangedeuce** · 24th Aug 2006, 11:16

CL280 is much better than CL85 in terms of cooling capability. It takes the most 10mins to cool my 2 ft tank. It is quiet but big. Check out the new CL200, I saw it @ NA. Think that is much smaller than CL280.

**gereld87** · 24th Aug 2006, 13:01

Originally Posted by orangedeuce

CL280 is much better than CL85 in terms of cooling capability. It takes the most 10mins to cool my 2 ft tank. It is quiet but big. Check out the new CL200, I saw it @ NA. Think that is much smaller than CL280.

hw much ar they sellin ah?