
i would say it is the opposite, with a indirect cooling unit (inline you need to cool the water then send it to your tank extra pump also ) with a direct cooling unit (drop in) as long as you have the proper flow thru your sump that cooling effect is happening at that instant. The problem with these units is you need the room by your sump due to the lenght limitations of the hose. ,mikeLeslie, what makes you want to go to a drop in chiller? I have always been under the impression that they are not as effecient as inline chillers.
Btw, i think JBJ chillers are superb!
