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06/19/2008, 11:10 PM
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KEEPING IT REAL
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: USF
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Fans in sump
 Wanted input on fans in sump to help control temp and how many fans is to many to decide on buying a chiller
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06/19/2008, 11:43 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
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I would just put a good fan blowing across the sump and maybe a clip-on fan on the display if you need it. It would also be a big benefit to control the temp in the room.
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06/19/2008, 11:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Carol Stream, IL
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 To Reef Central I wouldn't put a fan IN the sump.  I have fans over each of my sumps ( 3 tanks ), and it works like a charm.
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06/20/2008, 03:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Above water
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I am using the 2fan unit from azoo on my sump
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06/20/2008, 03:48 AM
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Fans cause evaporation which lowers the temperature of a body of water. It also means you have to replace that water or your salinity will creep upwards. Fans over the sump and/or tank are usually a good thing. You probably want them on some sort of timer or if you have temperature control via a controller, you could time them based on tank temperature.
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06/20/2008, 07:32 AM
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Location: PA
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Here's what I did during an AC failure... If I needed to install something more permanent, I would purchase 2 smaller fans and hang them directly above the return section blowing down onto the water's surface.
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