Chiller question

Barcochris · 05-14-2007, 06:29 PM

Does anybody have any information on this chiller?
Current USA Prime Tower Chiller, 1/4hp Model #2645

I am interested in getting it but I am limited on my space, I could put it behind the tank, but it would be tight to the wall. I could put it next to the tank but I am wondering if it is loud, or is it like a fridge starting? Any help would be great.

Nervoustime · 05-14-2007, 06:36 PM

I have the JBJ Artica Chiller 1/4 HP with my 90 gallon Oceanic Tech tank. If you are concerned about noise, this unit is extremely quiet. I have it in my family room. The temperature is set at 80 degrees. When it gets to 81 degress, the unit kicks on until it gets down to 79 degrees. Works extremely well, and it has a 2 year warranty. Another member recommended it to me three months ago, and I am extremely satisfied with this chiller. Highly recommended!!!!

lcstorc · 05-15-2007, 07:08 AM

I have a 1/4 hp Pacific Coast and love it. Very quiet but it does put off quite a bit of heat. Once we moved it into the open it got a lot better.

Barcochris · 05-15-2007, 06:40 PM

Well I am going to pick up my chiller this weekend. My tank really needs it so I am excited. I also ordered a mag 5 to run it. the min is 300 GPH and the max is 600 GPH so 500 sounds good to me. also on the way is Three clams. A gold rim tang, a fox face and a Lunar wrasse.

Nervoustime · 05-15-2007, 06:45 PM

You want to make sure that the chiller can cool the water running through it. You don't want the water to move through the chiller very quickly. Otherwise, it will run much longer. Just my opinion.

05-14-2007, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Barcochris Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 358 View Gallery Karma Komment	Chiller question Does anybody have any information on this chiller? Current USA Prime Tower Chiller, 1/4hp Model #2645 I am interested in getting it but I am limited on my space, I could put it behind the tank, but it would be tight to the wall. I could put it next to the tank but I am wondering if it is loud, or is it like a fridge starting? Any help would be great.

05-14-2007, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 452 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chiller question I have the JBJ Artica Chiller 1/4 HP with my 90 gallon Oceanic Tech tank. If you are concerned about noise, this unit is extremely quiet. I have it in my family room. The temperature is set at 80 degrees. When it gets to 81 degress, the unit kicks on until it gets down to 79 degrees. Works extremely well, and it has a 2 year warranty. Another member recommended it to me three months ago, and I am extremely satisfied with this chiller. Highly recommended!!!!

05-15-2007, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chiller question I have a 1/4 hp Pacific Coast and love it. Very quiet but it does put off quite a bit of heat. Once we moved it into the open it got a lot better. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-15-2007, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Barcochris Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 358 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chiller question Well I am going to pick up my chiller this weekend. My tank really needs it so I am excited. I also ordered a mag 5 to run it. the min is 300 GPH and the max is 600 GPH so 500 sounds good to me. also on the way is Three clams. A gold rim tang, a fox face and a Lunar wrasse.

05-15-2007, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 452 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chiller question You want to make sure that the chiller can cool the water running through it. You don't want the water to move through the chiller very quickly. Otherwise, it will run much longer. Just my opinion.

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