DerrickLim Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi guys, For my new tank (4.5' L x 3' W x 2' H), I intend to install the 1hp compressor above the light set using L bracket. It will be a full height cabinet with lots of grooves for ventilation. Is it advisable for this arrangement? Has anyone done it this way? Thanks :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC TOTQ Winner bellinayu Posted May 13, 2014 SRC TOTQ Winner Share Posted May 13, 2014 Best if compressor is not concealed and placed in the open like at the balcony cos when operating, it's blowing out hot air. 1 Quote Member of: Please visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SunkistC Posted May 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sounds very unsafe.. can you guarantee your L bracket won't get rusty and give way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sounds very unsafe.. can you guarantee your L bracket won't get rusty and give way? It is the same L bracket used for outdoor installation. If HDB approves it for outdoor, I don't see any concern for structure integrity of the bracket when used indoor. However I do share the concern of heat dissipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SunkistC Posted May 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 13, 2014 L bracket for outdoor don't have a saltwater tank running underneath Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators thomas_lim Posted May 13, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 13, 2014 Maybe if u can get the cabinet maker to have a separate box up for your compressor so there is limited salt water evaporation getting to the bracket and compressor. It will save your compressor as well in this manner. Quote Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 L bracket for outdoor don't have a saltwater tank running underneath Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Thanks. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoncube Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Aquarist chamber gave a very good idea for the chiller compressor: place it where you hang your clothes to dry indoor and you can utilize the hot air as well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote My Wish List - Black Ocellaris - Royal Grammar - Orchid Dottyback - Rose Anemone - Zoos (all kinds!) - Purple People Eater - Floridae Rics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SunkistC Posted May 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 14, 2014 Previously I had my Marine Tank in my bedroom and it was placed under the Aircon fancoil, and after awhile the metal parts in the fancoil all turned rusty. Perhaps you can consider what Thomas suggested, but definitely not directly above the tank. At least you don't have to worry one day the compressor may collapse and smash your tank... but before that could happen your compressor mostly likely will be damaged due to rust. Safety 1st bro.. hope to see your awesome tank soon .. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted May 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 14, 2014 In principle, all heavy stuffs should stay at grade level. Cheers, James Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black tank Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Placing above the tank will make your room hot when compressor kick in and serving difficult. Is best to installed at where you can dry your cloth to make use of the hot air so that you can save electric bill on your dryer. My cloth dried on daily basis without the use of Dryer and make my wife happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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