chiller location

[scorpio75m]

Is it ok if i place chiller 5-6meter away from my tank? bcoz my tank is inside my room. just want to get rid of noice and heat.

so my in/out hose is more then 10meter. any idea?

[BFG]

Should be ok but maybe you need to insulate the outlet hose of the chiller to retain the cold water temp.

[Solo77]

it is okay but you will need to ensure getting a correct pump to ensure efficiency level. Make sure you secure all the joints proper to prevent leak and flooding. : )

[scorpio75m]

power head with 2000L/H is it ok? im using 1200L/H now. plan to get fox external termostat also.

plan to use pvc pipe or stainless steel pipe for long run.

[Solo77]

There is head loss, most pumps have less than 5m. This does not include headloss from those elbow joint, etc. Hence, u might need to take a powerful pump and PVC pipes will be recommended for the pressure. U might want to reconsider the placement of yr chiller.

[scorpio75m]

from my tank to chiller is 7m. so water in & out is about 14m. i have no idea which power head can do the job.

by the way thanks for reply for my question.

[Milch_Tan]

hi bro, u might wanna check on the flowcharts of the pump normally graphed on the box of the pump, showing the flowrate per distance. Hope it helps, but don't think we can safely trust the flow chart as it is assuming a straight line distance w/o the bends (ie. 90 degree elbow joint etc). Your distance sounds really long, think u'll need an extremely powerful pump.

[LaW]

rule of thumb: 6m of horizontal length is equal to about 1m vertical.

those charts on pump rating are on vertical measurement.

all the best.

[scorpio75m]

thanks so much to bro BFG, Solo77, Milch Tan & LaW for help.

i will try to use 2000 l/h power head 1st & see the result.

[CFOh]

thanks so much to bro BFG, Solo77, Milch Tan & LaW for help.

i will try to use 2000 l/h power head 1st & see the result.

and take note... in your scenario... better get those pressure rated pump.. don't use compact pump.. still need to check the head loss spec first before purchase..

for example AquaBee 2000 the head loss @ 1.6m only and AquaBee 2000/I head loss @ 3m...

the initially result hard to justify. cause normal compact pump easier seize and exhibit back flow when overdrive in long run...

you may consider Eheim model too... pls find the head loss performance curve for 1260 and 1262 as below:

Cheers and Happy Reefing...

[scorpio75m]

and take note... in your scenario... better get those pressure rated pump.. don't use compact pump.. still need to check the head loss spec first before purchase..

for example AquaBee 2000 the head loss @ 1.6m only and AquaBee 2000/I head loss @ 3m...

the initially result hard to justify. cause normal compact pump easier seize and exhibit back flow when overdrive in long run...

you may consider Eheim model too... pls find the head loss performance curve for 1260 and 1262 as below:

Cheers and Happy Reefing...

thanks so much again. 1260 is not cheap to buy. the best i reconsider the placement of my chiller again.

[stevenkoh08]

Hi there it ok i'm total having more than 8-10m

[CFOh]

Hi there it ok i'm total having more than 8-10m

8 to 10m will trade off you sump overflow margin when power outage and cooling efficiency..... may need to consider sump volume during design phase..

Cheers and Happy Reefing...

[scorpio75m]

maybe mine is to far away. tank to chiller is 7m & chiller to tank 7m. total 14m.

i feel like to put my chiller outside the window.