PCI CL-650 chiller issues

Tangman · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 05-23-2007, 03:34 AM

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Tangman · #5 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 · #6 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.

Tangman · #7 05-23-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmaster

IMO, I can't see how the pump has anything to do with the fuse as it is wired seperately from the chiller.You have answered you own question in the next sentence! 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.No,but if it is cycling on much longer than it is off it will blow fuses Is it running way more than usual? I think you have an electrical problem within your chiller.

If the chiller is running harder due to less flow ( IE: a worn out pump) it will cycle on longer , over heat and self protect by blowing fuses.
As Christyf5 said putting a fan in front of it has helped ( a temporary fix) The fan is helping the chiller to run cooler....or preventing the over heating situation...