twiddledoo Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hello, its my first time using a chiller and i am having problems controlling it.. I am using a Eheim 1046 pump to feed my chiller and when i open max to both in and out valves from the chiller, water was dripping all over the place. Water keeps dripping out from the valve from both inlet and outlet. please help me!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted July 30, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2012 u have to use those pipe fasterners... those use to tighten hoses... hose clamp Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethantang Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hi there... Any pictures?? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted July 30, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hi bro, see the following valve fitting guide from https://www.tecous.com/files/TECO_Seachill-All-Models-2008WEB.pdf Points to note too. 1. Your TR20 (1/3 hp) chiller requires a much higher flow than the Eheim 1046 can supply, or else it cannot chill properly. Recommended flow rate should be more than 1,000lph, ideally around 2,000. 2. If the 1046 pimp is to be used, I suspect the hose fittings for the pump and the chiller do not match. you can get step up valves. I also used hot water to soften the rubber hoses before fitting into the hard pipe fittings. This makes fitting them easier, and ensure that I get the hard pipes deep enough into the rubber hoses to ensure tight fit. Then I use a cable tie to tighten it while it's still warm to firmly grip the hose onto the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted July 30, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2012 Oh before I forget, any missing rubber gaskets or o-rings in your setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiddledoo Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 the leaks are coming from the main valves. like the knob where you turn open and close.. not from the green hose i am using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiddledoo Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 anyone else using the same chiller as me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Bro I am using teco also... You should seriously check if the oring and gaskets are present pointed out by Kaykay. If both are present, most probably your valves are faulty and needs to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiddledoo Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 ok, anyway where can i replace these items if they are missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Qianhu is the distributor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiddledoo Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks alot.. Appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted July 31, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 31, 2012 teco chillers works great but this is one flaw i have noticed as well -- the main connections is too sensitive and easily leaks due to external forces. I resolved mine by changing adding a female hose connector and totally discarding the shut off valves. i will post a picture tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted August 1, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 1, 2012 modification I made that kept me worry-free of any leakages.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiddledoo Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Oooh nice... How did u do that?? Is there some one around that can do the piping for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted August 1, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 1, 2012 Nice mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBoy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 modification I made that kept me worry-free of any leakages.... Is your rear chiller very close to the wall? Need extra space for the hot air. Also, can you dismantle the pipings if you want to dismantle your chiller to do chemical wash on the fins? Quote Member of : UEN: T08SS0098FMASS in Facebook Reefing in LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchin Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 i am using TR20 at first having the same problem as you.change new valves also leak,advise from qian hu dont open max on both valves hope can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefer guy Posted August 2, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2012 twiddledoo, I used standard AW pipes (20mm) and hose connectors, you can purchase these from Hai Cheong Plastics or any plumbing supply hardware I suppose. rockyboy, chiller is about 5 inches away from wall and is ventilated enough in an air conditioned room. alanchin, not opening both valves at max means you are adding more pressure as water is pushing harder to pass through the valves, aside from which it will take more time for your tank to cool down thus chiller runs longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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