FarmerTy Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 My brain is all cloudy today from allergies but just wanted to throw this out there to make sure I'm not off base here. I looked up the specs to my new/old chiller and it has it rated at 10-20 gpm for the flow. When I converted it (x60), it was the equivalent of 600-1200 gph. Does that not seem high for a flow rate through a chiller? Perhaps my inexperience with one but that seems awfully fast. I'm sure you can't have the rate too slow or you risk freezing the line but, really? 600-1200 gph? I have a Mag3 running it right now for test purposes that's pushing around 350 gph and that seems fast to me. Can someone give me a discount double-check and make sure I'm not crazy! Thanks! Sent via Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Aaron Rodgers could!!! Heeeeeyo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I've not used a chiller, but your conversion looks correct to me according to the pic you posted. My guess would be you only need that high of a flow rate if you have a large temperature differential (10s of degrees). I'm sure others know more than me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Well I'm happy my simple conversion looks correct. My brain is just a tad foggy today so I wanted a 2nd opinion before I end up freezing some pipes. Thanks Jim for chiming in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I use a Mag 12 to run my GFO and Chiller. There's probably 1000GPH going through the Chiller. But I have a 1/3 HP chiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Good, this one is 1/3 HP too and that would put it in the 600-1200 range it recommends. Thanks for the feedback bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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