Temp Controller Questions

Surferlopez · 02/19/2006, 02:19 PM

Hey Just wondering If anyone had any experience with placing a chiller outside??
I just moved a chiller outside the house about 20ft away from where the tank sits- The Chiller is 1/3hp Current Prime Chiller- The controller that came with it is a single stage Ranco Controller, The chiller has an option to run the sensor inside a port placed inside the chiller- the problem I'm having is that the tank thermometer and the Chiller temp controller are reading different temperatures, and the chiller wants to stay on the whole day- This problem only happens during daylight hours, the chiller is well ventilated, but I still beleive that the sensor is picking up some internal heat from the chiller- Is there anyway to extend the wire from the Temp controller to the sensor about 20-30 so it is able to read the temperature inside the sump??

Danny

Mercer · 02/19/2006, 02:29 PM

Might be better off getting a single stage controller and running some power out to the chiller when it is needed. Extending the probe may give you false readings, or no readings at all.

Surferlopez · 02/19/2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Mercer
Might be better off getting a single stage controller and running some power out to the chiller when it is needed. Extending the probe may give you false readings, or no readings at all.

Yeah I could use the same temp controller that I currently have, but I was told to never run extension cords to chillers, too much amperage???

Mercer · 02/19/2006, 02:34 PM

Well, generally you shouldn't. If you buy an extension chord to match you will be fine.

Don't go to the dollar store and buy a $1 12 foot chord - you're only asking for trouble when you try to move amps through it.

Best bet is going to be going to home depot, lowes, or another large hardware store. They have chords designed for large power tools and so on.

Surferlopez · 02/19/2006, 10:24 PM

has anyone extended the sensor probe wire?? I read somewhere that they sometimes sell those same Ranco controllers with 400' of wire??? I think it was under AquaticEcosystems website

jimbo045 · 02/19/2006, 10:29 PM

I have mine through a tile wall under the house. It is outside but not exposed to the climate too much, being under the house floor. JD

02/19/2006, 02:19 PM	#1
Surferlopez Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 602	Temp Controller Questions Hey Just wondering If anyone had any experience with placing a chiller outside?? I just moved a chiller outside the house about 20ft away from where the tank sits- The Chiller is 1/3hp Current Prime Chiller- The controller that came with it is a single stage Ranco Controller, The chiller has an option to run the sensor inside a port placed inside the chiller- the problem I'm having is that the tank thermometer and the Chiller temp controller are reading different temperatures, and the chiller wants to stay on the whole day- This problem only happens during daylight hours, the chiller is well ventilated, but I still beleive that the sensor is picking up some internal heat from the chiller- Is there anyway to extend the wire from the Temp controller to the sensor about 20-30 so it is able to read the temperature inside the sump?? Danny

02/19/2006, 02:29 PM	#2
Mercer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 274	Might be better off getting a single stage controller and running some power out to the chiller when it is needed. Extending the probe may give you false readings, or no readings at all.

02/19/2006, 02:34 PM	#4
Mercer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 274	Well, generally you shouldn't. If you buy an extension chord to match you will be fine. Don't go to the dollar store and buy a $1 12 foot chord - you're only asking for trouble when you try to move amps through it. Best bet is going to be going to home depot, lowes, or another large hardware store. They have chords designed for large power tools and so on.

02/19/2006, 10:24 PM	#5
Surferlopez Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 602	has anyone extended the sensor probe wire?? I read somewhere that they sometimes sell those same Ranco controllers with 400' of wire??? I think it was under AquaticEcosystems website

02/19/2006, 10:29 PM	#6
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	I have mine through a tile wall under the house. It is outside but not exposed to the climate too much, being under the house floor. JD