Time taken for chiller to lower temp.

[mach4_9]

Hi guys I've just bought a Hailea 150 chiller to cool down my 3 2 2 tank. Water is being "t-Ed" off my return pump which is rio 26hf. However, it takes 2 to 3hrs to lower temp from 28.5 to 27. Is it normal or is my chiller too small? If it's too small, is there any cost effective way to solve the problem? Thanks you guys.

[onizukaa]

try to run another pump with lower flowrate as a feeder pump for the chiller and see whether it works.

also, when you buy the chiller, is it brand new? try to send it for servicing also, but 1/10 for your 3 feet tank if with sump abit under power.

[mach4_9]

It's brand new, only 3 days old. I will try a different feeder pump, how high is an ideal flow rate? Yes my tank is using with a sump.

[tropic]

i think its abit underpowered.always best to get higher up. is the chiller getting the flowrate within the range below?

Technical Data:

Model: HC-150A

Power: 1/10HP

Voltage: 220~240V

Frequency: 50Hz

Working Current: 1.1A

Water Refrigerated: 50~400L

Iced Mediam: R134a

Rate Of Flow: 200~1200L/H

Weight: 15.0kg

Size: 420×248×365mm

[oceanviper]

Hi guys I've just bought a Hailea 150 chiller to cool down my 3 2 2 tank. Water is being "t-Ed" off my return pump which is rio 26hf. However, it takes 2 to 3hrs to lower temp from 28.5 to 27. Is it normal or is my chiller too small? If it's too small, is there any cost effective way to solve the problem? Thanks you guys.

Hi bro....

That size to chill your 3x2x2....is very underpower....

You should get a bigger one......

[mach4_9]

Yes bro, I got the flowrate correct. So that means the only way is to get a bigger chiller? No other solution? Anyone wants to swop with me?