Quietest chiller and pump

[Chipdog1]

I am setting up a 500 gal tank and noise is a big issue. What would be the quietest pump and chiller to get if money was no issue and what is one that is affordable.

Thanks for the input
Chip

 

[Jeff_S]

I have been very satisfied with my Amp Master 3000s for noise level. On the other hand I am quite dissatisfied with the noise level from my Cyclone 1.3 hp chiller. When I replace the chiller I will go with a split unit, the evaporator heat exchanger inside the house and the compressor/condenser outside. I have seen several threads on these and it seems like the way to go both for noise and to minimize the heat rejected into the house.

Jeff

 

[Mac1]

The quietest sizeable chiller I've ever seen are the one's we use at work! PolyScience makes a line designed for chemical baths, laser applications, etc. They are re-circulating, or, as we use them, w/ a refrigerant and heat exchanger inside the device (sump in this case). We have.. 6 of them now at work (just installed another 3!), and they truly are a tank.. in the 5 years I've had the original 3, I've never done a lick of maintenance to them (other than clean the dust-bunny's once a year). You can't hear them running, even when sitting on top of them. I happen to have an extra 6305 (1/3rd horse) in my garage, if you're interested. Freight might not be cheap, but I can make it reasonable for you. FWIW, this fits in the "Price is no object" category, as they retail for about $2400.00.

- Mac