Chiller question

[klim]

Hi guys and gals,

I have a question which I hope can get some good advise.

I have a Teco RA680 with me for a long time. Recently found that the Fan is not working and check the replacement cost is around $100.

What do you think, should I repair or move on with new one? If yes, what is your recommendation am HP?

My budget is about 200-300. Don't think can afford new one unless is around the range.

My tank is 4x2x2.5 and a sump 3x1x1. So water is around 500L.

[Sprinter]

Bro no point repair buy a new one. If you can afford get Hailea chiller now new model and facelift. I'm using Hs 66a 1/4 hp for my 2ft cubic tank 240lit.

[klim]

Thanks bro Sprinter. Will consider your option. Brought this chiller and used less Han 6 months after that it was in the store room until recently.

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[Sprinter]

Oh bro Klim i throught you brought new as i kown used chiller need to run once you stop and store for spare it will be down . if i m not wrong the carbon inside the fan motor jammed did you try to tap the fan sometime it may work or take out the fan as sample to Sim lin tower to DIY that the only option. now china brand hailea chiller price reseable famous alot of reefer using i just brought a HS 66A at PETMART $400 for my 2ft tank 240lit and my friend using the old model HA 300a for 2 year so far no problem. as calculation chiller used for 3 year it worth it.

[JeffL]

Hi guys and gals,

I have a question which I hope can get some good advise.

I have a Teco RA680 with me for a long time. Recently found that the Fan is not working and check the replacement cost is around $100.

What do you think, should I repair or move on with new one? If yes, what is your recommendation am HP?

My budget is about 200-300. Don't think can afford new one unless is around the range.

My tank is 4x2x2.5 and a sump 3x1x1. So water is around 500L.

IMO the fan shouldn't cost so much. If you confirm the fan being the culprit, you can try getting one from SLT or ask DIY expert here for help. The fan can be easily replaced. If it involves other parts then it may not be very worth.

[klim]

Thanks Sprinter and Jeff for the advice. Maybe I should try to dismantle the chap and see what I can do.

In the meantime may source for another one if within budget.

[JeffL]

someone is selling HS-28A now in swop shop but Teco is way much better. I seen one of my bro here changed fan. Very easy

[klim]

Really Jeff, can introduce your friend to me bo. Heehee

[JeffL]

oh haha no lah, else he say I sabo him. Anyway it is really easy once u remove the chasis.

can even get quieter fan and 'upgrade' your chiller. Anyway teco already very quiet

[n2711]

change its better

[Jameshong]

Thanks bro Sprinter. Will consider your option. Brought this chiller and used less Han 6 months after that it was in the store room until recently.

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Hi bro,

Since your chiller is used only 6 month duration, I would advice you to change the fan motor instead as the cost is about 95 buck only. If you buy the motor from SLT, it'll cost you 30~50 buck (depend on brand, motor size, watt) and sometime you need to change fan blade as well due to compatible issue and produces rubbing sound.

IMHO, the most expensive part in the chiller is the compressor, if breakdown....throw away and get new one..... !

Btw, if you decided to throw away and get new one, give it to me lor.... !

[klim]

Noted James, will remember u if I do something drastic. Btw I am still looking for compressor type and seeking permission to install. ^^

[Jameshong]

Noted James, will remember u if I do something drastic. Btw I am still looking for compressor type and seeking permission to install. ^^

For compressor type, you can also look for Derek @97979910.

[klim]

Yap. Daikin brand.