Chiller?
- Thread starter LeslieS
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Before I would get a chiller I would make sure that one is actually going to need one. Depending on your apartment and setup it maybe better to just run the A/C or you may not even need one at all.
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marrone said:
Absolutely. Besides, trying alternate cooling methods works too. I can cool my tank by 4-5 degrees just by running a fan directed across the top of the tank and another fan directed at my sump/fuge. Evaporative cooling works wonders in terms of efficiency and reduced electric bills (as opposed to a chiller).
swimmer
like russ said fans are great for cooling the tank down a few degrees
also don't buy something as expensive and important as a chiller without getting the brand and model number first.
what type did they recommend drop in or flow through?
also don't buy something as expensive and important as a chiller without getting the brand and model number first.
what type did they recommend drop in or flow through?
A chiller is a very good idea. Keeps the tank consistent as long as it is controlled properly.
make sure the chiller is ventilated and plumbed properly otherwise it could become useless or work a lot harder then it has to.
Find out if it uses freon and brand name.
make sure the chiller is ventilated and plumbed properly otherwise it could become useless or work a lot harder then it has to.
Find out if it uses freon and brand name.
OK, LFS is going to get caller ID just to avoid my calls.
My chiller on order is a JBJ 1/4HP with digital control panel.
Our apartment is very sunny and gets pretty heated up in the summer. With all of our 4 legged, furry "live stock," we like to keep the windows open as much as possible.
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My chiller on order is a JBJ 1/4HP with digital control panel.
Our apartment is very sunny and gets pretty heated up in the summer. With all of our 4 legged, furry "live stock," we like to keep the windows open as much as possible.
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- The Big City
Personnal I would hold off on the Chiller until you see what temp your tank is going to get and if fans or A/C can keep it at the correct temp. Also you want to make sure you get the correct Chiller and not one that is undersized for what you need.
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- lindenhurst,ny
get the chiller its worth every penny i have a pacific coast chiller 1/3 hp it works great its on a 120 gall
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- lindenhurst,ny
jbl is also a good brand my buddy has had 1 for 3 years and no problems
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- lindenhurst,ny
i think so my tank is doing much better with the chiller it only goes on when it needs to protect ur investments get the chiller
Price difference between 1/4 and 1/3 is about $80 on JBJ. I am thinking about getting 1/3H for the summer from Tony.(www.reefexotics.com)
So far, he got the best price that I found.
So far, he got the best price that I found.
I've done both (fans and chiller) I'd have to say that it really depends on your enviornment. When I was at my old place I had the AC on all the time in the summer and all i used were 2 fans across the top of the tank. It worked great. After I moved I was not able to keep the AC on whenever i wanted so I bought a chiller. The chiller works great too so I guess it depends on you. Hope this round about answer helps! :wink1:
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- lindenhurst,ny
gforce thats where i got mine from tony mines a pacific coast though not jbj there almost the same thing
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- NY
- Location
- NY
Sean, I'm very far from conversant on chillers, but it appears Artica and JBJ are different mfg.
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