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April 13th, 2007, 09:13 PM
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Question about chillers
I have another question for you guys. I need to add a chiller to my system because my temperture is swinging from 74 at night to over 80 with the lights on. I understand how a chiller works but was wondering if they have a built in powerhead or do you have to add that also? Also wondering if they heat the water when the temp drops below the setting? Also where does the water need to be pulled from and discharged back to? I was looking at a Arctica Titanium Chiller 1/10 hp. If there is a better unit please let me know. Thanks for everybodys help !!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gallon, RR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 month 
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April 13th, 2007, 09:54 PM
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Re: Question about chillers
What is your heater set at?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon/20 gallon sump/Aquactinics TX5/LPS/SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: My truck, wakeboarding, and golf. I also enjoy working....
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April 13th, 2007, 11:22 PM
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Re: Question about chillers
I dont have a chiller but I would assume that they dont heat the water. YOu would set the chiller for a couple degrees above what your heater is set to so there would be a slight buffer so the heater and chiller arent constantly trying to cancle each other out.
Brian Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 Gal Fish/Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Since 2004
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April 13th, 2007, 11:57 PM
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Re: Question about chillers
just turn up the heater. 80 degrees is fine.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50g, 150w x 2 12k MH, 20g sump/fuge, euro-reef 5-2, ehiem 1262 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: it's not the time you've been in but the time you put in... Other Intrests: poker, movies
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April 14th, 2007, 12:50 AM
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Re: Question about chillers
I agree with Andy. Turn your heater up so that your temp is between 78 and 80.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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April 14th, 2007, 02:34 AM
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Re: Question about chillers
I agree with Andy and Biff.Just turn your heater up so that you have a 1 degree or less tempture difference.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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April 14th, 2007, 05:10 AM
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Re: Question about chillers
There are chillers with built in controllers and heaters. I personally use a dual controller that regulates which is on and off. so you set the controller which has a temp probe, and connect the heater and chiller to the controller. you set the controller temp and the temp spread and the controller turns things on and off. or you can get a flow through chiller that cools and heats with built in controller. just shop around. Pacific coast has some good prices, and the one you selected is ok also. hope something here helps.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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