Qns abt Resun chiller

[stainless]

Originally Posted by cheetf

Think you should spend the money buying a 2026 or 2028 from the buy and sell section instead. These 2 filters have variable outputs. Installing the thermostat might be actually asking for more trouble if you don't know what you are doing.

If you are worried about the flow you can point the rain bar at a 45 degree upward angle against the tank wall. That should be pretty acceptable for a planted tank.

Yap, agreed with cheetf. Unless you know how the chiller work, if not it might create some risk. By install the external temperature probe, it will give a more accurate tank water temperature. But if the temperature probe is fell out of the tank or your water pump is not ON, you chiller will keep running...what will happen next...I can't imagine that...

Originally Posted by stainless

Yap, agreed with cheetf. Unless you know how the chiller work, if not it might create some risk. By install the external temperature probe, it will give a more accurate tank water temperature. But if the temperature probe is fell out of the tank or your water pump is not ON, you chiller will keep running...what will happen next...I can't imagine that...

Probe drop off. low chances i think. Can also put at the chiller inlet or external co2 reactor.
If pump not ON, the temp will remain low for a longer period since water not circulating. Thus kicks in frequency reduced. Tested coz i forgot to off chiller during water change

[stainless]

Hi Eddy,

That is brilliant idea, mounting the external temperature probe next the inlet of chiller in deed the ideal position. Hope that you can enlighten us how do you mount the probe? What knid of external temperature probe used? With the pipe size of 12-16mm diameter, the probe should be quite small, if not it will restrict the flow rate, right?

Originally Posted by stainless

Hi Eddy,

That is brilliant idea, mounting the external temperature probe next the inlet of chiller in deed the ideal position. Hope that you can enlighten us how do you mount the probe? What knid of external temperature probe used? With the pipe size of 12-16mm diameter, the probe should be quite small, if not it will restrict the flow rate, right?

no experience leh.
the original ideal from pacific coo, derek(chiller service man)
has since upgraded to another chiller.

did a search.
scroll down. read CKM's post

[stainless]

oops ...thought that you have done it before....anyway thanks for the link, it is very informative...

Originally Posted by Anthen

where u get the compress foam board?? bookshop??

I got plenty... good German Kapaline w/adhesive or non-adhesive.
How big is your tank?

Originally Posted by steep70

Guys

I bought a NEW resun 280 chiller yesterday
http://www.aquariumsrus.com.au/heaters/chill_2.htm
It is connected to my Eheim 2232 canister filter
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/English/ecco.htm
for my 54L tank.
I set the chiller at 25degrees.After the chiller cool down the water to 25degrees, abt 1-2 mins the temp will rise to 26Degrees and another 1-2mins it will hit 27degrees and the chiller will on again.

Question is..is this normal?

Appreciates all helps

Ok guys,

installed an external thermostat today and got these results;
Temp set at 25.5 degrees. Chiller will kick in at 26 and chilled until 25.
Chiller on time -> 17mins
Chiller off until next kick -> 52mins!
Above time collected when my 55watt PL and 28 watt T5 lights are on.
I achieved my aim of getting less initial kick in since this is the time when it draws more current.

[stainless]

Originally Posted by steep70

Ok guys,

installed an external thermostat today and got these results;
Temp set at 25.5 degrees. Chiller will kick in at 26 and chilled until 25.
Chiller on time -> 17mins
Chiller off until next kick -> 52mins!
Above time collected when my 55watt PL and 28 watt T5 lights are on.
I achieved my aim of getting less initial kick in since this is the time when it draws more current.

Hi steep70, appreciate if you could share how the external temperature probe being mount? What is the brand?

Originally Posted by stainless

Hi steep70, appreciate if you could share how the external temperature probe being mount? What is the brand?

i got it made at the shop in boon keng

Originally Posted by steep70

Ok guys,

installed an external thermostat today and got these results;
Temp set at 25.5 degrees. Chiller will kick in at 26 and chilled until 25.
Chiller on time -> 17mins
Chiller off until next kick -> 52mins!
Above time collected when my 55watt PL and 28 watt T5 lights are on.
I achieved my aim of getting less initial kick in since this is the time when it draws more current.

ok did some cycle time this morning w/o lights on;
Chiller on time -> 16mins
Chiller off until next kick -> 1hr 7mins!