How long do chillers last?

want2reef · 02/01/2006, 07:14 PM

I'm picking up a Aqualogic chiller for cheap, one catch is, it's 5 years old.

How much more life do you think it has?

Here is a link.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=AL2133K

Thanks

fishfiend00s · 02/01/2006, 09:17 PM

Thats a good question I have one also wondering the life span.

fishdoc11 · 02/01/2006, 09:28 PM

Aqualogic chillers, if serviced semi regularly(and sometimes if not) will last a long time....easily 10 years or more.

want2reef · 02/02/2006, 08:24 AM

If it does last another 5 years, then I guess it was a $100 well spent.

TANGBOY5000 · 02/02/2006, 11:39 AM

You can have them serviced just like your car's AC. Rust is usually the leading cause of chiller failure, due to location and materials used.

want2reef · 02/02/2006, 07:47 PM

Ya, maybe I'll take it to get checked out.

fishdoc11 · 02/02/2006, 08:25 PM

If you are a construction or maintenance contractor one of your HVAC guys could probably do it for you.

02/01/2006, 07:14 PM	#1
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	How long do chillers last? I'm picking up a Aqualogic chiller for cheap, one catch is, it's 5 years old. How much more life do you think it has? Here is a link. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=AL2133K Thanks __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

02/01/2006, 09:28 PM	#3
fishdoc11 catch and release Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Old Hickory,TN Posts: 13,237	Aqualogic chillers, if serviced semi regularly(and sometimes if not) will last a long time....easily 10 years or more. __________________ "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -- Thomas H. Huxley Current Tank Info: 70 gallon mixed reef

02/02/2006, 08:24 AM	#4
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	If it does last another 5 years, then I guess it was a $100 well spent. __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

02/02/2006, 07:47 PM	#6
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	Ya, maybe I'll take it to get checked out. __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

02/02/2006, 08:25 PM	#7
fishdoc11 catch and release Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Old Hickory,TN Posts: 13,237	If you are a construction or maintenance contractor one of your HVAC guys could probably do it for you. __________________ "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -- Thomas H. Huxley Current Tank Info: 70 gallon mixed reef

02/01/2006, 09:17 PM	#2
fishfiend00s Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114	Thats a good question I have one also wondering the life span.

02/02/2006, 11:39 AM	#5
TANGBOY5000 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,130	You can have them serviced just like your car's AC. Rust is usually the leading cause of chiller failure, due to location and materials used.