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Brand: Mitsubishi Starmex
Lifespan (how many years): 4 month
Maintenance (noproblem/headache): too early to tell for problem/maintenance.
Tank size: 4x2x2 marine tank
Model: not sure.......
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Mine is on post nbr 98. Took 20 minute to chill from 26 degrees to 25 degrees celsius and will rest for 2hr. Doesn't need a pump to run but will need a sump though as the cooling coil would be placed in the sump. Heat output is acceptable than a Resun CL650 which makes my home feel like a sauna whenever I reach home after work. On a rainy day like today, it took less than 20 minute to chill and rest for more than 2hr.
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choose arctica. No regrets.
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ok so i will go for Arctica instead as compare to TecoOriginally Posted by o2bubble
Brand: Mr Aqua
Lifespan (how many years):1 year 7 month and still going strong
Maintenance (noproblem/headache):initially eccentric thermostat, suspect is that my filter flowrate not high enough, solved after DIY an external thermostat.
Tank size:approx 90litres
Model:MR-300
Plecostomus, Corydoras & Apistogramma Enthusiast
Now i'm stuck with this 2 brands, Arctica and Teco. Here you all mention that Arctica is good wont regret. In the other forum they say that Teco is good and Arctica service is bad. Confuse..
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Generate your own consensus bro. Use the advices and experience of bros here and other forums only as a guideline. Ultimately its your choice.
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ok noted. Thanks!
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Keeping fish as pets can be a rewarding hobby.
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Watching your fish swim around is both relaxing and fun.
Hi all,
Here is a professional review on TECO Chiller. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/8/review3
I only trust people whom can provides statistics on reviewing on products.
I kinda feel terrible for all types of lousy reviews from people on chillers. If you dont have the professionalism. Please dont quote or mislead users of your reviews.
I have posted this on another thread, but I got no response on it.
I am using Daeil 1/4hp to chill my 250ltr tank. The heat is generally hotter then my former Artica chiller. At least my mum is complaining as she always seats in front of it...for some reasons.
Also a little noisier...maybe due to a stronger fan within the chiller.
Anyone has any idea how much wattage the Daeil 1/4hp chiller is using?I just wanna calculate how much I am actually paying to chill the tank.
It kicks in every 1.5hrs, and lasted 15minutes to chill down the temperature by 1C. I calculated based on 4oo watts and it will roughly cost me from $10 - $15 per month.
By-the-way, I am running it using a eheim1250 pump. Any idea if it's efficiency will improve if a higher flowrate pump is used?
PS: formerly I am using a Artica 1/10 hp on the same tank. I calculated it should cost me about the same price as this 'new' Daeil chiller. I got it 2nd hand thinking it could be cheaper, or rather more efficient, to run a higher capacity chiller. But seems like it's not the case.
Last edited by carlfsk; 26th Nov 2007 at 17:58.
Statistics sometime not always accurate and all uncover. Statistics will not last as long as the product themselves.
If say "forumers must have the professionalism otherwise don’t quote". Such will be too drastic, forum will be less interesting.
Peoples who know entering here sure know how to survey or Google for more product information at the Web. But I believe many here keen to share their view are rather end user or prior end user. Let them spoke for the things they have used, with honest and pure heart. They probably knows better than the statistics analyzer, discover more positive & negative potential towards the equipments.
Last edited by hc rotala; 3rd Jan 2008 at 22:54.
Teco TR-20
Duration of usage: 10 months +
Maintenance: clean the air filter net every 1 or 2 months
Tank size: 36” x 18” x 18”
Temperature setting: 25 – 26 Celsius (temp toleration 1 Celsius)
Water turnover: +/-1150 l/h with Iwaki MD-15R water pump
Operating sequence: run-in +/- 30 min, idle +/- 2 h (w/o room air condition), 3 h (with room air condition)
Condenser's Heat generation: moderate (place it on 18” tall rack, and use room air conditional occasionally)
Noise level: far higher than PC’s fan, but not so annoyance, might have been used to it.
Last edited by hc rotala; 3rd Jan 2008 at 18:42.
Sorry to ask a question to all bros, if I am using a 4x2x2 tank, what capacity chiller would i need? What is the estimated budget to get one? I have never use a chiller as cannot tolerate the fan noise anymore.
Many thanks in advance.
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CFP
You will need something in range of 1/2 HP... This should be enough for a 04 footer...
Price will depend on what brand you are looking at...
I went for the Hailea 250A for my 03 Footer & it's serving me well... Pricewise I'm not so sure but it should be in the range of $400 for the China brand ones...
For me Hailea is good enough & seriously quiet but mine is only 4 months old...
I am using arctica 1/5 HP for my 4*2*2. Price more than 1K.
set my temp at 27C. Monthly PUB is about extra $35 for 2 MH light and this chiller. Hope this information help you in your selection.
hie, i have a question.
eg.
tank: 3x1.5x1.5
current temp:28
optimum temp:24-25
Chiller:Arctica 1/10 HP
Canister:Eheim 2028
ideal flowrate for chiller is 4-6 US gallon = 15-22 Litre per/min
My canister's valve,is 3/4 open.
So if im using the chiller is the flow rate under power? Will i cause the chiller to kick in often. Thus will it spoil?
PS: my resun 280(4-5yrs) is down and i'm planning to change to either arctica/teco
Thanks for Advice.
what size of chiller should i get for my 29 gallon crs tank?
Plecofanatic, Coryfanatic and dwarf cichlids.
So the cost of running an Artica Chiller on a 4ft is abt 35 dollars more per month. How does this compare with say Resun? I am thinking of chilling my 4ft to 26.5 if I do a re-scape.
The $35 is incuding my 2 MH light. I assume the running cost is between $15 to 20 for the chiller.
Hi guys, how do you know which power range of chillers for different tank size? I have a 4ft and a 2ft. Intend to use a old CL280 for the 2ft but not sure what for the 4ft?
Just connected my CL280 to the 2ft today. Noticed there are no warm air coming out from the rear. Is the chiller kaput already? Was using it for my 4ft for 6 months until I read that it is undersized for a 4ft.
If the flowrate is under powered your chiller will spoil earlier... Check the website for your brand for the correct flowrate... If the chiller kicks in too often at too high a frequency at on & off it would spoil prematurely...
Check the brand of the chiller of your choice to see what is suitable for your tank volume...
Check the brand of the chiller of your choice to see what is suitable for your tank volume... If the water in your tank does not cool down then your chiller is a goner...
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