Commercial Chiller & Apex

[skyrye7]

I plan to use the JBJ Commercial Chiller which draws a lot of electricity so much that I have to dedicate one electricity source just to power the chiller. If I want to get it to work with the Apex i.e. to turn on/off the chiller depending on the temperature, I cannot plug it directly onto the energy bar because it will fry the Apex.

How would you recommend me to connect the chiller to the Apex if I want it to be controlled by the Apex?


An example of the commercial chiller:-

http://www.jbjchillers.com/contents/en-us/p10830.html

[RussM]

That chiller draws 5.1 amps. Outlets 4 and 8 on an EB8 are rated for 10A, and on an EB4, 3 outlets are rated for 8A and the 4th is 12A.

You can also use an expansion socket: http://www.marinedepot.com/Neptune_Systems_Dual_120V_Socket_Expansion_Monitor_Controller_Accessories-Neptune_Systems-NS3381-FITEMOAC-vi.html

[skyrye7]

Actually I plan to get this chiller. It is a 1 horsepower chiller

Apologies I posted the wrong link.

http://www.jbjchillers.com/contents/en-us/p10832.html


Does it mean that I can plug it directly into the Apex outlet 4 or 8? I am really worried that it will fry the Apex.

Pls confirm

[aquamanic]

That's 230v. You can't use an EB8 for that.

[skyrye7]

yea....that's what i thought

any way to go go around it if i still want to use the apex to control the chiller?

[skyrye7]

yea....that's what i thought

any way to go go around it if i still want to use the apex to control the chiller?

[aquamanic]

If you have to have a 230v chiller and assuming you have a 230v line run to your tank, you could get the new EB6 when it's released. It's for the UK so you'd have to be sure of the 50hz vs 60hz thing and you'd have to get an adapter to convert the plugs to the UK plugs.

I'd email Neptune and talk to Curt about it. He would have much better information.

[Mark Bianco]

If you are into a little Diy Just run a 120vac cord to the eb8 with a plug to power the coil and run your 230vac line thru the contacts of the coil. Take a look at this one, http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Power-Relay-5Z546?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1 This would be plenty heavy enough.

[bmanzie]

This is an interesting concept. Could you explain in further detail how this could be done?

If you are into a little Diy Just run a 120vac cord to the eb8 with a plug to power the coil and run your 230vac line thru the contacts of the coil. Take a look at this one, http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Power-Relay-5Z546?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1 This would be plenty heavy enough.

[NH Fish]

i just hooked up a contactor similar to that today to run my 220 pump. works good. I needed to plug the 110 cord to #4 or #8 cuz the contactor doesnt draw enough to shut it off totally on the other 6

[Mark Bianco]

Ok the two pins that go to the 120vac coil of the relay hook up to an Apex 120vac outlet that is what pulls in the contacts on the relay. The 220vac incoming power hook up to the top pins of the contacts. The line running out to your pump goes to the bottom pins of the contact. When you progran the chiller to come on via whatever socket you have them programed for, the 120vac from the apex engerizes the coil, that closes the contacts and your 230vac citcuit is engerzied. Simple relay logic If you need a diagram send me a pm and I will draw one up for you.