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  • #1

    Need Chiller

    Hey guys,

    well i currently do not have a chiller for my 180, but i have 6 fans running to keep it cool.

    with my new 275, i figure i should really get one,

    which ones are good?

    for my new tank i plan on using the same lights, 4 RO IIIs and i will add some VHOs, probably 4 36.5"

    so right now i have the house AC set at 72 but the tank is down stairs, so that helps, anyway its about 65 degrees down stairs, so that helps, but liek today my mom decided to put the house ac up to 75 and the tank is now at 81.

    so i figure i mind as well get a chiller just incase.

    now granted i will have about 400 gallons, so it will take longer to heat up, wont it?

    i will be using a Medusa Dual Controller, SO i do NOT need a controller on the chiller its self.

    anyway which ones are good? pacific? artica?

    let me know guys i dont want a HUGE one, but maybe like 1/3 hp or 1/4 hp? or maybe 1/2 hp?

    anyway let me know guys!

    thanks!

    Nick
    275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR
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  • #2
    i guess i am looking at a 1/2 hp one to do the job....

    Nick
    275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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    • #3
      I have an Aqua Medic 1/2Hp and it works great. Built in controller and heater. Good price and never had any problems. You can get a 1HP for a good price too. My friend has one and its works great!

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      • #4
        another thing is, i would hate to have to plumb this thing outside.

        i was thinking of running a length of PVC along the wall and then around a coner to another room.

        would this work?

        my basement does NOT have any walls its all open, but it would be about 20-30 feet away.

        anyway so i guess i need a quite one also.

        i just dont think my mom or dad would like me going through a windown in my basement.

        it looks like a 1/2 hp will do though....

        Nick
        275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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        • #5
          1/3 arctica will work.

          Of note the 1/2 arctica uses a different compressor from the standard arcticas and is AMAZINGLY energy effecient for a chiller.
          10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
          BK400ext
          RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
          MRC kalkmixer
          IKS

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          • #6
            Im using the 1hp Artica on my 250G tank. It probably due to the higher temps and humidity we are facing here in South East Asia. Here, the 1/3hp Artica will not even be powerful enuff to pull down the temp in the day.
            Farish

            Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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            • #7
              Of note the 1/2 hp commercial arctica only draws 5 amps. LOWER than the 1/3 arctica. Has something to do with a different compressor and larger fan--ie not as quiet as the "standard" arcticas.

              Farish, I'm not suprised that you have problems with your climate. I should add as a caveat that I used one with no problems in a fairly temparte climate. Our highs in my neck of the woods are only transiently the low90s
              10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
              BK400ext
              RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
              MRC kalkmixer
              IKS

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              • #8
                Chuck that would be about the coldest winter night of the year here under the equator
                400 gallon reef, Bubble King 300, I~Spin, 2 x 10,000K BLV 400W, 2 x 20,000K Radium 400W, 2 x 6,400K Osram 400W, Schuran Jetstream 1, AquaController Pro

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                • #9
                  Nick, I just installed an 1/2 hp Pacific Coast on my 225. I have 4, 250 watt and 1 400 watt MH's with 6 fans also. I closed the cabinet and turned off the sump fan. We will see how she does. I did turn it down far enough to kick on and it is extremely quiet. I will let ya know. Prices jumped 100 bucks in the last few days. PA hadn't changed their prices yet so I jumped on one.

                  CAReefer
                  265 gallon SPS tank. Bubble King 300 Internal, MRC CR-6 Calc Reactor. 3 400 watt 20k Helios. 90 gallon Frag tank plumbed into main display.

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                  • #10
                    Yeah if you could let me know how it does that would be GREAT!

                    also where is your chiller located in relation to the tank?

                    thanks!

                    Nick
                    275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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                    • #11
                      also what pump are you using to feed it? and how many gph does it need, if you know...

                      thanks!

                      Nick
                      275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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                      • #12
                        The chiller is located directly behind the tank, in the garage. I merely put the chiller inline on the return. The return pump is a Mak 4. 1190 gph at 0 head. It is set up for 3/4" fittings. I put 1" on the intake side and 1" to and from the chiller, 2 90's and a couple sweeps with the spaflex. So I shouldn't have hurt head calcs terribly. I'm guessing about 900 gph.

                        From the Pacific Coast website

                        C-0500

                        C-0500 1/2 HP Chiller
                        db rating 60 db
                        Our best quality unit.

                        110V
                        9.9 amps
                        3/4" connections
                        fully enclosed,Digital control within 2 degrees fahrenheit
                        10 degree 450 gallons
                        30 degree 240 gallons

                        From Premium Aquatics site
                        Water flow 750gph minimum/1500 gph maximum


                        They too have bumped up the price. Saved myself over 100 bucks, (although I splurged and had it shipped 3 day select)

                        So far it is set at 79 degrees and hasn't even kicked on yet. Tank temp is 80 per the chiller.

                        CAReefer


                        265 gallon SPS tank. Bubble King 300 Internal, MRC CR-6 Calc Reactor. 3 400 watt 20k Helios. 90 gallon Frag tank plumbed into main display.

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                        • #13
                          Sounds good le me knwo how it does in the next couple of days....

                          thanks!

                          Nick
                          275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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                          • #14
                            Nick, 3 days into the chiller. Holds my tank at a rock solid 80 degrees. Right now with moderate temps outside (low mid 80's) the chiller only runs about 30 or 40 minutes total. Honestly don't know if it runs more than that, its too quiet to hear unless I stick my hand in front of the condenser. I do have 2 large fans pulling from the canopy into the garage that are pretty loud. But the chiller isn't any louder than most return pumps.

                            Let me know if you need any more info.
                            Marshal
                            265 gallon SPS tank. Bubble King 300 Internal, MRC CR-6 Calc Reactor. 3 400 watt 20k Helios. 90 gallon Frag tank plumbed into main display.

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                            • #15
                              Great, thanks for the info, i think i may have found my chiller!

                              thanks!

                              Nick
                              275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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