Arctica Chiller 1/4Hp Kick in 3mins

[stmomo]

I guess maybe the chiller is not big enough. The chiller can't cool fast enough to a lower temperature. Another scenario could be there is too many equipments in your tanks and gives out heat. Eg lighting such as MH and pump gives out heat.

Sorry Bro, maybe i interprete wrongly. My Chiller stop running and rest for about 2 to 3hrs, then starts again and run for 45mins then stop for 2 to 3hrs again. Ok right?

[stmomo]

2 suggestions:

1) why not have the chiller return directly into main tank instead of sump? This way your tank will truly have chilled water.

2) sidetrack abit: increase the water level of the skimmer slightly. The skimmate is now forming inside the chamber. Makes it hard to clean. Raise it such that the skimmate starts at the cleaning cup neck. This way you only need to wash the collection cup, don't need to clean the chamber.

IMHO, a more accurate way is to use an external temp controller that comes with external probe. This probe should be placed into the main tank. This way, it's more relevant, else the chiller thermostat is merely detecting sump temp (which could be usually higher due to insump power-sucker pumps.

Thanks for the advice bro....

1)Because my downpipe might not be able to handle the extra vol of water from the chiller pump.

2) Ya.... I notice that also. I had been adjusting the amount of air intake for the skimmer but still tunning and running in. Btw more air means more bubble means it will raise the bubble hgher right?