The in/out water pipes are positioned at the top and bottom of the unit, and they have a 12 mm diameter (1/2″), smaller than the bigger size chillers 3/4″ pipes.
To fasten the tubes on the pipe joints two cable ties are included. They are a bit hard to use, but they definitely tie the tubes guaranteeing a perfect watertight sealing.
The red liquid crystal display has been enormously improved compared to the previous models, it’s a shame we cannot appreciate it in the next picture (it’s off).
To resume everything we just said you can also have a look at the video we created especially for the new Teco Tank Chiller Line, which includes the TK 150 and the three more powerful units.
A quick Teco TK 150 chiller review
It was 50 deg C in my garage here in Arabian Ranches this afternoon, and have the new Juwel RIO 300 setup as a planted tank.
The setup was done on Aug 21st 2016.
I have not been able to get the temperature below 29.2 degrees, and it usually hovers around 29.8-30.2 C.
Despite the room temp being around 25-27 degrees.
Starting the UV light raises the temp 1 deg C.
Too hot for plants.
Today I purchased the Teco TK 150 chiller from the EXCELLENT guys at ThinkFish.
This is a chiller usually used for smaller tanks than mine. My physical tank size is appx 330 litres, minus 72 litres ADA Amazonia (new) aquasoil, three roots and four rocks. So I guesstimate my water volume to be appx. 250-270 litres (66-70 US Gallons).
One review I read before purchasing is this one:
https://reefs.com/2015/08/18/teco-tank-tk-500-king-chiller/
http://www.danireef.com/…/chiller-teco-tank-tk-150-depth-r…/
Info on unit:
https://www.tecous.com/tk-150-1
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It took 3 hours to bring the temp down from 29.8 degrees to the selected 27.5 degrees.
No UV light running, but three canisters running in the cabinets, lights (LED) on for one of those 3 hours.
My filters:
– JBL CristalProfi e1901 Greenline canister filter
36W power consumption
1900l/h & 15 l filter volume. 4 year warranty.
Size: 200 x 235 x 564 mm incl. hose connection
– EHEIM professional 3 1200XLT canister filter
25W power consumption w 500W heater
1700l/h & 12 litre filter volume, 1.5 litre pre-filter & 25l container volume
Size: 330 x 330 x 567 mm
Hose 16/22 mm
– EHEIM Classic 350 (2215) canister filter
15W power consumption
620l/h & 4 litre filter volume, 4.8 litre container volume
Size: 185 Ø x 370 mm
Hose 12/16 mm
I have the chiller hooked up to my EHEIM Classic 350, then from the chiller to the UV light (JBL AquaCristal UV-C 18 W UV Light) then back to the tank.
Thanks for your feedback Tommy. We have really appreciated.
Danilo
Hi I want to use this pump for a closed circuit machine cooling and I’ve got two questions:
1:Does the pump pump the cooled water out by itself?
2: Can it pump about two meters up?
Thank you very much!
Hi Michael, the Chiller has not a pump, you have to buy the pump you like, so you can buy any pump that suits your needs.
I hope this helps
Danilo