PCI CL-650 chiller issues

christyf5 · #1 05-22-2007, 02:49 PM

I checked the pump (Mag 12) and it seems to be ok, granted I don't have a flow meter to check the flow. I checked the hoses and they are clear. I did have a guard on the pump in case any fish/hermits went through but I no longer have hermit crabs and the fish would get caught in the sock anyways so I removed the guard which will increase the flow a bit. I'm not really sure how old the pump was, I bought it used a number of years ago with a DIY skimmer. I would say its probably at least 4 years old.

I checked everything for algae/calcium build up, emptied out the chiller and got nothing.

As for the fuses, they're the "same" ones that came with the chiller, granted they aren't from PCI. I haven't changed anything about the chiller and how it runs except its location.

I just don't understand how the chiller can run for a week and then whammo. Fuse blows. I think it knows the place that sells fuses is closed on weekends

Anyway, the chiller was still running when I left, we'll see if its still chugging along when I get home on friday.

Tangman · #2 05-23-2007, 01:22 AM

Did you just set this unit into operation ( with used equipment ) or has it been used on your tank for years ?

christyf5 · #3 05-23-2007, 02:17 AM

No I've had this running on my tank since about mid- 2005 or so. I just moved it about 2 months ago (last weekend in march) from one house to the other. It was working fine up until May 11th (first warm day). I was told the chiller was brand new as the person selling it had just purchased it to set up a cold water system and then had to move back east so I don't think it had ever been used (was nice and shiny outside and in).

I've gotten reports back that its still running so apparently the fan in front of it must be getting the job done. I'll have another look at the pump when I get home this weekend as well.

Delphinus · #4 05-23-2007, 02:40 AM

Didn't reef_raf have this problem with his? Not having a chiller I never committed the solution to memory but maybe search on old threads or give him a PM or Brad are you reading this can you chime in?? I thought it had something to do with flowrate but .. I guess that's not all that helpful a detail.

Johnny Reefer · #5 05-23-2007, 03:34 AM

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Tangman · #6 05-23-2007, 04:36 AM

I would say replace the pump, if it is some ware between 4 to 5 years old, its probably not putting out like when it was new, I wouldn't think a Mag drive would last too much longer anyway....LOL

Oh by the way , you said you checked the pump, does that mean you took it apart and cleaned it and inspected it for ware ?

fishmaster · #7 05-23-2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tangman

I would say replace the pump, if it is some ware between 4 to 5 years old, its probably not putting out like when it was new, I wouldn't think a Mag drive would last too much longer anyway....LOL

Oh by the way , you said you checked the pump, does that mean you took it apart and cleaned it and inspected it for ware ?

IMO, I can't see how the pump has anything to do with the fuse as it is wired seperately from the chiller. Maybe if the chiller is overworked due to lack of flow, but I would think the chiller would have to be running constantly to blow fuses. Is it running way more than usual? I think you have an electrical problem within your chiller.