Chiller Repair - Reservoir leaking - JBJ Arctica

[Ready4Launch]

I found my chiller leaking water all over my rug. Wonderful. Discovered as I'm cooking dinner.

Took the top off. Water leaking from the reservoir bottom side. Tried to remove and scrape off as much foam insulation to get a good look, but everything was wet. Couldn't tell exactly.

Regardless, I know that this will have to be fixed. I've read on another forum that this is common? What type of epoxy are we talking about using here? JB Weld?

I'm not familiar with refrigerants, and I've not disconnected the refrigerant lines. Anyone have some good guidance or photos for how to disconnect the refrigerant lines, then reconnect, and recharge the refrigerant??/

 

[Ready4Launch]

I called Transworld Aquatic Enterprises. It seems that they do not sell the reservoir and chiller assembly as a replacement part. More awesome! Still looking for help.

 

[jda]

Are you talking about the heat exchanger? If so, what is it made out of? I had one leak once, but it was PVC and some red-hot PVC glue took care of the leak. Solvent and sealer will depend on the type of materials that was used. JBJ should be able to help with this...

 

[Water Dog]

There’s a guy on Craig’s List in Staten Island, NY that services aquarium chillers. Try emailing him and see if he could provide you with any advice. I’ve never contacted or interacted with him but it’s worth a try at least.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/wan/d/servicing-coralife/6700753787.html

 

[Ready4Launch]

There’s a guy on Craig’s List in Staten Island, NY that services aquarium chillers. Try emailing him and see if he could provide you with any advice. I’ve never contacted or interacted with him but it’s worth a try at least.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/wan/d/servicing-coralife/6700753787.html

Hey - that's a good link! Thank you!

 

[Ready4Launch]

Are you talking about the heat exchanger? If so, what is it made out of? I had one leak once, but it was PVC and some red-hot PVC glue took care of the leak. Solvent and sealer will depend on the type of materials that was used. JBJ should be able to help with this...

JBJ was decidely unhelpful actually. Lady on the phone sounded like she didn't care to talk. I'm not entirely sure what its composition is, but it's some kind of poly. I think I may try some JB Weld when I get to that point if someone hasn't recommended something better.

 

[MTBake]

Let me find what I used at work on an industrial chiller at work. Forgot the exact name so I don't want to guess. It's been solid for 3 years now and still hasn't leaked at all. Also depends on what is leaking in your chiller though. I'll post the link in a few minutes.

 

[MTBake]

Can't find the exact product I used at Amazon. I would go with this for sure
https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-501...rade+epoxy&dpPl=1&dpID=51yNLlq5TML&ref=plSrch

Should seal what you need it to and won't degrade in sea water.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I called Transworld Aquatic Enterprises. It seems that they do not sell the reservoir and chiller assembly as a replacement part. More awesome! Still looking for help.

I repair chillers for LFS on the side. Hate to say it, but new one is one option. Other options mean more money and money pit possible.

 

[MTBake]

Here's the product I used on the chiller at work http://www.downwindmarine.com/Epoxy-Putty-Kits-Sea-Goin-Poxy-Putty-p-90890475.html

 

[Ready4Launch]

Here's the product I used on the chiller at work http://www.downwindmarine.com/Epoxy-Putty-Kits-Sea-Goin-Poxy-Putty-p-90890475.html

Thanks for the recommendations. I think the JB Weld is probably more feasible.

 

[Ready4Launch]

I repair chillers for LFS on the side. Hate to say it, but new one is one option. Other options mean more money and money pit possible.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Take your truth-bombs elsewhere!