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Old 02-18-2005, 11:46 AM   #1
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PCH chillers?


Has anyone used PCH brand chillers? I guess they're a fairly new brand. I've always used Custom Sealife in the past, but they went under. If anyone has brand reccomendations I would be highly appreciative, PCH caught my eye because they're so cheap-- about $800 cheaper for each of the 3hp chillers i need.
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Old 02-18-2005, 01:24 PM   #2
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Wowsers, you need a 3HP chiller!!

are you doing a cold water tank or is the tank just that big. either way i want to know more.

i did a quick google and could not find anything. could you post a link?

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Old 02-18-2005, 03:56 PM   #3
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Thanks for the welcome


Actually I need 2 3hp chillers, im setting up a 10 gal tank on the surface of Venus.

But seriously, its a 3k gallon (16' x 6' x 4') temperate shark tank. I've been brought in on a museum installation, and this is a learning experience for me. The project is a mess. I've never done anything near this size, but I do know that the 4 series 4 little giant pumps (~ 600 gph each at the head and pressure involved) and berlin protein skimmers that the tank manufacturer wanted to use are woefully inadequate. We've got some 3/4 hp pumps that we're going to use, but now i need to look at chillers and skimmers. I was thinking of a big ETS skimmer. On the chillers though, I'm clueless. I was drawn to the Pacific Coast brand because of the price - only $2500 vs $3000+ from other manufacturers - but no one seems to have much experience with them. And sry, apparently PC doesnt have a website.
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sounds like a fun project.

you might want to check out www.aquaticeco.com. they deal with the aquaculture industry. they have whole house units converted over to aquarium chillers. they also have industrial sized skimmers. i have a feeling they will be your best bet.

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