Chillers: is it OK to unplug it in the middle of a cooling cycle ?

[Danreef]

Hi

Yesterday evening I wanted to do my weekly water change and the chiller started to work when I was going to unplug it. I waited half hour after he stop and did my job. But !!!!! I was wondering if the chiller will be affected if I stop it in the middle of a cooling cycle.

I have a JBJ 1/10 connected to a RSM 250. The JBJ user manual do not say anything about my question.

Any experiences ?

Thanks
Daniel

 

[Mark9]

Good question, i've always wondered the same thing.
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[nanoreefing4fun]

just thinking about it... seems like it would not hurt... it, if it was like you adjusted the temp up to a higher temp & made it quit chilling...

is that an easy practical option before turning off

see what others think...

 

[Parisian]

Whether the compressor is cut by the thermostat or manually, it probably doesn't make any difference. I often do that.

 

[Danreef]

Whether the compressor is cut by the thermostat or manually, it probably doesn't make any difference. I often do that.

Nice !!! The rational is very logic. Now I will not worry if I need to change water and stop the chiller when it is working .

Thank you all for your answers.

Daniel

 

[RedSeaKev]

Not a problem folks, as stated powering down whilst normal cooling cycle will make no difference, many folks run control systems (GHL, Aquatronica etc) to run their chillers anyway setting the chiller 1 degree above a normal running temperature, the controllers then take care of the operation of the chiller not using the on-board chiller controller.

 

[rhogeo]

This brings up a question I have wondered about. Do you need to periodically clean the chiller somehow? Any kind of maintenance that should be done yearly, monthly, etc?

 

[Mark9]

Check your manual for the recommended cleaning and maintenance.

 

[Parisian]

IMO it needs to be decalcified once a year. I use vinegar diluted in RO water, with a small pump.

 

[Danreef]

Ok...good we are discussing this point now.

I have mine connected to an Eheim in replacement of pump #2 of the RSM 250. it is working 24/7 and it will be the full year or you guys stop it in winter and go back to the standard pump and NO chiller connected.

 

[RedSeaKev]

Folks, a simple back flush with mains water usually does the trick, simply send the water via the outlet (reversing the normal flow) and sending it straight to waste.