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  • #1

    The EcoChiller Arrives

    Not that I need the thing currently, but here are some pix.


    Side view--these are the fan ports. There are 2 fans on either side of the chiller. They blow down into the bottom and the air is forced up the DLS and out the back where the vent is. Probably does potentially generate A LOT of evaporation and hence cooling.


    And yes, the middle of the thing is in fact a spraybar wetdry....remains to see if it really causes issues with nitrates or not.....


    Now don't ask me "how is it working" questions, b/c frankly I just checked my tank and the temp is 75.6 with my 1000w heater blazing away....
    10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
    BK400ext
    RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
    MRC kalkmixer
    IKS
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  • #2
    Nice

    How big is it?
    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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    • #3
      looks kool cant wait to hear more about it
      Nick
      180G SPS Mainly
      10 Bulb T5 Starfire
      Calcium Reactor
      3 Tunze 6105's
      Profilux Controller
      ATB Return w/ wavysea
      ATB M External Skimmer


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      • #4
        16.5" tall, not including the bottom drain fitting or the top feed elbow. 18" front to back at the widest point and 29" left to right (but the cords come out the left and right side as well so...)

        It's not heavy at all---I mean really it's like the weight of a wetdry with some fans strapped on.

        Probably I'll install it in the spring.
        10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
        BK400ext
        RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
        MRC kalkmixer
        IKS

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        • #5
          Does Doug sell these now Moonpod? I haven't seen these on his website.
          Oceanic 135 Gallon 72Lx18Wx24H, Deltec Protein Skimmer, AquaCare Turbo Calcium Reactor 2 (no longer) Deltec Calcium Reactor, Red Dragon Return, Dual Tunze Streams, I-Aquatic Zeovit reactor, 3x 250 HQI 10K, 4x 160 VHO 03, I am HookedOnReefing on RC and JetJockeyCLT on WWM

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          • #6
            special order. They use "regular" 6" computer type fans so there are no electrical conversion issues. Similarly, he doesn't post the IKS on his site, but he's selling those too.
            10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
            BK400ext
            RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
            MRC kalkmixer
            IKS

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            • #7
              Chuck...

              How does this thing plumb? I imagine you pump water to the unit but is the return to the tank/sump via gravity? Does it come with it's own temp controller?

              SteveU
              “People are very open-minded about new things - as long as they're exactly like the old ones.”
              ...Charles F. Kettering

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              • #8
                Weird, I thought I had posted to this already.

                Anyways yeah, gravity drain--the thing needs to run downhill.

                No temp controller--they assume you're using your own.

                It's pricey for what it is, but since noone else had made one and I'm not a DIYer....

                I still haven't plumbed it as I'm sure you've noticed it's not very hot at all these days.
                10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
                BK400ext
                RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
                MRC kalkmixer
                IKS

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                • #9
                  Chuck... you might have in another thread but I found this one.

                  How do they rate these in comparison to traditional chillers. Humidity I know will change the numbers but the cost of running a 1 HP chiller is crazy.

                  SteveU
                  “People are very open-minded about new things - as long as they're exactly like the old ones.”
                  ...Charles F. Kettering

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                  • #10
                    Given the appropriate environment they think this thing can keep up with a 1hp chiller. It probably however evaporates water at a CRAZY rate though.
                    10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
                    BK400ext
                    RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
                    MRC kalkmixer
                    IKS

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                    • #11
                      Looks like an aquarium version of a swamp cooler... Is the unit sealed where the evaporation takes place (if that's how it works, that is...)?
                      Fish eat poop....tastes just like chicken.

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                      • #12
                        Yeah, essentially it is a swamp cooler. There is an open area for the evap to leave.
                        10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
                        BK400ext
                        RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
                        MRC kalkmixer
                        IKS

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                        • #13
                          Should this stand in the sump or how does it work. The water where does it came out again?
                          Best regards from Sweden

                          /Christian

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                          • #14
                            water comes out the bottom.It doesn't per se need to be mounted over the sump at all. You can and probably should remotely plumb it. It does require a pump to feed it and the thing then needs the outlet plumbing to flow "downhill".
                            10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
                            BK400ext
                            RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
                            MRC kalkmixer
                            IKS

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                            • #15
                              Is there any information about using these in an area with high humidity? probably wouldn't be as affective.

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