What kind of chiller are you using?

[muakmuak]

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...

Hi Peter, thanks for the advice.
I was definitely abusing the Resun CL-280 previously when using it for my 4x1.5x2. It was my bad for not doing enough research before being coaxed to buy the under-powered used chiller for my first tank.

Currently I am using an Eheim 2224 for my new 2x1.5x1.5. Saw in other threads that there are many other bros using CL-280 for 2ft. Am just wondering if it is worth repairing or should I get another new/used chiller. Appreciate advice from other bros whom had experience in chiller.

One last question, saw some 2nd hand chiller selling in marine forums. How do I flush those chillers if I intend to use it for my CRS tank?

Cheers!

[joeyttk]

run the chiller in a tank of fleshwater, and do 100% wc. repeat it for a couple of times

[muakmuak]

Thanks Joey. Are there any guys out there who can do this for a fee? If yes, roughly how much is charged? Just like to compare if it is worth it to get a 2nd hand chiller for marine for the conversion.

Thanks.

[joeyttk]

hi bro, it is pretty straight forward. I do not think it is worth paying for such a service.

firstly, what fish/flora are u intending to keep when converted to fresh water. If they are not demanding fish, u will be fine doing the freshwater flush yourself. Most fish tolerate a little salinity. and if u flush your chiller over 7 days, and change the water everyday, u should be quite safe.

if your chiller uses an external pump, u do not even need to turn on your chiller, u just need to run the pump in a pail or small tank and cycle it for 7 days (with a WC change everyday)

[Sailfin]

Folks,

Anyones know where to get a good deal for Arctica Chillers range?

Thanks in advance..

[muakmuak]

hi bro, it is pretty straight forward. I do not think it is worth paying for such a service.

firstly, what fish/flora are u intending to keep when converted to fresh water. If they are not demanding fish, u will be fine doing the freshwater flush yourself. Most fish tolerate a little salinity. and if u flush your chiller over 7 days, and change the water everyday, u should be quite safe.

if your chiller uses an external pump, u do not even need to turn on your chiller, u just need to run the pump in a pail or small tank and cycle it for 7 days (with a WC change everyday)

Thanks Joey!

[dnsfpl]

any budget chiller for 2 feet tank?
weather getting hot my shrimps cannot take it anymore

[noblespirit]

[quote=Aquaculture;246888]Thank you for assisting in the poll. It would really help me decide which brand I may be buying.

I am considering on using a chiller to cool my tank. May you please share your experience and help clear some concerns I have;

1) What would the increase in electricity charges be per month?

it depends on the volume of water and the light intensity.and how often does it kicks in?average bill $40 to $50


2) During start up or when the condenser kick in. Is the noise really
noticeable?

noise level is acceptable.not really noticable.

3) Would the condenser generate a lot of heat?

yes, all chiller will generate alot of heat.


i have two chiller running in two of my tank.both from teco. model are: teco tr 20 (new model form teco)
and another older teco model:RA 240 (already 8years old)

[html1820]

What are the content in your tank bro, does it justify to invest a chiller!!!!

[wongkk]

Hi Peter, thanks for the advice.
I was definitely abusing the Resun CL-280 previously when using it for my 4x1.5x2. It was my bad for not doing enough research before being coaxed to buy the under-powered used chiller for my first tank.

Currently I am using an Eheim 2224 for my new 2x1.5x1.5. Saw in other threads that there are many other bros using CL-280 for 2ft. Am just wondering if it is worth repairing or should I get another new/used chiller. Appreciate advice from other bros whom had experience in chiller.

One last question, saw some 2nd hand chiller selling in marine forums. How do I flush those chillers if I intend to use it for my CRS tank?

Cheers!

I pour some household vinegar into the chiller and let it sit for a day. This will soften the built up residue inside the chiller. After that flush it few times to get rid of the vinegar and residue....

[Oliverpool]

I thought I ask this question here as I am still waiting for Teco and Haelia to reply to my query.

Is it possible or good to run a chiller on its side as long as the chiller air inlet and exhaust is not blocked in any way? Been looking for a suitable chiller to use for my nano as I intent to rear CRS sometime but have limited "height" space under my side table where my tank is located.

Teco manuals seems to indicate that this is not advisable. The first few page of their manual indicates that their chiller might come shipped not with their right side up. If so, its a good idea to put the unit upright and leave it there for 30 mins so that the coolant has time to stablise before switching it on to prevent compressor failure. this seems to indicate that running the chiller on its side is not a good idea.

Oh, I did contact the Singapore Teco dealer and they said it was ok. The main worry was the increase possibility of the water input/output leak due to its unnature position.

Hopefully someone has some experience on this matter.

[Guppy77]

am Using Gex 210 Chiller, very good very quiet, veryy fast cooling, titanium exchanger same as artica

[Ark]

Petmart is having some kind of promotion for arctica i think now, i got mine arctica 1/10 hp chiller at a very good price. ^.6

[darrentyl]

Care to share the details? Or maybe you can SMS me @ 98761678.

Thanks..

Petmart is having some kind of promotion for arctica i think now, i got mine arctica 1/10 hp chiller at a very good price. ^.6

[tobi]

Care to share the details? Or maybe you can SMS me @ 98761678.

Thanks..

I want to know about the arctica chiller promo as well. Can pm me? Thanks.

[yschua]

can share the promo with me?? looking to get a 1/5.. thanks..

[Noobz]

Petmart is having some kind of promotion for arctica i think now, i got mine arctica 1/10 hp chiller at a very good price. ^.6

Bro can pm what the promo?