question about chiller size

daveonbass · 03/07/2009, 09:38 PM

I have a tank that with no rock or sand holds 60 gallons. (58g + overflow + skimmer + sump...totaling out at 60g)

I have TWO velocity T4 pumps on it, one for a CL and one as a return. plus the skimmer pump. And no one told me, and I never asked, that the T4's would run so HOT. With JUST the CL system on (read: one pump) the tank is over 90 degrees. With both on the water is really hot to the touch.

What size chiller should I get to help cool my system down. I was thinking that since I'm not trying to come down by just a couple of degrees...and since I live in texas and it will get hot...that I should do a little over kill. I am afraid to get a 1/10 HP chiller, even thought it's rated at 130 gallons...I feel like I need to reduce a LOT of water temp. So I was thinking of the JBJ 1/5 or 1/4 HP chiller...and hopefully it will not have to kick on quite as much since it is a nice sized overkill on cooling that much water...(and the pumps themselves).

I would like to buy ASAP so any helpful advice from chiller owners would be greatly appreciated.

dots · 03/08/2009, 12:38 AM

I am partial to the Current Prime inline or the Tradewinds

http://www.current-usa.com/

http://www.tradewindchillers.com/

1/4hp is a good size that will grow with you.

daveonbass · 03/08/2009, 03:14 AM

buy do you think it's just too much chiller for the size tank? I do have to think of cost here too.

firebirdcrzy · 03/08/2009, 07:27 AM

Reefgeek.com is having a clearence on 1/5hp jbj artica chillers right now for $479.95. I just ordered one last night. Everywhere else I looked they were $679.99

daveonbass · 03/09/2009, 12:13 AM

thanks man...you just saved my whole set up at that price. I'm headed there now.

firebirdcrzy · 03/09/2009, 06:48 AM

Your very welcome, I to have been running into problems with heat isues latley and here we are just now starting to see temps outside hitting 70F. I had been searcing the sale forum here on reefcentral for a while looking for a used one. I had found a jbj 1/5 used on craigslist localy for sale for $400. started to compare what a new one would cost and stumbled across reefgeeks clearence sale. I figured fo $79 more I would just buy it new ang get the 2 year warrenty to boot. I am glad I could finaly be of some help.

03/07/2009, 09:38 PM	#1
daveonbass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: texarkana, TX Posts: 1,364	question about chiller size I have a tank that with no rock or sand holds 60 gallons. (58g + overflow + skimmer + sump...totaling out at 60g) I have TWO velocity T4 pumps on it, one for a CL and one as a return. plus the skimmer pump. And no one told me, and I never asked, that the T4's would run so HOT. With JUST the CL system on (read: one pump) the tank is over 90 degrees. With both on the water is really hot to the touch. What size chiller should I get to help cool my system down. I was thinking that since I'm not trying to come down by just a couple of degrees...and since I live in texas and it will get hot...that I should do a little over kill. I am afraid to get a 1/10 HP chiller, even thought it's rated at 130 gallons...I feel like I need to reduce a LOT of water temp. So I was thinking of the JBJ 1/5 or 1/4 HP chiller...and hopefully it will not have to kick on quite as much since it is a nice sized overkill on cooling that much water...(and the pumps themselves). I would like to buy ASAP so any helpful advice from chiller owners would be greatly appreciated. __________________ dave Current Tank Info: 58g reef, 60 total gallons including rocks and sand, 36" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule, DAS skimmer, Bio pellets, 2 MP10 vortechs

03/08/2009, 12:38 AM	#2
dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	I am partial to the Current Prime inline or the Tradewinds http://www.current-usa.com/ http://www.tradewindchillers.com/ 1/4hp is a good size that will grow with you. __________________ ~Doug

03/08/2009, 03:14 AM	#3
daveonbass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: texarkana, TX Posts: 1,364	buy do you think it's just too much chiller for the size tank? I do have to think of cost here too. __________________ dave Current Tank Info: 58g reef, 60 total gallons including rocks and sand, 36" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule, DAS skimmer, Bio pellets, 2 MP10 vortechs

03/08/2009, 07:27 AM	#4
firebirdcrzy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Neck, Virginia Posts: 1,096	Reefgeek.com is having a clearence on 1/5hp jbj artica chillers right now for $479.95. I just ordered one last night. Everywhere else I looked they were $679.99 __________________ My Wife says I have a problem. I responded by saying "if I could seal all the doors and windows, I would fill the whole house with water". Title: The equipment hoarder Current Tank Info: 30gal Clarkii tank: 90 gal RR,2x400w plusrite 22k 2x110w vho super actinic, deltec APF600,Tunze Osmo,2xTunze 6105 on 7095,MRC CR2,Kalk reactor,JBJ artica 1/5hp chiller, ACIII, 24"x24"x12" (30gal) frag tank joined to main tank:

03/09/2009, 12:13 AM	#5
daveonbass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: texarkana, TX Posts: 1,364	thanks man...you just saved my whole set up at that price. I'm headed there now. __________________ dave Current Tank Info: 58g reef, 60 total gallons including rocks and sand, 36" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule, DAS skimmer, Bio pellets, 2 MP10 vortechs

03/09/2009, 06:48 AM	#6
firebirdcrzy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Neck, Virginia Posts: 1,096	Your very welcome, I to have been running into problems with heat isues latley and here we are just now starting to see temps outside hitting 70F. I had been searcing the sale forum here on reefcentral for a while looking for a used one. I had found a jbj 1/5 used on craigslist localy for sale for $400. started to compare what a new one would cost and stumbled across reefgeeks clearence sale. I figured fo $79 more I would just buy it new ang get the 2 year warrenty to boot. I am glad I could finaly be of some help. __________________ My Wife says I have a problem. I responded by saying "if I could seal all the doors and windows, I would fill the whole house with water". Title: The equipment hoarder Current Tank Info: 30gal Clarkii tank: 90 gal RR,2x400w plusrite 22k 2x110w vho super actinic, deltec APF600,Tunze Osmo,2xTunze 6105 on 7095,MRC CR2,Kalk reactor,JBJ artica 1/5hp chiller, ACIII, 24"x24"x12" (30gal) frag tank joined to main tank: