coralbuff Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi All, I have ordered a chiller for my 50g corner. The chiller requires 500-800gph.flow. I know how to determine flow and head height but am wondering if the chiller will restrict the flow to the tank. If so, should I stay to the high side of 800? I have heard that chillers are more effective used on the lower side of their flow requirement. Is the "flow at head height" the rating I should use to size the pump to the chiller? I would like to go directly to the chiller from my sump pump and then from the chiller back to the tank. Here is a pic of my 50g corner, Just for fun! I hope this is clear enough to understand and appreciate any help you can lend. Thanks again, Coralbuff Link to comment
bobioden Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 WOW, Beautiful Tank. Bob Link to comment
coralbuff Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Why thank you! It's been a long process to get to this point. Does anyone have any advice on my chiller situation? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, coralbuff Link to comment
doncb Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I would venture that you will loose some flow to the tank. The pipe, elbows, etc adds to back pressure along with the restriction of the chiller itself. I would be tempted to overshoot the GPH and add a ball valve on the outflow side. Much easier to throttle the flow down than to come up short. Just my .02. Link to comment
coralbuff Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 I would venture that you will loose some flow to the tank. The pipe, elbows, etc adds to back pressure along with the restriction of the chiller itself. I would be tempted to overshoot the GPH and add a ball valve on the outflow side. Much easier to throttle the flow down than to come up short. Just my .02. Thanks man! I like the ball valve "throttle down" idea. I will do that. I think I will go with a mag 9.5 My head height is 5 ft. so I added about 3 feet to compensate for the chiller and plumbing. If my calcs are OK this should put me at 600gph. return to tank. OH NO! my green brain swelled up huge and just fell! Gotta Go Thanx Coral buff Link to comment
coralbuff Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Thanx for the help everyone! It is all set up and working great. I love the stability in temp. Link to comment
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