tradewinds chillers input

[Fly Guy]

1/3 HP

UP TO 275

8-25 GPM

49

14.5X11.5X10.5

7.2

115V

3500

any input????

[Geoff]

i got most of the chart figured out, but some of the others i am clueless on. not sure they mean much though.

if that 49 is decibels than that is great!!

the thing with chillers is they are all basically the same thing. only the size of the coil is different. about the only thing i would compare to get an idea on efficiency is look at another 1/3HP chillers flow rates. if this ones is higher than the other than this is a better chiller. the slower the flow needs to be the smaller the titanium coil is.

comparing chillers is a bear because of this fact. not to mention that their BTU ratings are not listed either. unless that is the 3500 number on the end. if you can find another chiller with a BTU number that would be even easier.

G~

[Fly Guy]

Originally Posted by Geoff

if that 49 is decibels than that is great!!

G~

LOL

sorry..i missed some of the cut and paste

i am just looking for a chiller for my 225. It is going ot be a lps only tank so i dont think im going to drop my 250's right on top of the water anyway. I honestly think in my air conditioned house that the pci 1/10 would work but i found this for about $400 1 year old WITH the dual stage controller. I know nothing about them and just wnated input. There, hows a little info to help me answer my question : )

heres the REST of the story...its the 1/3 im looking at $675 retail

whadya think??

Drop-in chiller features Super Duplex Stainless Steel coil type probe which is designed to lay flat in the sump. The probe is 12" x 2.5" and comes with a 67" lead to the chiller. Highly efficient with leak resistant brazed joints, noise reducing rubber feet, Copland high efficiency compressor, safe 134A refrigerant, and a powder coated aluminum cover. Includes digital LCD single stage temperature controller (upgradeable to dual stage) and 2 year warranty. 3 year extended warranty available through the manufacturer. Horse Power Tank Size (gallons) Flow Rate Min-Max Weight (lbs) Dimensions (LXWXH) Amps Volts BTU Rating 1/5 HP UP TO 120 5-14 GPM 40 14.5X11.5X10.5 3.75 115V 1500 1/4 HP UP TO 165 7-20 GPM 45 14.5X11.5X10.5 4.9 115V 2500 1/3 HP UP TO 275 8-25 GPM 49 14.5X11.5X10.5 7.2 115V 3500 SUPER 1/3 HP UP TO 375 10-30 GPM 55 16.5X16.5X12 7.5 115V 4200 Compact 1/2 UP TO 425 10-30 GPM 65 16.5X16.5X12 8.8 115v 4900 Details Manufacturer: TradeWinds Availabilty: Usually ships in 2-3 days Price: $675.95

[Geoff]

honestly, the most important thing to look for when buying a used chiller are the recharging ports. refrigeration units are just about bullet proof. if it makes noise, than it is working. if it is not cooling than all it needs is more refrigerant. refrigerant is pretty easy to replace if the chiller has ports. if it does not have ports than getting it recharged is a much more expensive proposition.

G~

[Loverotties]

Yes 8 - 25 GPM.