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02-05-2005, 01:06 AM | #1 |
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1 Chiller for both 4ft tank + 1.5ft tank
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I believe many of us have more than 1 fish tank. And to have 1 chiller for each tank is really chilling So out of the blue thought of this method...1 chiller to cool my 2 tanks Hope the picture can tell everything i wanted to start off with. Requirement / Description : - 4ft tank with water temp set at 25~26degC (with chiller) - 1.5ft tank with water temp at 29~30degC (no chiller or fan blowing) - Resun CL650 chiller (650w) - for 4~5ft tank - 1 Hidor brand internal pump - strong enough for 1~2ft tank - 2 Air/water Hose How it works : 4ft tank water is suck out to the 1.5ft tank. As the 4ft tank water level is higher, the water will flow out to the 1.5 ft tank on its own without any help from a pump.In return, the water from the 1.5ft tank is pump back to the 4ft tank using a internal filter.It is a chain effect and i believe the water will be maintained at 25~26degC. What i have to take care is the water flow rate of both side, need to be even. And oh..my objective is to spend less and make use of existing equipment and juz add 2 water hose.. cheers Last edited by xbox live; 02-05-2005 at 02:24 AM. |
02-05-2005, 01:19 AM | #2 |
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Good idea, but how to make sure the water flow is even at both side?? If not, your house will be flooded if it is uneven.
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02-05-2005, 02:22 AM | #3 | |
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Hi, That will be the tricky part. I thought of using 2 internal filters and solve all problem. But the objective here is to save electricity bill from buying another chiller or spend extra filter and yet can benefit from the 4ft tank cooling water. One way i can thing of is to control the internal filter water flow rate vs the diameter of the water hose. Any comments? cheers |
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02-05-2005, 02:46 AM | #4 |
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I suggest you get a UPS then.
Your plan's too simple IMO, no offense but it is. If there were to be a power failure again, your 4ft tank will siphon out into the 1ft thus overflowing and flodding your place, unless you install a ball check valve. Btw, this way, your chiller will be working doubly hard to maintain the temperature, leaving it prone to breakdowns by overdriving it as well as raising you electricity bills by doubling its work load. Just my 2 cents. |
02-05-2005, 09:07 AM | #5 |
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Hi xbox live
I had exactly the same idea previously and had started another thread here. Mod Barracuda gave me alot of precious advice. You may wish to refer to the thread for further reference. The solution would be to have a proper overflow to prevent flooding/draining in the event of pump failure. As your tank seems to be very matured, will be a pity to have to tear it down. Simpler way will be to get an I-box. Hope the info helps. |
02-05-2005, 01:09 PM | #6 |
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William,
Care to share what an I-Box is? |
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Thanks Nguy, The thread is informative. But I -box ? ( in my mind i thought it is Ice Cream box ... ) As to the prevention of flooding in the event of a power failure, it is wise to limit the amount of water draining out from the higher tank,it means suction is limited to less than 1 inch below water level of the higher tank, in my case , the 4ft tank. (err.. not a genious idea though) Another way is to use 2 internal filter , pump in and out of both tank To answer Higher doubt on the Chiller to be overheated, i gues it will not as the CL650 is meant for 4~5 ft tank, it should be juz sufficient. cheers |
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02-05-2005, 08:21 PM | #8 | |
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02-05-2005, 09:03 PM | #9 | |
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Pic of the i-box is available thru this link :I-Aquatic |
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02-05-2005, 09:09 PM | #10 | |
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safest way will be the i-box overflow system. however it doesn't come cheap although it looks simple. 2nd hand sets are selling in SG Reef forum ard the region of $70. |
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