Power Rating for JBJ Arctica Chiller 1/5hp.

[marinecreatures]

Hi

What is the Power Rating for JBJ Arctica 1/5hp Chiller????

Some LFS show 600Watt, some shows 480Watt??

Which is correct????

Anyone know the power for Arctica 1/4hp chiller???

[dnsfpl]

[angmoh]

Great now I know my 1/5 heat output is only 150W

[marinecreatures]

Take DBA-150 as example

understand Power = 115V x 5.0A = 575 watts

so what is the difference of this 575 watts compare with the Cooling Amps, Watts and Compressor output watts????

[dnsfpl]

good question...i want to know too lol

[hammy]

This is for 115V power output. Ours is 240 V power supply

[hammy]

According to madpetz website, my 1/3 Arctica is using 1000W

[angmoh]

anyway i'm happy to maintain my monthly electricity bill for the tank at around 30 bucks per month. I'm running a 2ft cube

[marinecreatures]

This is for 115V power output. Ours is 240 V power supply

It does not matter. At the end of the day, the power is still the same.

For 115V, Amp is 5.0A

For 220V, Amp is usually half(2.5A to 3 A)

Question is what is the diff compare with other power in the spec

[CFOh]

Take DBA-150 as example

understand Power = 115V x 5.0A = 575 watts

so what is the difference of this 575 watts compare with the Cooling Amps, Watts and Compressor output watts????

For pump, compressor or fan type power calculation, you need to consider power factor. Due to the Voltage and current are not running in phase. Voltage x current would give you the |S| aka apparent power but not real power. The actual real power is Voltage x current x power factor (you might need to consider power factor correction). The power factor is the cosine of the phase shift.

Pls find the general formula below for reference:

apparent power |S|=|V|*|I|

Actual power P = |S|*(PF) note* power factor ranges from 0 to 1

[marinecreatures]

so what does difference in power rating shown on the spec means?????

[CFOh]

good question...i want to know too lol

It does not matter. At the end of the day, the power is still the same.

For 115V, Amp is 5.0A

For 220V, Amp is usually half(2.5A to 3 A)

Question is what is the diff compare with other power in the spec

The spec posted by bro dnsfpl is Electrical input wattage.. Normally chiller manufacturer may used different convention Electrical input wattage and refrigeration capacity wattage or BTU/Hr. They are two different thing..

You can use the following to obtain both...

http://www.gemsurfs.com/calculator.html#tips14

Cheers and Happy Reefing..

[CFOh]

so what does difference in power rating shown on the spec means?????

Replied..

[marinecreatures]

thks for the info.

so is Teco or Arctica chiller better????

[marinecreatures]

The spec posted by bro dnsfpl is Electrical input wattage.. Normally chiller manufacturer may used different convention Electrical input wattage and refrigeration capacity wattage or BTU/Hr. They are two different thing..

Hi CFOh

Based on ur experience, is Teco or Arctica chiller better for my 422 tank size.

I have shorlisted this 3. TR15, TR20 and JBJ 1/5hp

[james72]

Wrong postings

[CFOh]

Hi CFOh

Based on ur experience, is Teco or Arctica chiller better for my 422 tank size.

I have shorlisted this 3. TR15, TR20 and JBJ 1/5hp

Try below link for chiller size calculator.. slightly overkill is better.. 422 tank size, i suggested 1/4hp... Brand wise your own preference.. myself, I am using Arctica 1/4hp for 3ft tank..

http://www.gemsurfs.com/calculator.html#tips12

Cheers and Happy Reefing..

[youdontnowm]

Hi CFOh Based on ur experience, is Teco or Arctica chiller better for my 422 tank size. I have shorlisted this 3. TR15, TR20 and JBJ 1/5hp

I vote tr20. Always best to oversize for chiller

[marinecreatures]

I vote tr20. Always best to oversize for chiller

Hi Hermit Crab

are u using Teco chiller currently???

how is the performance??

[marinecreatures]

Try below link for chiller size calculator.. slightly overkill is better.. 422 tank size, i suggested 1/4hp... Brand wise your own preference.. myself, I am using Arctica 1/4hp for 3ft tank..

http://www.gemsurfs.com/calculator.html#tips12

Cheers and Happy Reefing..

How often does ur chiller kick in ur 3ft tank???

What is ur utilities bill monthly like???

[CFOh]

Try below link for chiller size calculator.. slightly overkill is better.. 422 tank size, i suggested 1/4hp... Brand wise your own preference.. myself, I am using Arctica 1/4hp for 3ft tank..

http://www.gemsurfs.com/calculator.html#tips12

Cheers and Happy Reefing..

Use below calculator to estimate.. Cheers..

http://www.gemsurfs.com/calculator.html#tips3

[marinecreatures]

Use below calculator to estimate.. Cheers..

http://www.gemsurfs.com/calculator.html#tips3

HI CFOh

Able to provide contact/address where u bought ur Arctica 1/4 Chiller.

How much u bought???

Thks

[CFOh]

HI CFOh

Able to provide contact/address where u bought ur Arctica 1/4 Chiller.

How much u bought???

Thks

I got it quite long ago.. you can try aquamarin or madpetz our sponsor.. Cheers and Happy Reefing..

[建沅]

Can you share how long does your 1/4 chiller kick in for your 3 feeter? Thanks in advance!

[CFOh]

Can you share how long does your 1/4 chiller kick in for your 3 feeter? Thanks in advance!

cant really compare..As I am planing decom current tank and pending to redo tank. currently MH + lights and some pumps removed. left minimum lights. also add many link tank.. total volume can be as big as 5-6ft and my temperature set to 28.5C. The kick in like more than an hour almost didn't notice compare to previously with MH and many lights.. In short. depend power sources introduced to your setup.. Cheers