Air-Con System Doubling up as Chiller?

[Milch_Tan]

Hi bros/sis,

I am very curious if it is possible to have a air-con system that can double up as a chiller, eg. System 4 Air-Con : 3xA/C units & 1x Reef Tank.

Can this actually be done? if so then would be able to save space/cost if we are changing A/Cs for our houses

[LaW]

i heard cases of 1 tank + 1 room

for the event, of 3 + 1. it might be taxing even if possible and you will need a high hp compressor.

and you will not be using those inverter series for tank. so do consider.

[Goondoo]

Hi bros/sis,

I am very curious if it is possible to have a air-con system that can double up as a chiller, eg. System 4 Air-Con : 3xA/C units & 1x Reef Tank.

Can this actually be done? if so then would be able to save space/cost if we are changing A/Cs for our houses

The average water temperature is usually 2-3 degrees celcius below room temperature. But its debatable if it is worth the power since we can't really measure it off hand.

[Solo77]

Inverter aircon can't be used cos of the hooking of ext. Thermostat. It is possible but when

u on all units, very likely overload. Subject to correction cos that was my understanding when I did my research. Subject to correction from snr reefers who are technically trained.

[Milch_Tan]

many thanks for all the help! think will still stick to conventional chiller/compressor

[dersuz]

I am user of system 4 aircon with 1 set to my 4.5ft marine tank. It would be wise if you are a frequent user of aircon for your rooms, if not more energy will be wasted just to kick in the compressor to serve yr marine tank especial in the day. Idealy 1 to 1 will be better a choice.

[Solo77]

That is a sound advice as non inverter will kick start at full load, hence if u use system 4, more than 1 hp, not economical. Standalone will be suggested by bro dersuz

[Milch_Tan]

hi bro dersuz, thanks for your inputs too.. btw if you want the 6 ft cabinet, i should be able to give u very good pricing, haha.

hmmm my family, probably almost every night so that's 2x aircon, n that's only during the night, i don't turn on that regularly. there's also the kick-in for chillers, so should be more economical? what bout compressors? do they have kick in and resting periods too?

sorry for the many questions.

[Gouldian]

hi bro dersuz, thanks for your inputs too.. btw if you want the 6 ft cabinet, i should be able to give u very good pricing, haha.

hmmm my family, probably almost every night so that's 2x aircon, n that's only during the night, i don't turn on that regularly. there's also the kick-in for chillers, so should be more economical? what bout compressors? do they have kick in and resting periods too?

sorry for the many questions.

* Yes, like chillers, compressors will kick in when it reaches the preset temperature

* Using your large split unit compressor will draw more current than a standalone (economical - running cost)

* If your current is a split 3, you will need to disconnect 1 of your room totally and use that for your chiller - this may void warranty

Like the rest, I suggest a separate single non-invertor unit dedicated to your tank.

[Milch_Tan]

Hi bro Gouldian, thanks for your concise answers, and all the rest who replied, learn a great deal.