best chiller to get?

The Saltman · 06/20/2007, 12:15 PM

Hi guys,

I have a 180 gallon tank. I have never used a chiller before, but will probably need one on this tank. Total water volume will probably be around 280 gallons. I really don't know much about chillers or which ones are the best quality/price to get. Which one will be my best bet as far as quality and price???

I appreciate your response

SeanT · 06/20/2007, 02:19 PM

I have been using a PCI (Pacific Coast Imports) for over 2 years now.
I really like it.
Mine is a 1 hp (which I need because my sump is i a non air conditioned garage and I am in the South).

What temps are you starting to hit?

Sean

noodles9987 · 06/21/2007, 06:40 AM

The current unit I have is a very good unit. It's a prime tower chiller and its 1/3 hp. That wouldn't do you any good, because they don't make the prime tower in anything larger than 1/3 hp. However, current has a couple of different types of chillers and most of these come in larger sizes. For what it's worth, I priced out a 1.5 hp unit 2 months ago for work and it was like 1600.00

Also, I just saw one on ebay for 1000.00 and the unit was new. The seller was from new york state I beive. Anyway, there are a bunch of units out there and to some degree, it justs depends on personal preference. Lastly, I saw that doctor fosters/smith has some current chillers on sale right now. Hope this helps.

06/20/2007, 12:15 PM	#1
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	best chiller to get? Hi guys, I have a 180 gallon tank. I have never used a chiller before, but will probably need one on this tank. Total water volume will probably be around 280 gallons. I really don't know much about chillers or which ones are the best quality/price to get. Which one will be my best bet as far as quality and price??? I appreciate your response

06/20/2007, 02:19 PM	#2
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	I have been using a PCI (Pacific Coast Imports) for over 2 years now. I really like it. Mine is a 1 hp (which I need because my sump is i a non air conditioned garage and I am in the South). What temps are you starting to hit? Sean __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

06/21/2007, 06:40 AM	#3
noodles9987 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 103	The current unit I have is a very good unit. It's a prime tower chiller and its 1/3 hp. That wouldn't do you any good, because they don't make the prime tower in anything larger than 1/3 hp. However, current has a couple of different types of chillers and most of these come in larger sizes. For what it's worth, I priced out a 1.5 hp unit 2 months ago for work and it was like 1600.00 Also, I just saw one on ebay for 1000.00 and the unit was new. The seller was from new york state I beive. Anyway, there are a bunch of units out there and to some degree, it justs depends on personal preference. Lastly, I saw that doctor fosters/smith has some current chillers on sale right now. Hope this helps.