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Arctica vs Teco

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Jameshong Newbie

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Ignoring the pricing, which one offers better efficiency (electrical wattage vs cooling wattage), reliability and noise level?

I prefer Arctica b'cos of it's compact size..LOL!

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LittleBurger Newbie

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Ignoring the pricing, which one offers better efficiency (electrical wattage vs cooling wattage), reliability and noise level?

comparing on paper specs, hp to hp, teco uses less wattage. but practical is always diff. wonder anyone does any experiment on this.

I think teco wins on noise. artica has a woo woo sound when chiller kicks in.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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I had used both 1/3HP model before.

Artica win hand down for efficiency if you don't mind the noise.

Teco TR20 need a much longer time to chill a 5ft vs Artica DBA250.

You save a lot on your elect bill.

So is $ vs noise. Depend on which is more important to you.

Also u need to manage the heat as well.

The longer the chiller run.. the longer the hot air stay in your room.

Tom

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