chiller cleaning?

bobt2 · 09/13/2019, 10:17 AM

my teco heater/chiller has been running for 2 years without a hiccup. I think it's due for some type of cleaning. I,m thinking of removing the hoses and running some vinegar/ water solution thru it. thoughts?

Steveb · 09/13/2019, 10:42 AM

I'm fixing to hook one up so am interested in hearing what others say as well.

mcgyvr · 09/13/2019, 12:27 PM

Which Teco unit do you have?
Have you read the manual? Often times they have recommended preventative maintenance listed in it..
In the ones I saw they have a "Routine maintenance" section right in the manual..

Cleaning out the tubes wouldn't hurt but likely not needed..

bobt2 · 09/13/2019, 03:42 PM

tk1000, all the manual talks about is cleaning the filter.

mcgyvr · 09/13/2019, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobt2

tk1000, all the manual talks about is cleaning the filter.

Thats all you need to do..

Vinny Kreyling · 09/13/2019, 04:26 PM

Cleaning the tubes can not do any harm.

bobt2 · 09/13/2019, 05:12 PM

what about build ups inside the unit? it has to be happening, just like the other pumps and powerheads.

Vinny Kreyling · 09/13/2019, 06:00 PM

More than likely just slime, will come out with a flexible brush on a spring from both ends.

kurt_n · 09/22/2019, 09:46 PM

Mix 1 gallon white vinegar with 2 gallons water. Pump through the skimmer for 30 minutes. After that, pump through clear water for 30 minutes. Dump out all the water you can (don't use compressed air) and you're good to go.

I do this every fall when I put my Teco into storage and have had no issues. Just did it today.

09/13/2019, 10:17 AM	#1
bobt2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: long island NY Posts: 1,835	chiller cleaning? my teco heater/chiller has been running for 2 years without a hiccup. I think it's due for some type of cleaning. I,m thinking of removing the hoses and running some vinegar/ water solution thru it. thoughts?

09/13/2019, 10:42 AM	#2
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	I'm fixing to hook one up so am interested in hearing what others say as well. __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress

09/13/2019, 12:27 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Which Teco unit do you have? Have you read the manual? Often times they have recommended preventative maintenance listed in it.. In the ones I saw they have a "Routine maintenance" section right in the manual.. Cleaning out the tubes wouldn't hurt but likely not needed.. __________________ Who me?

09/13/2019, 04:26 PM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Cleaning the tubes can not do any harm. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

09/13/2019, 06:00 PM	#8
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	More than likely just slime, will come out with a flexible brush on a spring from both ends. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

09/13/2019, 03:42 PM	#4
bobt2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: long island NY Posts: 1,835	tk1000, all the manual talks about is cleaning the filter.

09/13/2019, 05:12 PM	#7
bobt2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: long island NY Posts: 1,835	what about build ups inside the unit? it has to be happening, just like the other pumps and powerheads.

09/22/2019, 09:46 PM	#9
kurt_n Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 2,592	Mix 1 gallon white vinegar with 2 gallons water. Pump through the skimmer for 30 minutes. After that, pump through clear water for 30 minutes. Dump out all the water you can (don't use compressed air) and you're good to go. I do this every fall when I put my Teco into storage and have had no issues. Just did it today.