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02-22-2007, 06:11 PM
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Big Fishy
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Water Chillers help
I got my chiller up and running. Its about 2 feet from the tank. I have the pump for the sump going to the chiller and than going from the chiller to the tank. The water going into the tank is virtualy nothing. Wondering what I can do to fix it. I have two powerheads in it just for some cycling. I was thinking of getting a bigger pump but I dont no what size would work
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02-22-2007, 07:21 PM
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Keep on truckin'
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What size is the pump?
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02-22-2007, 07:37 PM
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I'm sorry.......
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Location: South West Florida
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what make and model is the chiller and what pump do you have on it now?
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02-23-2007, 10:43 AM
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Big Fishy
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The Chiller is a Pacific Coast Import CL-280. And the Sump pump doesnt tell me anything except that it is Type E 120v. But the tank size is 54 corner. If that helps
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02-23-2007, 10:47 AM
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Eat more PIE
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You need a flow of 500 to 800 GPH through that chiller.
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02-23-2007, 10:50 AM
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I'm sorry.......
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What type of pump do you have on it? Water flow 300gph minimum/600gph maxim through the unit. A mag-5 seems perfect
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02-23-2007, 10:51 AM
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Eat more PIE
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Now Includes Dual Controller. Can control temp on the chiller and your existing heater.
HCL-280 Aquarium Chiller unit.
High quality, durable, completely enclosed. Digital control Titanium heat exchanger.
Water flow 500gph minimum 800gph maximum
hose connections 1/2" or 5/8"
12"L x 12" W x 13.5" H
10 degree cooling up to 100 gallons
30 degree cooling up to 60 gallons
Don't let this small size fool you. This is an true chiller and very powerful for it's size. Some customers are using these on 150 gallon tanks. So if you do not need much drop in temp, you can use these on even large tanks.
38db noise rating
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02-23-2007, 10:52 AM
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Big Fishy
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Well Higher gph would be better? The pump that is on their now the nameplate doesnt give me a description of the pump
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02-23-2007, 10:52 AM
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I'm sorry.......
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The price seems good on that chiller and I'm in the market for one too
Can you get a picture of your pump?
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02-23-2007, 10:53 AM
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Big Fishy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Casey
Now Includes Dual Controller. Can control temp on the chiller and your existing heater.
HCL-280 Aquarium Chiller unit.
High quality, durable, completely enclosed. Digital control Titanium heat exchanger.
Water flow 500gph minimum 800gph maximum
hose connections 1/2" or 5/8"
12"L x 12" W x 13.5" H
10 degree cooling up to 100 gallons
30 degree cooling up to 60 gallons
Don't let this small size fool you. This is an true chiller and very powerful for it's size. Some customers are using these on 150 gallon tanks. So if you do not need much drop in temp, you can use these on even large tanks.
38db noise rating
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Thats the 1. Worth every penny
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02-23-2007, 10:54 AM
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Eat more PIE
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Yes you need the right amount of flow for it to work the way it is suppose to also low flow through it will shorten its life span.
It is a darn good chiller.
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02-23-2007, 10:55 AM
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Big Fishy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by abigtroutt
The price seems good on that chiller and I'm in the market for one too
Can you get a picture of your pump?
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Um not at this time i dont have the camera. The wify needs to get home from work cause she has it and I dont no how to use it
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02-23-2007, 10:55 AM
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Big Fishy
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So we are gunna say 800 gph?
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02-23-2007, 10:59 AM
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I'm sorry.......
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfenbuttel
Um not at this time i dont have the camera. The wify needs to get home from work cause she has it and I dont no how to use it
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I think a mag - 7 http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=DN1125
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02-23-2007, 11:00 AM
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Eat more PIE
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The mag 7 would work great.
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