BIG TIME 'that depends' question. If you want to do water based environmental control, then the sooner the better.Jus out of curiosity about what size grow should you start looking at a chiller ????
Yes. Any RDWC will need active chilling.I have done soil a few time then backed away from it I think I want to try a to run eight or ten three gallon bucket in a scrog with two 600s would I need a chiller for that
Get a small unit for chilling the water.But from what I been reading its like 50/50 with the water chiller not everyone is running or using it I jus want to try my hand at it so what would be a good starting point for me I got two s ixs an a eight by four tent but I want to max my yeild this this'd will be my fish attempt at dwc
How many gallons are you going to be running? I have a small 28gal system and a 1/10hp chiller I found on CL for $80. Works great. The more water you intend to use, the more hp chiller you are going to need. They make them in 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2hp (smaller, non commercial sizes). After that, you get into what ttystikk is taking about.Like?? The cheaper ones of ebay ???
...aaaaaaaand let's not forget that what I'm talking above about STILL represents the 'small' end of commercial chilling systems. Because water can move so many more BTus than heat, the bottom line is that chillers get bigger than AC units do in both environmental control in large facilities as well as industrial applications.How many gallons are you going to be running? I have a small 28gal system and a 1/10hp chiller I found on CL for $80. Works great. The more water you intend to use, the more hp chiller you are going to need. They make them in 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2hp (smaller, non commercial sizes). After that, you get into what ttystikk is taking about.
Elemental H2o chiller is working out great for me.Im running RDWC 17 gal Res 4 pots.My chiller is rated minimum 14 gals.Max 40 gals.So I have noticed there are several brands on the market that advertise either hydroponic or aquarium water chillers. The aquarium water chillers seem to be a bit more expensive but can handle cooling larger amounts of water. Is this because the heat ex-changer material in these aquarium chillers is different? I know copper isn't used because it will kill coral (anyone have a DIY dehuimidifier made into a chiller?! DO POST PICS!) but I thought they used titanium-something for all heat ex-changers not just aquarium ones? They must cheap out on the hydroponic ones since they are $100-$200 less. /shrug
Anyone got an answer for this?
Im also interested in which brands people have used or use for their grows. Any suggestions/guidance? Thanks in advance~!
Those chillers run more expensive. Why is that? I need the 1/4 hp to handle up to 80 gal honestly.Elemental H2o chiller is working out great for me.Im running RDWC 17 gal Res 4 pots.My chiller is rated minimum 14 gals.Max 40 gals.
They r more expensive I paid $300.00 for mine & it's worth every penny bcuz I have a piece of mind.Nutrient solution is 66 degress & I don't have to worry about root rot.The reason they r a bit more expensive is bcuz they r for Hydroponics & not Aquqruims.Those chillers run more expensive. Why is that? I need the 1/4 hp to handle up to 80 gal honestly.
Yes, I wouldn't recommend it.Wondering if anyone has ever DIY with a college frig, a bunch of hose and medium sized pump.
Hydroponic and aquarium chillers are interchangeable and mostly made by the same chinese company but rebranded. They both use titanium heat exchangers.They r more expensive I paid $300.00 for mine & it's worth every penny bcuz I have a piece of mind.Nutrient solution is 66 degress & I don't have to worry about root rot.The reason they r a bit more expensive is bcuz they r for Hydroponics & not Aquqruims.
I did that with an old ass fridge n 100' of garden hose. Doesnt work.Wondering if anyone has ever DIY with a college frig, a bunch of hose and medium sized pump.