what kind of pump for a chiller?

[aaron7405]

Hi there
Im buying a chiller but I need pump to runing, I will like to get a good, QUIET pump Im seting a 55g aquarium insed my livingroom. tell me some brans and models please
I advise on a pump and what other thing I will need to install it.
the chiller is this one
1/10 HP (Mini) Current USA Prime Inline Chiller w/ Dual-Stage Thermostat
Horsepower: 1/10hp
BTU: 1485
Volts/Amps: 115V/2.15A
Flow Rate: 7-12gpm
Inlet/Outlet: 1/1in & 5/8in
Temp. Range: 60-80°F
Thermostat Type: Dual
w/ Thermal Expansion Valve: No
Dimensions: 10in x 11in x 14in

 

[reefforbrains]

This is going to sound like an odd piece of advise but if buying the chiller new,then I would suggest a larger chiller, this way you wont have to buy a larger one later when you upgrade tanks or expand a sump.A 1/10th is pretty small. 1/10th really is pushing to capacity on a 55 with a decent sump. With a larger unit you can always leave yourself more room to grow and the price is a bit more but not compared to buying two.
I like the controls on the prime units but I just think you might regret a 1/10th IMO
For pumps, Almost anything small that is under the stand should be silent. Makes a huge difference to insulate yuor stand with eggcrate too.

 

[aaron7405]

great advise about the eggcrete. but let put it this way, if the chiller where yours what pump would you install it? I want it to run Dry mode.
About the tank size. I think is goint to pass some years before I upgrade to a bigger tank. and for now this suit my needs but I am totally agree with your advise too.
Thank you

 

[sleasia]

some chillers have some restrictions on how large a pump to use...too much pressure (big pumps) can eventually mess up the chiller. right now I have a simple set up...a pacific coast 650? with a mag 9.5 pump in the sump running to the chiller and from the chiller running back to a different area of the sump. works fine. previously I had it inline with my main filter pump. but this pump was really too strong for it since

it had 45 ft of head.

 

[aaron7405]

thank you sleasia I went for a Iwaki MD20RLXT Water Pump (Japanese Motor), I haven´t install anything yet, I just set it upt the tank and buying all than I will need.
I was goint to put in online with my canaster filter (fluval 405), but I thought the pomp was too strong for it too.
Im looking for a skimmer right now any ideas??? I was taking a look at the Aqua C remora pro mag3 pump but I think the filter box it too big for the tank. (10.34" x 8" x 4.25"), so im looking a better option
so all the ideas will be great!!!

 

[helpme74]

i JUST GOT THIS SAME CHILLER I HOOKED MINE UP TO A RIO 2100 PUMP WORKS GREAT.

 

[sleasia]

I use asm-g on both my tanks...the 200gallon has an asm-g 4x and the 150? 180? has an asm-g 3x. I love these skimmers....(of course the only other experience I have had with skimmers is with the berlin airlift 60...which isn't a skimmer at all I have now learned)