SRC Member FelixSu Posted June 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 hi everyone, I have a 160 litres tank, 2.5x 1.5 x1.5 ft. Am considering on purchasing a chiller finally. What are the ones available in the market and most suitable for the tank. What are the cheaper models i could purchase ranging to the higher end ones? also, durability and noise level. if i wiould to purchase a certain chiller, would it be able to last for for 3 years. are repairs/ parts expensive? can they be serviced? Where is a suitable establishment where i can purchase one? Cheers everyone, Have a great week ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veliferium Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 There are many kinds of chillers out there..There's the resun,artica,and iceprobe..hmm and some others which i duno... For ur tank,maybe can get a resun cl650 so the next time u change ur tank u do not have to change the chiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member FelixSu Posted June 6, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 Don't think i would be upgrading my tank anytime in the next 5 years. is the CL 650 the correct model for the size of m tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kueytoc Posted June 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 I would recommend Pacific Coo 1/2HP as I am using it currently. Reliable & ability to support your aquarium size & beyond. Kick-in less often thereby saving energy costs. Quote WRASSEY REEF PARADISE 4ftx2.5ftx2.5ft SRC Site: Welcome to My World of WRASSEYS !!! CHUISUI Site: WRASSEY World of REEF Paradise !!! mio CAN-REEF Site: Wrassey World !!! SiamReefClub Site: WRASSEY MASTER Hyper ไฮเปà¸à¸£à¹Œ ; Silly Fools ; Labanoon ; I-Nam ไà¸à¸™à¹‰à¸³ ; Modern Dog ; Sirasak Ittipolpanish ; Annita - Nisita Pongsong Twin-CAMs Power Module ! ; MIO Dream Car ! ; MIO Alter-EGO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hotlemond Posted June 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 if you intend to use MH and lots of powerful pumps, then you are better off with a 1/2hp. Otherwise, the C650 should be value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member FelixSu Posted June 6, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 thanks for the replies people. What are the estimated costs of these chillers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hotlemond Posted June 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 you can try them: http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=28919 http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=30336 http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18255 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member FelixSu Posted June 6, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thanks hotlemond for your links. very useful. but isn't CL 650 too large a capacity for my tank? its 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 ft. thats about 160 odd litres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue1288 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thanks hotlemond for your links. very useful. but isn't CL 650 too large a capacity for my tank? its 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 ft. thats about 160 odd litres. Yeah i thought its for around 4 ft. tanks? Does 2.5ft. need that good a capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cityofangels Posted June 20, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 I think a CL650 is way too big for a tank of your size.. I would recommend something abit smaller like the CL280 or CL300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonjour2 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 thanks for the replies people. What are the estimated costs of these chillers? CL650 will be too much imo , CL280 is insufficient for you if considering u still have a sump , I know cos my tank configuration exactly same as yours and i am only using 4 X T5 24W , one Rio HP 20 , ... currently using a 1/4 HP Hailea chiller , can chill the tank efficiently . maybe u want to try CL450 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Eric Posted June 20, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 hi everyone, I have a 160 litres tank, 2.5x 1.5 x1.5 ft. Am considering on purchasing a chiller finally. What are the ones available in the market and most suitable for the tank. What are the cheaper models i could purchase ranging to the higher end ones? also, durability and noise level. if i wiould to purchase a certain chiller, would it be able to last for for 3 years. are repairs/ parts expensive? can they be serviced? Where is a suitable establishment where i can purchase one? Cheers everyone, Have a great week ahead! Get the Resun CL650 abt $400+ brand new if you are on budget. Dailea 1/3hp or 1/2hp if you got extra cash to spare ($1200+++). Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member subxero Posted June 20, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 Get the Resun CL650 abt $400+ brand new if you are on budget. Dailea 1/3hp or 1/2hp if you got extra cash to spare ($1200+++). Eric I think you are referring to Daeil? Arctica is the best.. if you need the bi-annual onsite maintanence else I think Daeil is the same except for the warranty and on-site service. Daeil Fish cooler 1/3 Hp is about $1600.. it is very quiet, but it is too "powerful" for a 2.5ft.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Eric Posted June 21, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted June 21, 2005 I think you are referring to Daeil? Arctica is the best.. if you need the bi-annual onsite maintanence else I think Daeil is the same except for the warranty and on-site service. Daeil Fish cooler 1/3 Hp is about $1600.. it is very quiet, but it is too "powerful" for a 2.5ft.. Hehehe, too powerful then next time can sell me 2ndhand. :-) Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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