Water Chillers help

Wolfenbuttel · 02-22-2007, 06:11 PM

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

Pinderville · 02-22-2007, 07:21 PM

What size is the pump?

abigtroutt · 02-22-2007, 07:37 PM

what make and model is the chiller and what pump do you have on it now?

Wolfenbuttel · 02-23-2007, 10:43 AM

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

Casey · 02-23-2007, 10:47 AM

You need a flow of 500 to 800 GPH through that chiller.

abigtroutt · 02-23-2007, 10:50 AM

What type of pump do you have on it? Water flow 300gph minimum/600gph maxim through the unit. A mag-5 seems perfect

Casey · 02-23-2007, 10:51 AM

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

Wolfenbuttel · 02-23-2007, 10:52 AM

Well Higher gph would be better? The pump that is on their now the nameplate doesnt give me a description of the pump

abigtroutt · 02-23-2007, 10:52 AM

The price seems good on that chiller and I'm in the market for one too

Can you get a picture of your pump?

Wolfenbuttel · 02-23-2007, 10:53 AM

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

Thats the 1. Worth every penny

Casey · 02-23-2007, 10:54 AM

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.

Wolfenbuttel · 02-23-2007, 10:55 AM

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?

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

Wolfenbuttel · 02-23-2007, 10:55 AM

So we are gunna say 800 gph?

abigtroutt · 02-23-2007, 10:59 AM

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

I think a mag - 7 http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=DN1125

Casey · 02-23-2007, 11:00 AM

The mag 7 would work great.