1HP or 1.5HP chiller recommendation

m0nkie · 09/10/2016, 09:49 AM

Hi guys. I'm looking for a 1HP or 1.5HP chiller for the tank. I'm running 2 ATI powermodules so I expect the tank to be on the warmer side.

I've been using JBJ, but their 1HP chiller is not for normal saltwater reef?

been also looking at the TECO TK3000 or Tradewind il-120-s (inline). Would prefer a unit that can be plumbed outside the house. none of them have reviews online!! no idea how either company are

tank is in Los Angeles, so chiller will be running all year long.

any recommendation or suggestions?

thanks!

djbon · 09/10/2016, 05:43 PM

I live right on the equator, and will never ever run a off the shelf chiller. The heat and the noise are killing me. Considering the size of chiller you are looking for, split unit conventional a/c is the best choice. You need to source out the titanium coil, thermostat and an outdoor split unit. Get an a/c guy to put it together. That will be my choice if i need to rethink about chiller again.

andy67 · 09/10/2016, 06:03 PM

That's a great idea..

m0nkie · 09/10/2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djbon

I live right on the equator, and will never ever run a off the shelf chiller. The heat and the noise are killing me. Considering the size of chiller you are looking for, split unit conventional a/c is the best choice. You need to source out the titanium coil, thermostat and an outdoor split unit. Get an a/c guy to put it together. That will be my choice if i need to rethink about chiller again.

thanks!

do you have any pictures of your setup? I kinda get what you are saying, but can't picture it. the coil goes inside the sump? I don't know how AC works.

jduck · 09/10/2016, 08:31 PM

1hp penguin chiller. Cheap and works

djbon · 09/10/2016, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0nkie

thanks!

do you have any pictures of your setup? I kinda get what you are saying, but can't picture it. the coil goes inside the sump? I don't know how AC works.

I am yet to put mine together, but i bought the titanium coil for in the sump setup. I do have the thermostat controller and 1hp outdoor unit, ready for installation. I think most a/c guy know how to do it, the only difference should be adjusting the high/low pressure valve. Let's wait for experienced HVAC guy chime in and lend some help.

Ron Reefman · 09/11/2016, 04:39 AM

I'm in SW Florida (93F EVERY day for 3 months+) and I've had a 1hp AquaEuro chiller outside behind my house for 6+ years now. It's inside a plastic storage cabinet that is vented at both ends for better air flow. And it's on a north wall so it's in the shade all the time. I had a 400+ gallon system (2 DT and big sump) with 1500 watts of MH, 200 watts of t5 and we keep the house at 80 to 82 degrees for 6 to 8 months. The chiller doesn't work as much now that I've gone full led, but it has performed flawlessly so far.

peiloy3196 · 09/12/2016, 06:27 AM

I use an Ecoplus Commercial 1.5HP chiller. It looks like the outdoor section of a split unit but the coil is built into it. I have it plumbed outside.

Bono · 09/12/2016, 01:19 PM

I'm in south florida and with just a small fan I havent had to use a chiller for the past few years although we keep the A/C inside at 78 deg and I have LED's. Where do you keep your house temp?

Raibaru · 09/12/2016, 01:25 PM

Do you guys have your tanks in the garage or have the display in your house while the rest is in your garage? I'm following along because I'm planning to have the display in my 1st floor and the sump and supplemental stuff in the garage.

I wonder how much lower the water temp will be compared to the ambient room temp due to this kind of set up?

m0nkie · 09/12/2016, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bono

I'm in south florida and with just a small fan I havent had to use a chiller for the past few years although we keep the A/C inside at 78 deg and I have LED's. Where do you keep your house temp?

If I leave the AC on, it's usually 74. But I only turn on the AC when I get home after work (5pm), so the house stays pretty warm through out the day. ~80 degrees.. Then I have 16 T5 bulbs on top of the tank frying it

wishntoboutside · 09/12/2016, 09:27 PM

I recently got the 1.5 horsepower tradewinds Chiller. I got close to another brand but this is all done for long term stability. I wanted the chiller to be outside and not heat the house. Although it has only gone on a few times.( no lights yet). I am liking this as if it does brake I can call any AC guy or drive it down to them as they are in Escondito. I have a neighbor who is an electrian so it did not add an extra expense of going higher voltage. I have a good friend that has his now for 7 years and it works like new.

This may help a little as it was discussed not to long ago.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hlight=chiller

m0nkie · 09/12/2016, 09:43 PM

Thanks! been looking at Tradewind, just at the wrong models.. yours definitely look like something I want

09/10/2016, 09:49 AM	#1
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	1HP or 1.5HP chiller recommendation Hi guys. I'm looking for a 1HP or 1.5HP chiller for the tank. I'm running 2 ATI powermodules so I expect the tank to be on the warmer side. I've been using JBJ, but their 1HP chiller is not for normal saltwater reef? been also looking at the TECO TK3000 or Tradewind il-120-s (inline). Would prefer a unit that can be plumbed outside the house. none of them have reviews online!! no idea how either company are tank is in Los Angeles, so chiller will be running all year long. any recommendation or suggestions? thanks! __________________ 560gal in the making

09/10/2016, 05:43 PM	#2
djbon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MY Posts: 813	I live right on the equator, and will never ever run a off the shelf chiller. The heat and the noise are killing me. Considering the size of chiller you are looking for, split unit conventional a/c is the best choice. You need to source out the titanium coil, thermostat and an outdoor split unit. Get an a/c guy to put it together. That will be my choice if i need to rethink about chiller again. __________________ 75 gallon DT, 5 gallon sump, DIY LED bar with moonlight, DIY Arduino controller Current Tank Info: 75 gallon/Arduino Controller

09/10/2016, 08:31 PM	#5
jduck Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	1hp penguin chiller. Cheap and works __________________ 240 gal. Miracles, 2x150g Frag tanks, 120 gal sump, SRO XT5000 EXT, Abyzz a200, , SRO CR5000D Ca reactor. 4x Ati 8x54w, 4x250w Radiums, Apex. 45g QT

09/11/2016, 04:39 AM	#7
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I'm in SW Florida (93F EVERY day for 3 months+) and I've had a 1hp AquaEuro chiller outside behind my house for 6+ years now. It's inside a plastic storage cabinet that is vented at both ends for better air flow. And it's on a north wall so it's in the shade all the time. I had a 400+ gallon system (2 DT and big sump) with 1500 watts of MH, 200 watts of t5 and we keep the house at 80 to 82 degrees for 6 to 8 months. The chiller doesn't work as much now that I've gone full led, but it has performed flawlessly so far. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

09/12/2016, 06:27 AM	#8
peiloy3196 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Trinidad, W.I. Posts: 599	I use an Ecoplus Commercial 1.5HP chiller. It looks like the outdoor section of a split unit but the coil is built into it. I have it plumbed outside. __________________ "Do, or do not. There is no 'try.'" -- Jedi Master Yoda Tank: 230 Gal , 75 Gal Sump with Refuge, 3X250W MH, 4X54W T5, MP60QD's, SRO XP5000 Skimmer, Octopus Calcium Reactor, 1.5 HP Chiller, Apex. Current Tank Info: 250 Gallon Reef

09/10/2016, 06:03 PM	#3
andy67 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Discovery Bay Ca Posts: 147	That's a great idea..

09/12/2016, 01:19 PM	#9
Bono Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lakewood Ranch Fl. Posts: 872	I'm in south florida and with just a small fan I havent had to use a chiller for the past few years although we keep the A/C inside at 78 deg and I have LED's. Where do you keep your house temp? __________________ Living it up in Florida Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 300lbs LR, Aquamaxx Skimmer, 3x Reefbreeders LED's & T5's.

09/12/2016, 01:25 PM	#10
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	Do you guys have your tanks in the garage or have the display in your house while the rest is in your garage? I'm following along because I'm planning to have the display in my 1st floor and the sump and supplemental stuff in the garage. I wonder how much lower the water temp will be compared to the ambient room temp due to this kind of set up?

09/12/2016, 09:27 PM	#12
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	I recently got the 1.5 horsepower tradewinds Chiller. I got close to another brand but this is all done for long term stability. I wanted the chiller to be outside and not heat the house. Although it has only gone on a few times.( no lights yet). I am liking this as if it does brake I can call any AC guy or drive it down to them as they are in Escondito. I have a neighbor who is an electrian so it did not add an extra expense of going higher voltage. I have a good friend that has his now for 7 years and it works like new. This may help a little as it was discussed not to long ago. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hlight=chiller __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out. Last edited by wishntoboutside; 09/12/2016 at 09:33 PM.

09/12/2016, 09:43 PM	#13
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	Thanks! been looking at Tradewind, just at the wrong models.. yours definitely look like something I want __________________ 560gal in the making