Aqua Logic Cyclone Chiller 1/5 HP CY-2 with Temperature Controller

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Mostly Good! by Chris P.

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/10/2009 from Haines, AK

Comments: I was at first disturbed by the lack of carrying handles and the light-duty plastic cover. But this unit was made to be put somewhere, not be a load-bearing appliance, and not moved often so a robust cover is unnecessary. I have bought other chillers which had done away with covers entirely simply to built sturdier carry handles... but this unit excels where the others didn't - it is so much quieter! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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OneMinute by DanDiPaolaOctopusMan

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/13/2009 from BURBANK, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: No muss no fuss need I say more? It took 1 minute to set up. Drop it in my sump and plug it in. Oh yeah I had to set the thermostat which took one more minute, So I lied ... ;-) One last thought my 175 was cooled in about an hour. From 90* down to 78* Did I mention it is so quiet I didn't think it was running compared to my old chiller Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very effective but not perfect by SeaGuy

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/22/2009 from Seattle, WA

Comments: This chiller was super easy to install and cools down my 200 gallon system (175 display) by 2 degrees in about 15-20 minutes with 2-250W MH and 4-54W T5s. This is with a room temp of about 72. As others have noted, it is not quiet. When it comes on, it is the loudest piece of equipment going on my tank. I can hear it running from the next room. But having read the other reviews, I was expecting this. I am using the optional temperature controller. I have a Neptune Aquacontroller III but with the chiller, I am close to max amps on a single Neptune DC8 so decided to use the temperature controller. The controller is only good for a chiller or a heater not both. It displays and lets you set only in whole degrees, not tenths, so for these to reasons, it is not ideal. Had I known this, I would have bought the chiller without the temperature controller. I am going to switch over to use my Neptune Aquacontroller III for temp control which offers much more flexibility and accuracy. Overall, I am pleased with the chiller. It is small and discreet, solidly built, it chills quickly and the simplicity of the drop-in style is exactly what I wanted. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Chiller by CHRIS A

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/21/2008 from HAMILTON, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: I recently started up a new tank using two 250 watt HQI lights and had a problem with the temp rising quickly. I have a 90 gallon tank. I didn't want more pumps and tubing in my sump, so I went with a drop in model. I picked this one and it works great. It's hooked up to a separate temp controller for both heating and cooling. This model comes with a temp controller, but it's only for the chiller. I think it works better having the chiller connected to the same controller for both heating and cooling. This model drops the temp a degree in about 15 minutes. I'm very impressed with how well it works. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Chiller Noisy but good by Robert Dye

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/4/2008 from South East FL USA

Comments: The chiller cooled my 210 gallon aquarium very nicely. I installed it in about 15 minutes. The plastic enclosure is very cheep and rattles. I siliconed the handles to the plastic and used double sided foam tape to isolate the housing from the base and that cured the problem. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great chiller by CHRIS WHITTINGTON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/28/2008 from SILT, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: This is our 3rd chiller for a 125 gallon reef tank with metal halides. This is by far the quietest. Easy set-up. Be sure to really measure your sump to make sure it will fit. Must get with the temperature controller. Not real fancy, but works well, 1 degree per 30 min with lights on and QUIET!!!! Very satisfied Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great chiller by MARK DOMBROSE

Comments: Works graet! runs a little loud. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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