Chiller questions

[tropic]

I have been in reading in the threads and im getting some info overload.... hope you guys can clarify some things.

Q1- do you switch on the chiller 24/7 and let it runs and allow the compressor to kick in at the preset temp? I have read some switch on the chiller together with their lightings based on a timer set a certain timings. So which are the more common setup and why/?

Q2- Whats the specific model for the temperature controller that you guys have purchase to control the chiller? A specific model would help me alot so i can just purchase the item. I have seen eliwell and fox...will they work the same or different models varies in certain settings? Anyone tried with atc800?

Q3- I am using a hailea chiller hc500a running on 5x2.5ft tank.Temp set at 26deg. Hailea cant set by dec place and I am fine with that.The hailea seems to kick in quite often at 27.1deg above within less than 45min. The number does not jump around very much and is quite stable but the frequent kicking in may not be economical imo. I read that its due to the ambient temp around the temp probe in the chiller. Will this help if i blow 120mm a fan into the chiller vent...or an external thermostat will solve?thanks.

Hope to have some responses.many thanks.

[AravinthanRaja]

i have the same chiller as urs! i removed the back casing and placed a computer fan facing at cooling coil at a 45 degree angle! my chiller goes off for about 1 hour 20 min! but my tank is 3ft and my temp is 24 degree! BUT!!! my chiller is not anywhere near my tank! due to the heat exchange!!! so its like 10ft away and i use an external canister to pump the water in and out! remember to clean the chiller filters and to be more precise, get a digital thermometer and place it at ur main tank and sump! i don't use any other controllers!

[tropic]

i have the same chiller as urs! i removed the back casing and placed a computer fan facing at cooling coil at a 45 degree angle! my chiller goes off for about 1 hour 20 min! but my tank is 3ft and my temp is 24 degree! BUT!!! my chiller is not anywhere near my tank! due to the heat exchange!!! so its like 10ft away and i use an external canister to pump the water in and out! remember to clean the chiller filters and to be more precise, get a digital thermometer and place it at ur main tank and sump! i don't use any other controllers!

Finally some enlightenment.thanks. Err, back casing can remove? got to check again. will it attract more dust? the blower that you place is infront of the chiller is it .

[Gouldian]

I have been in reading in the threads and im getting some info overload.... hope you guys can clarify some things.

Q1- do you switch on the chiller 24/7 and let it runs and allow the compressor to kick in at the preset temp? I have read some switch on the chiller together with their lightings based on a timer set a certain timings. So which are the more common setup and why/?

Q2- Whats the specific model for the temperature controller that you guys have purchase to control the chiller? A specific model would help me alot so i can just purchase the item. I have seen eliwell and fox...will they work the same or different models varies in certain settings? Anyone tried with atc800?

Q3- I am using a hailea chiller hc500a running on 5x2.5ft tank.Temp set at 26deg. Hailea cant set by dec place and I am fine with that.The hailea seems to kick in quite often at 27.1deg above within less than 45min. The number does not jump around very much and is quite stable but the frequent kicking in may not be economical imo. I read that its due to the ambient temp around the temp probe in the chiller. Will this help if i blow 120mm a fan into the chiller vent...or an external thermostat will solve?thanks.

Hope to have some responses.many thanks.

Hi bro,

Q1 - Yes, on the chiller 24/7 and leave it to the temperature controller to do its work. Unless, your room temperature is lower that your desired tank temperature (only happens in temperate country).

Q2 - External temperature controller is good when you suspect your in-build temperature controller is not able to perform to your liking.

Q3 - Keeping your condenser free from blockage with good cold air circulation will aid the performance of your chiller. External temperature controller do not increase the performance of the chiller. See -

HTH

[iskay]

Q1, Assuming that your tank is not in an aircon room, the purpose of the chiller is to keep the water temperature CONSTANTLY lower than the atmosphere. If you power it on off with the lights, you are creating a mini global-warming effect that will kill your corals. If you only keep fish, chiller is not a MUST in the first place. Unless you keep cold water species (deep water species, temperate species)

[tropic]

Q1, Assuming that your tank is not in an aircon room, the purpose of the chiller is to keep the water temperature CONSTANTLY lower than the atmosphere. If you power it on off with the lights, you are creating a mini global-warming effect that will kill your corals. If you only keep fish, chiller is not a MUST in the first place. Unless you keep cold water species (deep water species, temperate species)

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Thanks for the explaination. But logically i understand why we need the chiller. But why would some reefers put the chiller and MH on a timer ??

[BFG]

Thanks for the explaination. But logically i understand why we need the chiller. But why would some reefers put the chiller and MH on a timer ??

You must understand that some people might think their way is right while others may think it's not. When you encounter such situation, it is up to you to decide. They may have their reason and might not want to listen to others view. If you think it's wrong, then by all means, find another method to follow. This type of situation, if you try to go against it, be it in the forum or the general public area, might cause some unhappiness and feelings might get hurt. My advice is go in 1 ear, come out the other ear lah. Nobody get offended and everyone is happy.

[tropic]

Thanks noted that.Ijust need to know the differences on the two setup. As I have not used chiller before my previous setup long time back i just need to know the common setup. initially planned for an aircon compressor but after deeep though on how the trunking may need to be run to the living rm , i drop the idea. So the more common way is on the chiller 24/7 and let i adjust to the desired temp to be set automatically?

Any idea the benefits it has to preset chiller to switch on using timer />?