SRC Member andysho Posted June 5, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2005 I was told that the dirt or so will choke the chiller fan and slow downs its performance How long do we need to clean it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I was told that the dirt or so will choke the chiller fan and slow downs its performance How long do we need to clean it ? choke the condenser rather than the condenser fan. try to clean the condenser abt 6 to 9 mths as a general rule of the thumb. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member koniyakutz Posted June 5, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2005 How do one clean the condenser? I usually remove the cover and clean off the dust + perform a back flush every 6 mths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ervine Posted June 5, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2005 How do one clean the condenser? I usually remove the cover and clean off the dust + perform a back flush every 6 mths. sorry but what's a back flush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member djviper Posted June 5, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2005 i not sure but i think is spray water at the back and clean off the dirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantbicycle Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 i not sure but i think is spray water at the back and clean off the dirt? har? can like that wan ar? i dare not touch anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tigger Posted June 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 try to clean the condenser abt 6 to 9 mths as a general rule of the thumb. how do u clean the condenser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 how do u clean the condenser? 1st, vacuum. 2nd, use a long bristle paintbrush. soak it with soap water and clean ur whole condenser. that's how i do it. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ckkoon Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 Does anyone know if the usual aircon man is also qualified to do servicing for chiller? Or anyone have contact for good value for money chiller servicing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ryanlio Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 Hi I read in my chiller manual that for 6mth maintenance you will need to run fresh water from your chiller outlet to the inlet (reverse flow direction).... I think that is the "back flush".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member djviper Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 har? can like that wan ar? i dare not touch anything ??? y not?? alamak i small kid also know how to wash air con lo haha but normally pple spray chemicals to remove the dirt first than do a flush to totally wash away the dirt that is being trapped on ur condenser. Try doing a google search. There is a "famous" forum there got how to clean chiller guide(something like that) not nice to say it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue1288 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Does anyone know if the usual aircon man is also qualified to do servicing for chiller? Or anyone have contact for good value for money chiller servicing? Saw somewhere in ST Classified where they provide chiller cleaning services haha but not sure if its for aquarium chillers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ckkoon Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 Haha skali they mean chillers meant for commerical use, call them to service fish tank chiller they blur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member scarab Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 Just serviced my chiller 3 weeks ago after using for 1 year. And the amount of dirt caught at the condenser (I think, the things with the fins) is incredible. Totally clog up. The service guy also did back flush and everything, top up gas.......and now the chiller is definitely more efficient. Just monitor the chiller run time, if it gets longer then maybe it's time to service. I think he say outdoor chiller every 6 to 9 months, indoor chiller every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member koniyakutz Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 Check out this thread, http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/showthre...82&page=1&pp=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member koniyakutz Posted June 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2005 Just serviced my chiller 3 weeks ago after using for 1 year. And the amount of dirt caught at the condenser (I think, the things with the fins) is incredible. Totally clog up. The service guy also did back flush and everything, top up gas.......and now the chiller is definitely more efficient. Just monitor the chiller run time, if it gets longer then maybe it's time to service. I think he say outdoor chiller every 6 to 9 months, indoor chiller every year. How much did you pay for servicing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Have you seen the amount of "sh*t" coming out after you acid wash your titanium coil? I am doing this and flushing the fins with water in the toilet once every 3 months. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daimy068 Posted June 8, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 8, 2005 Will using a household steam cleaner to clean the heat exchanger fins and then flushing with water periodically (say once a month) help? This would of course be besides the standard 6 mthly or yearly servicing by the pros. Quote 48x30x27' Tank. Beckett Skimmer. Deltec PF600s. RM FR Pro. DE 250Wx2. DE T5 39Wx4. Tunze 7095+6000x2. Sequence DART pumps x2 (1 return+1chiller) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jun Hong Posted June 9, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 9, 2005 Have you seen the amount of "sh*t" coming out after you acid wash your titanium coil? I am doing this and flushing the fins with water in the toilet once every 3 months. What acid u used? Is vinegar strong enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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