Chiller Diagnosis Needed!!!

scarter85 · 08/17/2008, 10:20 AM

Hey guys, I think my Chiller is injured or dieing! If you don't already know I have a 90 reef with 75 sump. I'm circulating approx. 135 gals in my system. I have a Prime Chiller1/10 hp made by Current USA. I know it's rated for 75-80 gal systems. I bought it when I only had 90 and was told it would be fine since I only run 520 watts PC lighting. This was 2 years ago.

Last night the chiller started to scream whenever it would kick on. It almost sounds like a bearing going bad. Not sure if these things have bearings or not. So, I unplugged it along with 1 of 2 skimmers, 1 of 2 UV steralizers and any other unecessary device. Box fans running to keep temp down.

I need any input you guys can give me. Can this be serviced? is it like a refridgeerator? Can it be taken to a repair shop? Any one experience such a thing??? Any advice will be helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve

unbreakable · 08/17/2008, 10:24 AM

can you check the fan to see if its that or not? i think you could take it to an A/C shop, not sure how much theyll charge you though

mm949 · 08/17/2008, 12:48 PM

sound like the fan motor....remove outer shell and use a little WD40 on the fan blade bearing.....while your in there clean out dust and filter screen

scarter85 · 08/17/2008, 07:35 PM

mm949, you hit the nail on the head! Took it apart, gave it a shot of WD40. Now it's purring like a kitten!

Thanks,
Steve

08/17/2008, 10:20 AM	#1
scarter85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 32	Chiller Diagnosis Needed!!! Hey guys, I think my Chiller is injured or dieing! If you don't already know I have a 90 reef with 75 sump. I'm circulating approx. 135 gals in my system. I have a Prime Chiller1/10 hp made by Current USA. I know it's rated for 75-80 gal systems. I bought it when I only had 90 and was told it would be fine since I only run 520 watts PC lighting. This was 2 years ago. Last night the chiller started to scream whenever it would kick on. It almost sounds like a bearing going bad. Not sure if these things have bearings or not. So, I unplugged it along with 1 of 2 skimmers, 1 of 2 UV steralizers and any other unecessary device. Box fans running to keep temp down. I need any input you guys can give me. Can this be serviced? is it like a refridgeerator? Can it be taken to a repair shop? Any one experience such a thing??? Any advice will be helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Steve __________________ Save the Reefs..... AquaCulture! Current Tank Info: 125 Mixed Reef w/75 gal Sump/Fuge

08/17/2008, 10:24 AM	#2
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	can you check the fan to see if its that or not? i think you could take it to an A/C shop, not sure how much theyll charge you though __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

08/17/2008, 12:48 PM	#3
mm949 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 1,843	sound like the fan motor....remove outer shell and use a little WD40 on the fan blade bearing.....while your in there clean out dust and filter screen __________________ 219"x30"x48" - 1350gl reef Current Tank Info: ...18ft of double sided goodness

08/17/2008, 07:35 PM	#4
scarter85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 32	mm949, you hit the nail on the head! Took it apart, gave it a shot of WD40. Now it's purring like a kitten! Thanks, Steve __________________ Save the Reefs..... AquaCulture! Current Tank Info: 125 Mixed Reef w/75 gal Sump/Fuge