Chiller

djay · 02/03/2008, 01:11 PM

I need a chiller 3/4hp. which brand is better, tradewind or jbj. or do you suggest a different one

seagirl · 02/03/2008, 01:59 PM

i know a lot of people like pacific coast(PCI) chillers. i have a jbj nano artica, but haven't hooked it up yet

DarG · 02/03/2008, 02:19 PM

Tradewinds, undoubtedly. IMO.

Universal Marine Industries chiller if you want to spend 2X as much, or more.

Aqualogic also makes very good chillers.

I use a Current USA Modular 1/3 hp. It's been a good chiller but I think that the Tradewinds is probably better built.

I wouldnt go with less than one of the top chillers when going with the larger units. Universal Marine, Tradewinds and Aqualogic is probably where I would look. Actually, not Universal Marine, they are too expensive unless money is no object and even then I doubt that they are 2X better than Tradewinds.

I had a Universal Marine 1/5 hp that ran trouble free for 10+ years. They used to be priced with Aqualogic, among the most expensive but not in another class of expensive. Im not sure what justifies the cost these days but I know that they are built like tanks.

djay · 02/03/2008, 02:35 PM

True. i have a aqualogic 1/3 now and really liked it. I need to upgrade it now. thanks for both your input

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Originally posted by DarG
Tradewinds, undoubtedly. IMO.

Universal Marine Industries chiller if you want to spend 2X as much, or more.

Aqualogic also makes very good chillers.

I use a Current USA Modular 1/3 hp. It's been a good chiller but I think that the Tradewinds is probably better built.

I wouldnt go with less than one of the top chillers when going with the larger units. Universal Marine, Tradewinds and Aqualogic is probably where I would look. Actually, not Universal Marine, they are too expensive unless money is no object and even then I doubt that they are 2X better than Tradewinds.

I had a Universal Marine 1/5 hp that ran trouble free for 10+ years. They used to be priced with Aqualogic, among the most expensive but not in another class of expensive. Im not sure what justifies the cost these days but I know that they are built like tanks.

02/03/2008, 01:11 PM	#1
djay Moved On Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fishkill, N.Y. Posts: 236	Chiller I need a chiller 3/4hp. which brand is better, tradewind or jbj. or do you suggest a different one

02/03/2008, 01:59 PM	#2
seagirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,130	i know a lot of people like pacific coast(PCI) chillers. i have a jbj nano artica, but haven't hooked it up yet

02/03/2008, 02:19 PM	#3
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Tradewinds, undoubtedly. IMO. Universal Marine Industries chiller if you want to spend 2X as much, or more. Aqualogic also makes very good chillers. I use a Current USA Modular 1/3 hp. It's been a good chiller but I think that the Tradewinds is probably better built. I wouldnt go with less than one of the top chillers when going with the larger units. Universal Marine, Tradewinds and Aqualogic is probably where I would look. Actually, not Universal Marine, they are too expensive unless money is no object and even then I doubt that they are 2X better than Tradewinds. I had a Universal Marine 1/5 hp that ran trouble free for 10+ years. They used to be priced with Aqualogic, among the most expensive but not in another class of expensive. Im not sure what justifies the cost these days but I know that they are built like tanks.