SRC Member ml708 Posted October 28, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted October 28, 2014 I noticed that for example, a 1HP artica chiller is rated to cool 3000l of water but for haliea its only rated for 2000l. So in terms of chillers, horsepower is not the only thing that makes it powerful and efficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund Koh Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 One major factor would be the material used for heat transfer within the chiller. There's also the insulation quality of the chiller which affects how outside temperature can affect the efficiency of the chiller. There's also the overall build quality which is crucial in ensuring maximum heat is lost with the least amount of power. Other then these, on the user end we also have to ensure that the chiller is well ventilated and nothing is blocking it's intake/output air vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member solasido Posted October 28, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted October 28, 2014 Seems that artica is much more efficient in the heat transfer and energy usage to drive the condenser. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted October 31, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted October 31, 2014 I noticed that for example, a 1HP artica chiller is rated to cool 3000l of water but for haliea its only rated for 2000l. So in terms of chillers, horsepower is not the only thing that makes it powerful and efficient? 1) How much flow goes into the chiller. 2) Where is the source of the water is pumped into the chiller. Eg. If your source is also near to the output of the chiller, naturally the thermostat of the chiller will drop very quickly. So it drops quickly but will also rise quickly. So your chiller will have a higher frequency of start n stop which will consume more power. Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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