BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi all - Unfortunately my home's air conditioner stopped working a couple hours ago. I can't get anyone out here until lunchtime tomorrow at the earliest - but the system could be out a couple days if they have to order parts. Is there a place locally where I can buy a chiller? I have fans running on both my tanks in the meantime - I should be fine for tonight but the 98 degree day tomorrow has me a little scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcroc66 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 What did your a/c do I only ask because it's what I do for a living Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 If you don't mind removing it yourself, I have a 1/3 HP chiller (chills my 215 gallon) you can steal from my system for the day if you don't mind bringing it right back when you're done with it. I still have one MH on my system and it's the only thing that still makes my temperature rise. I can leave it off for a day if you need the chiller. PM me if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 What did your a/c do I only ask because it's what I do for a living The compressor motor smells like it burned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcroc66 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Ok well I don't carry compressors on my truck, sorry I was hopping it was something else that I would have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrEnuf Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I don't have a pic, sorry. I've "chilled" my tank before by running a slow line through an ice chest. Pretty easy really: just a siphon through an ice chest with either ice or even dry ice and an appropriate pump back to sump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 If you don't mind removing it yourself, I have a 1/3 HP chiller (chills my 215 gallon) you can steal from my system for the day if you don't mind bringing it right back when you're done with it. I still have one MH on my system and it's the only thing that still makes my temperature rise. I can leave it off for a day if you need the chiller. PM me if you are interested. Thank you for the offer, but I would hate to take it from your system that is actively using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambik Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Freeze a few water bottles.....a quick way to bring a temp down on a pinch. Just take a little bit of water out so it doesnt burst the bottle. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I don't have a pic, sorry. I've "chilled" my tank before by running a slow line through an ice chest. Pretty easy really: just a siphon through an ice chest with either ice or even dry ice and an appropriate pump back to sump. Not a bad idea - I like it! Did you use bagged ice or anything so the ice water didn't get in to the aquarium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Freeze a few water bottles.....a quick way to bring a temp down on a pinch. Just take a little bit of water out so it doesnt burst the bottle. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Good idea as well! I am currently using a couple zip-lock bags of ice to bring the temp down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambik Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Well using the water bottle isea you can re-use.... and swap them out. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambik Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Also less chance of a bag leaking. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Good point. I didn't have any water bottles on hand earlier but I think I'm going to run out a buy a pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 It only cycles 3x from 7-9pm. If it holds you over for the morning/afternoon, then you are more than welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 If you have any extra saltwater made up, just put that in the ziplocks... that way if it leaks, it's no big deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 If you have any extra saltwater made up, just put that in the ziplocks... that way if it leaks, it's no big deal... Would a standard freezer actually freeze saltwater? I forget what it's actual freezing point is for saltwater. My buddy always just froze ro water and turned off his ato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Should easily, saltwater freezes at 28F, regular water at 32F. My freezer is set to 0F... I did this already to cool my water change water. Worked great. I actually took a hammer and smashed up the ice and threw it right in since it was the same salinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'll have to remember this next time I drink water with ice at your place and wonder why it tasted salty... But perfectly at 8.0 dKh and 420 ppm Ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Haha, you know that 8.0 dKH glass of water is so much more tasty than an "off-parameter" glass of tap water! After make a few calls a repair man from Casa is going to be here at 7:30 AM tomorrow (being a home building business sometimes has its advantages ). Here's to hoping its an easy fix, that way I can thaw out the 20 bottles of saltwater in my freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Those frozen bottles still might come in handy tomorrow since it's going to be like 1000 degrees tomorrow. I'd just open them and pour them over my head periodically throughout the day. I'm like the human Hanna meter... I've sadly almost gotten to the point where I can visually judge it before it even hits the Hanna meter. By taste is what I'm still perfecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I only serve the 8 dKh to the best of guests. The rest get filthy filtered unsalted water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You might try Craig's list for a cheap window unit. And leave your lights off if you haven't already thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inland Reef Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've got a 1/10hp chiller you're welcome to use as long as you need. Perhaps a lil small for a 75G, but might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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