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22-11-2004, 05:58 PM | #1 |
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Placement of chillers
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New to chillers. Just like to know a couple of things. After getting a chiller, where would be a reccomended place to place it? Can i place it in my tank cabinet? or is it advisable? And lastly, the 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 hp thing ah.. what is it all about? I know hp = hosepower. but what does the number like 1/2 indicate? thanks.! |
22-11-2004, 07:03 PM | #2 | |
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There is alot of rating standards around. Some of them rate by compressor power, some by cooling power, some anyhow rate. An artica 1/2HP will outperform some of the 1.5HP chillers around so yr best bet is to ask before you buy. The HP rating is not a good indication of performance if you are new to chillers. |
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22-11-2004, 07:10 PM | #3 |
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So the chiller is best to be placed at well ventilated areas? okay.
So to channel the flow of water into the chiller, i can just connect it to the canister filter rite? I dont have to get any external pumps? Cos was reccomended the Arctica chiller using the chiller calculater by JBJ. They say 1/4hp chiller will do(Model DBE-200) But went to the LFS, most reccomend a the 1/3hp chiller. (Model DBM-250) So was wondering whats the diff between these numbers. My tank is a 6x2x2. So looking for any reccomendations of good chillers. |
22-11-2004, 07:20 PM | #4 | |
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Its very confusing how some manufacturers rate their chillers but I can tell you 2 of the methods. Rating by compressor HP 1 cooling ton = 1 HP = 12000BTU = (british thermal unit) 1/2HP = 6000BTU Rating by total cooling HP Compressors will have a lower HP compared to cooling power. A chiller rated with cooling power will have a much lower compressor HP. E.g Chiller cooling power rated at 1/2HP but actual compressor is only 1/3HP. So if you compare a chiller rate with a cooling power of 1/2HP with another chiller with a compressor rating of 1/2HP .. its going to be different. |
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22-11-2004, 07:23 PM | #5 |
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hmm okay thanks for the info.
For a 6x2x2 tank, say if i just wanna the water to be cool ard 26-27 degrees ah, any models of chiller is reccomended? The chiller will be a long term investment for me. Cos if i plan to go into marine, least i have got some of the basic equipments. thanks. |
22-11-2004, 07:28 PM | #6 |
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yr heat load? lightings? pumps?
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22-11-2004, 07:39 PM | #7 |
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so far these are my tank specs
6x2x2 so its abt 180gallons 1 x eheim 2260 1 x eheim 2026 1 x 250watt 6500k MHs 2 x 150watt 14000kMhs 1 x renaflow M4 4 x 40watts FLs daylight. |
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22-11-2004, 09:47 PM | #9 |
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Upgrade? Think no. Equipment will be like this all the way.
Oh changing my FLs to 220watts of PLs as in 4 X 55watts. The rest will be the same. |
22-11-2004, 10:55 PM | #10 |
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My suggestion .. go for 1/2HP
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