Chiller questions

jmcleod

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Feb 28, 2005
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Quick question about chillers...

I just picked one up on ebay (may have been a mistake) and hooked it up - it's a 1/4hp Aquanetics - about 10yrs old. Runs very quietly. However, it doesn't appear to be cooling off the tank. I would expect noticeably cooler water coming out of the return line, but it isn't. How long should it take to drop a 72gal tank from 82 to 80? Thanks for the help!

Jon

OK - Update - tank is .5* warmer after 1-2 hours. Crap...
 
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FWIW,
You can add r134a to a chiller that takes r12 and it will cool (my tank dropped 10* overnight). No idea how long the compressor will work with the new refrigerant, but at least the temp is under control...

Jon
 
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