Chiller
 

I am going to get a chiller...any comments on the Pacifc Coast line...compared with UMI or otherwise...

Thanks.

I bought the PC chiller last week. It is a very compact unit compared to others. I haven't hooked it up yet, but I've heard good things from others people running them. Price is also reasonable...

Brad, what model did you get? Did you buy it from J&L?
Thanks.

I got the 1/4hp model from J&L for $799. I'm really happy with the small footprint of the unit. It's even close to being "wife friendly". If this thing keeps my tnak cool, I'll be even happier :razz:

Brad do you know how loud this things are? Is it somewhat similar to regular fridge? Does it make permanent noise or only when it kicks-in, kind of like fridge? Also what pump are you planning on using with your chiller?

Sorry for too many questions.

Sorry Robert, it's still in the box. When I asked someone, they claimed it was very quiet. I'll be using a MAG 7 to run it, just because I have one lying around.

It's not that quiet. Unless its not running :P

Mine only turns on once or twice an hour tho, and my temp is very stable now.

I've had the 1/4 hp Pacific Coast chiller and now have the 1/2 hp chiller. The 1/4 hp chiller was working overtime trying to keep my 280 gallon reef cool. I have the 1/2 hp chiller in a separate room where noise and heat is not an issue. I would not want either in the same room as my tank for these reasons. Overall, I like the chiller design. The temperature tolerance could be more sensitive. I run a Mag 950 on mine.

HTH

Andy

Andy, do you have the older 4 degree controller or the new model with the 2 degree set point?

just ran across this thread and though even though the prices are US it still sound like a good value
http://www.3reef.com/cgi-bin/yabb/Ya...7497;start=2#2

Can't find the chiller on coralvue.com yet

Jason