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Do you find your unit to be more cost efficient and reliable? How do you maintain your unit? Where did you buy it? Thank you!

I was using a 1/4 horse for my tank previously . Without using a external thermostat , it took 45-50 mins to cool 0.6deg . After installing a ext thermostat , it took close to 2 hrs to cool 1 degree .

I have since change to a compressor and it took less than 20 mins to go down 1 degree.

Hope it helps .

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hi guys, the bulky compressor size are similar of those air con compressor we mount it outside the window. But most compressor user I noticed, install it just beside the fish tank. I wonder if the heat & noise dispense from the compressor is bearable especially mid of the night?

My tank setting:
Size : 48" x 24" x 24"
Return pump: 1 x Vectra S2, 1 x Eheim 1264
Skimmer: Skimz DC skimmer SV203
Lighting : Maxspect Razor R420R 160W
Chiller : 1hp drop coil compressor
Wave maker : 2 x Nero 5 , 1 x Tunze 6055

Top up : Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155

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hi guys, the bulky compressor size are similar of those air con compressor we mount it outside the window. But most compressor user I noticed, install it just beside the fish tank. I wonder if the heat & noise dispense from the compressor is bearable especially mid of the night?
You can install exhaust Fan to draw out the hot air. Set mine at 2 degree diff. 20 mins to chill 2 deg, rest for 90-120 mins. (When 250w MH + 8 x T5 on)
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hi guys, the bulky compressor size are similar of those air con compressor we mount it outside the window. But most compressor user I noticed, install it just beside the fish tank. I wonder if the heat & noise dispense from the compressor is bearable especially mid of the night?

Hi bro , fully aware of your concerns , so far, my experience with compressor it's ok , when the compressor kicks in , not really audible . The warm air it generates dissipate fast .

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hi guys, the bulky compressor size are similar of those air con compressor we mount it outside the window. But most compressor user I noticed, install it just beside the fish tank. I wonder if the heat & noise dispense from the compressor is bearable especially mid of the night?
as the compressor chill down time is short, yr room will not be warm as compared to a aquarium chiller. Power efficiency is better. As for noise, dun think it is audible when u r in yr bedroom. Only con is its big size. If u can have it installed at the air on ledge, it would be perfect.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Yes, you need the higher amps for the compressor.

By the way, my chiller controller seems to show 1 degree difference from my thermometer.

May I know how to set the controller temp to be the same as my thermometer?

Thanks.

(-_-) Happy will do ... (o_o)

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Does this compressor require regular maintenance for cleaning? When I perform maintenance check and routine cleaning on my common chiller, i would noticed dirts accumulated on the alum fins and blower side.

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Any significant electricity bills saving for those running 1/4hp chiller that upgrade to 1hp compressor?

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Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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Not true, it depend on the right size of tank for the right chiller or compressor. Chiller are still the most efficient for small volume tanks.

Cheers,

James

 

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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No, you need to make judgement on the amount power it take in each time it kick in. Compressors draws alot more power than a chiller.

Cheers,

James

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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You can install exhaust Fan to draw out the hot air. Set mine at 2 degree diff. 20 mins to chill 2 deg, rest for 90-120 mins. (When 250w MH + 8 x T5 on)

hey bro,

isnt 2 degree swing a little too much?

i thought 0.5-1 degree is advisable?

cheers

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