Experience with Artica Chiller noise level

**Viper007** · 12th Mar 2009, 11:18

Dear all,

Recently, I was given a Artica DBE-200 1/4hp chiller and after taking back did back flash and clean up the chiller. And I finally turn on the chiller to test with a pail of water with a pump and I notice the chiller was quiet until the fan kicks in. The sound of the fan is quite loud, I wonder if this is normal?

But the interesting thing is the chiller cool down the pail in less then 5 mins once the fan stop to sound was gone.

So far my experience with other chiller (China brand) was very quiet even when the fan was kick in.

Not sure is the fan due for change or is it because too long not in used.

Really appreciate your comments in advance! Thanks

**hc rotala** · 13th Mar 2009, 00:16

The center nut that tighten the Fan's propeller might became loosen, it happen to my Arctica previously.

**Viper007** · 16th Mar 2009, 10:23

Originally Posted by hc rotala

The center nut that tighten the Fan's propeller might became loosen, it happen to my Arctica previously.

Thanks bro. Actually, I have remove the fan propeller and spray wd40 into it. And put back the unit together. The sound did reduce by quite alot. Still is a 2 years plus fan. So I decided to change the hold fan itself with derrick's help and advise.

**JadeIceGreen** · 22nd Mar 2009, 22:55

How is the noise level now?

**Viper007** · 22nd Mar 2009, 23:40

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

How is the noise level now?

Bearable! I understand all Artica 1/4hp are like that one.

Good news is, it will on for 20mins and stop for about an hour before oning for another 20 mins.

Artica chillers ROCKS!

**JadeIceGreen** · 23rd Mar 2009, 08:30

Originally Posted by Viper007

Bearable! I understand all Artica 1/4hp are like that one.

Good news is, it will on for 20mins and stop for about an hour before oning for another 20 mins.

Artica chillers ROCKS!

Nice to hear that!

I hope the nano one is really quiet.

**Viper007** · 23rd Mar 2009, 11:11

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

Nice to hear that!

I hope the nano one is really quiet.

So you aiming the 1/15??

**JadeIceGreen** · 25th Mar 2009, 08:32

Originally Posted by Viper007

So you aiming the 1/15??

No, aiming for the 1/20 since even my next planned tank is only 40 litres.
I don't even have space to keep a 2 feet.

**Viper007** · 27th Mar 2009, 14:25

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

No, aiming for the 1/20 since even my next planned tank is only 40 litres.
I don't even have space to keep a 2 feet.

I see but you will never know, wait you have space for 2 ft how? your chiller will have to change. Better to buy a slightly bigger size one in case things change.

**JadeIceGreen** · 28th Mar 2009, 18:54

Originally Posted by Viper007

I see but you will never know, wait you have space for 2 ft how? your chiller will have to change. Better to buy a slightly bigger size one in case things change.

Yeah very true. Anyway now still too early to decide, when I get the approval for a 2ft then I will consider all my options again. Anyway, now that I can keep high grade CRS, I may not want a chiller for my next scape. Makes my room hot and a chiller is expensive! Haha.