Anyone had problems with Teco Seachill T20 or T30's?

TexasTodd · 12/12/2009, 08:31 AM

Hi, I'm looking to possibly buy a Teco chiller in 1/3 or 1/2 hp.

Are they as quiet as people say?

What about reliability.

Thanks,

Todd

bergzy · 12/12/2009, 02:02 PM

the teco 1/3 is very quiet as it states.

i highly recommend the 1/3 for quiet ness situations. cant chime in for the 1/2hp cuz dont have one.

with the 1/3hp, i removed those silly valve things and put on regular pvc fittings. if and when you get one, you will see how restrictive those fittings are.

other than that, it is a great chiller.

it has a built in thermostat which combined with the heater option will give you good (not great) temp regulation. the temp controller doesnt give the best resolution with a +/- of only 1 degree (as opposed to a 0.01 or 0.5 discrimination)...but that is a very very small picking point.

the uv option? i have it but dont use it.

TexasTodd · 12/12/2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks Ben,

I'll probably get the 1/3 as this will be my inside backup unit.

Todd

12/12/2009, 08:31 AM	#1
TexasTodd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 945	Anyone had problems with Teco Seachill T20 or T30's? Hi, I'm looking to possibly buy a Teco chiller in 1/3 or 1/2 hp. Are they as quiet as people say? What about reliability. Thanks, Todd

12/12/2009, 02:02 PM	#2
bergzy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OC CA USA Posts: 5,299	the teco 1/3 is very quiet as it states. i highly recommend the 1/3 for quiet ness situations. cant chime in for the 1/2hp cuz dont have one. with the 1/3hp, i removed those silly valve things and put on regular pvc fittings. if and when you get one, you will see how restrictive those fittings are. other than that, it is a great chiller. it has a built in thermostat which combined with the heater option will give you good (not great) temp regulation. the temp controller doesnt give the best resolution with a +/- of only 1 degree (as opposed to a 0.01 or 0.5 discrimination)...but that is a very very small picking point. the uv option? i have it but dont use it. __________________ The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it. H.L. Mencken Ben. Current Tank Info: 180g sps, 90g cube clam biotope.

12/12/2009, 03:29 PM	#3
TexasTodd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 945	Thanks Ben, I'll probably get the 1/3 as this will be my inside backup unit. Todd