Chillers

[txg8gxp]

Good info, Thanks.

Actually, the chiller itself isn't 100% silent either -- they are essentially a small refrigeration unit.. When mine kicks on, I can hear its fan start, and a slight hum of the compressor running. Its not LOUD, but the chiller itself is definitely not silent.

-Justin

[FireWater]

OK, I am back - I looked up as many as I could and found the same thing with all the smaller ones. I looked at those since you stated it was for the smaller tank

No pump on all the ones I found

[txg8gxp]

Thanks for putting in some research. I was hoping to be able to add a chiller now and a sump later. Looks like I need the sump first, to hold another pump.

OK, I am back - I looked up as many as I could and found the same thing with all the smaller ones. I looked at those since you stated it was for the smaller tank

No pump on all the ones I found

[cadamsreef]

How warm is your tank? If it's not more than 80 I would not use a chiller. They use a lot of electricity. I have to use one because my tank would be around 85 without one. Small little cheap fans work the best on smaller tanks.

[txg8gxp]

If I leave the tank closed all day it will get to 80. But I beat once I get a sump put on and fan like you said I will be fine.

[CoryDude]

For nano's, there's always the IceProbe chiller. There's no fans so no noise, but you got to drill the tank or sump for the cooling probe. It may work for your application. If not, 1/15th - 1/10th hp size should work.

There's also the Coolworks Microchiller that doensn't require any drilling and does come with a small powerfilter to move the water.

I've had 3 chillers over 15 years and haven't seen one that comes with a pump either.

[ErikH]

Some dont need a pump, which is a drop in style chiller. You literally set the coil into the water to cool it. The others require a pump, rated for their flowthrough, and no more.

[CoryDude]

I had an Aquanetics drop in style for my first chiller. They work well, but the flow through designs are much more efficient.

[Meslo]

as long as your return pump fits in the flow rate of the chiller why not just plumb the chiller inline with your return so no need for second pump ?

[CoryDude]

as long as your return pump fits in the flow rate of the chiller why not just plumb the chiller inline with your return so no need for second pump ?

That's the best way to do it.