Ira Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 The fans would be a LOT cheaper to run than the chiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuzza Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Think of the money on power we are saving.My tank has not gone below 28deg in two weeks.It hits 30 to 34 every day.I am going to by a second hand freezer and drill holes in the lid and run a closed loop system through it on a timer.I will put plenty of beer in so as to make sure keep going back to check its ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Skuzza, what sort of tubr/pipe are you going to use for your water, I understand plastic /vinel tube has a very heat transfer, I was looking at doing the same with a old office water chiller and gave up because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted January 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 which the wife freaked about :lol: customer: "hi there, i was interested in starting up a marine tank" lfs employee: "are you married sir?" customer: "yes" lfs employee: "over this side we have freshwater fish,... or perhaps a new cat or dog?..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Suphew. This has been tried b4 doesnt work too well.you dont have to worry youre in Wellington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Thanks Steve, I had already worked this out (any one want to by a water cooler?!!?!?). And whats with bagging the Wellington weather??? It was in the late 20's at my place yesterday 30 degrees inside, forecast for 28 today. fecking Aucklander, gumble, mumble...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted January 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 And whats with bagging the Wellington weather??? surely it will mean you can save on fans over your hallides,... just open the front door :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RnB Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 chiller is just like a "dehumidifier" think about that, and do a few searchs....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 If you were going to spend $1500 on a chiller, why wouldn't you go the whole hog and put a heat pump into the room, making it a bit more comfy for the humans watching the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 If you use a chiller it completely defeats the purpose putting in the same room as the tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Second hand air con a good option, but this human not at home as often as the fish! Steve / agree re location but no option at the moment, in 1 week I pump in under the house! I will clamp the chiller and report back on power consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Heat pumps blow warm air in the winter and cold air in the summer (basically air con) keeping the room at constant temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neopole Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 to my bathtub chiller on wednesday. the temp got to 22deg in the tank tuesday, so added sheets of aluminium to the bathtub, hooked up a 5watt powerhead to spray water on the sheets, and a small table fan to circulate the air. the tub is set up slightly under the house, so as to draw on the cool air there. tank is back to 19deg in the day time and 17deg at night. sunroom temp where tank is, is up to 40deg. total cost now $120. total power consumption of chiller 35watts. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_kerryn Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 My tank has hit upto 31.5 deg and is now hovering at 29-30 now that I have opened the hood and raised the main lighting hood above the tank. with about a 1cm gap all the way around. I brought a couple of small computer fans yesterday, but thats about all I know how to do at present. I was thinking of wiring it up to the light wiring ??? Also I have basically 2 options. 1. install it in the side of the hood aiming at the lights. there is a cover between lights and water so this would not put wind on the water. 2. install it in the front flap of the hood and aim it down on the water. Which sounds better? any ideas on the wiring of the fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I think the best would be option 1.5 Blow right through the middle so there's some air on the water and a bit of air blowing the heat from the lights away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petplanet Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Option 1.5. Run them night and day. Takes a lot of water evaporation to bring the temp down. Mine is stable as 24 degrees. Go the warehouse fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I love my chiller.... oh but not the noise or the damsel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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