Chiller thermostat problem

Originally Posted by monsterz1975

He does repair , service for chiller.

Will call him later. Thanks

Originally Posted by sherman

Bro,
If you know about electrical,you can get the external thermostat from Sim Lim and wire up yourself.Otherwise Bro monster recomend you someone he has deal before.
So should be no problem.
Either way,an external thermostat measure your tank temperature on line whilst the internal thermostat measure the water pump into the chiller reservoir by your pump.
Because of this the internal thermostat cut in and out very often.

Regards

I do know something about electrical connection, but to be safe, will consult the professionals

Originally Posted by bonjour2

I am no longer facing the problem of fequent cut ins, in fact, my chiller stops for almost 40 mins when temp register 25 degree, to reach 27 deg and then it kicks in again.
Got a reefer ( identity protected as requested) to do up mine. Maybe u can try contacting Derek over at SRC ( Coral Labs) who services chiller or like wat monster suggest, Nelson at Harlequin.

How long does it normally takes to cool down your tank, for how many liters?

Originally Posted by aCe^bOwleRz

How long does it normally takes to cool down your tank, for how many liters?

mine is a small 2.5 footer tank , total water volume inclusive of sump adds to est 124litres, 1/4HP hailea takes 15- 20 min to cool from 28 degrees to 25 degrees.

Originally Posted by bonjour2

mine is a small 2.5 footer tank , total water volume inclusive of sump adds to est 124litres, 1/4HP hailea takes 15- 20 min to cool from 28 degrees to 25 degrees.

Thanks

Guess mine might be working abit longer

Originally Posted by aCe^bOwleRz

Thanks

Guess mine might be working abit longer

My take 1 hr 15min to chill from 27deg to 26deg with 2x250w MH running and it will kick in again about 1hr 45 min later.

Originally Posted by monsterz1975

My take 1 hr 15min to chill from 27deg to 26deg with 2x250w MH running and it will kick in again about 1hr 45 min later.

Monster tank

From my assumption, I think the larger the tank volume with or without sump, the longer it will take the chiller to cool down the volume of water.
It also means that the chiller does not really kick in so fast, normally longer than the time needed to chill the water.

Correct assumption?

Originally Posted by aCe^bOwleRz

Monster tank

From my assumption, I think the larger the tank volume with or without sump, the longer it will take the chiller to cool down the volume of water.
It also means that the chiller does not really kick in so fast, normally longer than the time needed to chill the water.

Correct assumption?

That why it will save u on ur PUB bill.

Originally Posted by monsterz1975

That why it will save u on ur PUB bill.

Ic, thanks bro

so which is better?

The price for a external thermostat is very expensive at $200..

any cheaper one??

Originally Posted by iori_del

so which is better?

The price for a external thermostat is very expensive at $200..

any cheaper one??

you can get one for less than $80.
Check barra contact, I think it is less than $60 ..