Split System Chiller 500g system

Charlene · 02/01/2015, 02:37 PM

I have an undersized chiller and was considering upgrading to a split unit. I was thinking to drop a titanium coil in my sump plumbed to a small air conditioner compressor located outdoors would be perfect. I figure it would be easier to keep clean the coil clean and snails couldnt plug it up and id know and know it's working. I would like to put the compressor outdoors to keep the noise to a minimum. Can anyone help me here? I don't know what to buy or who to turn for help. i could control it from my apex?

rwb500 · 02/01/2015, 03:06 PM

make sure you research the maximum wattage for the apex outlet. I know people have made custom chillers with an air conditioner and a titanium heat exchanger but I am not sure if I have ever seen one drop-in style. I think you could learn a lot if you search for threads of people who have done this.

Charlene · 02/01/2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rwb500

make sure you research the maximum wattage for the apex outlet. I know people have made custom chillers with an air conditioner and a titanium heat exchanger but I am not sure if I have ever seen one drop-in style. I think you could learn a lot if you search for threads of people who have done this.

The Apex would only control the relay to the chiller and the compressor/condenser would have its own power supply. Mainly looking for somone with experience with split systems not the all in one units most tanks use.

Charlene · 02/02/2015, 11:16 PM

bump? Anyone? Help appreciated!

02/01/2015, 02:37 PM	#1
Charlene Certified Reef Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Peoria, il Posts: 220	Split System Chiller 500g system I have an undersized chiller and was considering upgrading to a split unit. I was thinking to drop a titanium coil in my sump plumbed to a small air conditioner compressor located outdoors would be perfect. I figure it would be easier to keep clean the coil clean and snails couldnt plug it up and id know and know it's working. I would like to put the compressor outdoors to keep the noise to a minimum. Can anyone help me here? I don't know what to buy or who to turn for help. i could control it from my apex?

02/01/2015, 03:06 PM	#2
rwb500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,694	make sure you research the maximum wattage for the apex outlet. I know people have made custom chillers with an air conditioner and a titanium heat exchanger but I am not sure if I have ever seen one drop-in style. I think you could learn a lot if you search for threads of people who have done this.

02/02/2015, 11:16 PM	#4
Charlene Certified Reef Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Peoria, il Posts: 220	bump? Anyone? Help appreciated!