innate1 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I woke up to the wave box making a horrible noise @ around 1 this morning. Get in the living room to find about 30 gallons all over the floor (thank God for concrete floors). The return line from the chiller popped off and ran all the water from the sump and ato. Got it all squared away but as I was fixing the return line from the chiller I noticed a lot of gunk in the line. I flushed it out as well as I could. My question is twofold a) is this normal (I bought the chiller used so don't really know) and b) do those of you with chillers have any maintance tips or a cleaning schedule. Please school me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I bought a used one recently and before I hooked it up I ran a vinegar solution through it for a day then water for a few more, changing it out once a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Agreed, maintenance with vinegar. I pull and clean out mine about twice a year. My crud in the hose issue got a lot better when I shielded the hose (clear vinyl) from the lights. (algae was growing on the inside of the hose) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innate1 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Ok how do you push the vinegar through the chiller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I use the same pump I feed the chiller with. Or, any old pump will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 +1, i used a maxijet 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hey DR, that is the best thing to clean it, but as well you are supposed to BACKFLOW the chiller (reverse flow). it doesnt matter which way the water goes cleaning it out. If you fill the coil and let it sit for 15-20 minutes then pump the water out it will give it a deep cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 hmmmmm....I need to ask my chiller manufacturer about using vinegar. It could oxidize the heat exhchanger making it less efficient, I'll find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 This is from Pat, the owner of ChillKing... It shouldn't hurt it however he should call the mfg of his chiller because you don't know what else they have in the sealed evaporator. He will need to rinse thoroughly because vinegar is the agent used in silicone that sets the reaction going when exposed to air and water, at least it use to be. You would hate to dissolve or enlarge some gasket or something.pk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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