In the summer we keep the temperature around 81F, so, normally a 1/6 HP chiller would be enough to keep my 90G DT+20G sump at 74F (seahorses).
However, some very stubborn family members won't let me keep air conditioning on during the summer holidays in July-August, when nobody is at home.
Without the air conditioning and a chiller, tank water can climb up to 92F. To keep the tank at 74F in this period, I'd need a 1/4 HP chiller.
In this situation -- does it make sense to buy a 1/4 HP chiller to use in both periods of the year, or would it be way too oversized to be used with air conditioning, when the room temperature is 81F?
I'd only use its actual power when everyone's on holiday, and I'm worried about short-cycling when air conditioning is on.
To recap:
Thanks a lot for any insight!
This problem is really giving me a headache!
However, some very stubborn family members won't let me keep air conditioning on during the summer holidays in July-August, when nobody is at home.
Without the air conditioning and a chiller, tank water can climb up to 92F. To keep the tank at 74F in this period, I'd need a 1/4 HP chiller.
In this situation -- does it make sense to buy a 1/4 HP chiller to use in both periods of the year, or would it be way too oversized to be used with air conditioning, when the room temperature is 81F?
I'd only use its actual power when everyone's on holiday, and I'm worried about short-cycling when air conditioning is on.
To recap:
Period | Air Conditioning | Max Tank Water Temp. | Desired Temperature | Chiller size |
---|---|---|---|---|
July-August | Can't be used during holidays | 92F | 74F | 1/4 HP |
June-September | AC Is ON | 81F | 74F | 1/6 HP |
Thanks a lot for any insight!
This problem is really giving me a headache!