DIY Chiller?

[JimLish]

Not sure if this is even feasible, but I saw this (http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2008040813395898&item=1-1302&catname=electric) 1/12 hp refrigeration unit at Surplus Center for $30. Anyone ever seen/done a DIY chiller?

Jim

[RussM]

I doubt it's practical to use for an aquarium... it's only rated at 200BTU - even the tiny JBJ Nano Artika is @ 600 BTU.

[MichaelRyanSD]

I can't remember where I read it, but there was an entire thread on reef central about how impractical those refrigerator/chiller mods are. I would just wait till one pops up for sale on here...

[Trickman2]

Yeah not worth your time or money

[FishBulb]

This article will help

http://www.beananimal.com/articles/dorm-fridge-aquarium-chiller.aspx

Basically, if it doesn't have enough BTU's it's just not going to work unfortunately.

[SuperDragon]

Yeah not worth your time or money

agree

[flyingfish]

ice packs? I may resort... ;)