Chiller question

[PTPuffers]

Hello, I have a Pacific Coast Imports CL-650 chiller. I got in a package deal when I bought my tank(140gl.). I finally got the tank up and running and the return pump that i was running (custom sea life)was causing the tank to get to hot (85 degrees) so I hooked the chiller up with a 650 gallon per hour pump. I let it run for two days and the temp. never came down, but continued to climb, so I am using a smaller submersible pump until i can figure out the chiller problem. Does anyone know anything about these, maybe a freon recharge?? I have emailed PCI twice with no responce. Any help would be great.

Thanks
Gary

 

[Krish]

Quite possibly it needs "gassing up". Also, did you notice if the fan was cutting in as I've heard stories before about the chiller fans going bad... Just a few thoughts

 

[PTPuffers]

The fan was definitely coming on. Is the gassing up something I can do at home or do I need to send it in to the factory?

Thank you

 

[Krish]

I'd probably take it to an aircondition/refrigeration technician and let them check it to see if it needs "gassing up" and if so, let them do it.

 

[Scooterman]

Make sure you have a foot of air front & back also it must move that air to work efficiently!

 

[pvillalba]

go to technician , i think that is gas problem , it use 134 tipe. the second problem with that chillers is the fan, keep a eye in that, i have one only problems with the fan, and get one for replacing from a local refrigeration store . is more confiable than the original. also this chiller is the same than resun and i think that oddysea.
good luck
pedro

 

[PTPuffers]

Thanks all! We'll try and find a technician in the area.