Chiller maintenance time - annual cleaning and checkup

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by brisco

I have chiller envy...I am currently chillerless and instead use the old COMPLETE PANIC method when my tank temp goes up in the summer! I use LED lighting so it isn't outrageous, but would love to get a chiller before the summer. Any clue to how much hp to get? 100 Gal DT with 25 Gal sump with a mixed reef.

Look on the sites where they sell chillers. They have charts that display system requirements.

Originally Posted by hillegom

Oh yes use care. Fins are very sharp. However, once you get one of these, you can fix the fins in your car as well, which is what I bought it for. Works wonders

Good find Dietmar, glad you found something that works for you
I've worked with cooling systems for nearly 30 years and I'm familiar with fin combs

[gregzz4]

Using fin combs is a delicate procedure, and you don't need to own a comb to work on your chiller

You can easily straighten out the cooling fins on your chiller using a small screwdriver - but be careful to not cut yourself or damage the tubes.

For most of us, we will never need to own a tool such as this, and all you will need to clean out your chiller is a can of compressed air, and a gallon of vinegar