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Active Aqua AACH50HP Hydroponic Water Cooling System, per hour, User-Friendly Chiller, New, 1/2 HP, Rated : 4,020 BTU, w/Power Boost

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Arrives Monday, Nov 25
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Size: 1/2 HP


Features

  • Large refrigeration capacity (recommended volume: 90 - 172 gal).amperage : 2.2 amps
  • Anti-corrosive pure titanium evaporator for both fresh and salt water
  • Rate of flow: 1/2 HP (8001600 G/h -30006000 L/h)
  • New boost function that accelerates the chilling process for quicker establishment of initial nutrient solution temperature
  • Not rated for central/house plumbing
  • PSI Rating: 10 psi maximum
  • 1 Year Complete warrantee, ETL Tested & Rated
  • Rated BTU per hour: 4,020
  • Please note that the starting ambient temperature of your solution will always affect the duration of the initial chilling process
  • Indoor Use Only

Description

Active Aqua Chillers are ideal for keeping the nutrient solution in your reservoir at the perfect temperature. Each unit has a user-friendly temperature system that allows you to control your desired temperature range as needed, & all models now have a boost function that accelerates the chilling process for quicker establishment of desired nutrient solution temperature.Rated Wattage : 510. Rated Amperage - 5.4 A

Color: W/Power Boost


Material: Anti-corrosive pure titanium evaporator


Capacity: 172 Gallons


Brand: Active AQUA


Product Dimensions: 19"D x 14"W x 19"H


Color: W/Power Boost


Material: Anti-corrosive pure titanium evaporator


Capacity: 172 Gallons


Brand: Active AQUA


Product Dimensions: 19"D x 14"W x 19"H


Style: Active Aqua Chiller 1/2 HP


Weight: 48.5 Pounds


Wattage: 510 watts


Installation Type: Freestanding


Power Source: Corded Electric


Global Trade Identification Number: 89


UPC: 638104022989


Manufacturer: Hydrofarm


Item Weight: 56.5 pounds


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: AACH50HP


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: March 15, 2018


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Absolutely amazing product
Size: 1/4 HP
I purchase it to cool our 54 gallon corner fish tank. Before I got it the temp was staying around 79°f to hot for my fish. Honestly this is a beast. It fits under the tank in the stand. You have to buy a pump for it and I recommend the black vinyl hose. It is heavy so when you get it lift it straight up out of the box with help. Always keep it upright. It is basically the cooling guts of a refrigerator. Once you get it out make sure to install the output and input attachment pieces,there are two different sizes. .Make sure they are tight, becareful they are plastic. When you install the hose use two hose clamps per attachment. Hook it all up basically in the bathroom . Put the pump in the tub or a good size pan. Put the output back in the tub or pan. Attach the thermometer probe . Power up the unit and check for leaks. Let it run and make sure it cools properly. Once you have no leaks and everything works install it where you need it. ******Caution**** If you are using it for a fish tank cool them down slowly. Like a degree every 24hrs. Once it cools the water down to the correct selected temp the compressor shuts off. It is very easy to use and works wonders. Draw backs are as follows: 1. Little louder than I expected but not bad. Probably less than most super quiet dishwashers. 2. Heavier than I expected but we'll worth it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020 by Mark C.
    • Outstanding customer service
Size: 1/4 HP
This company goes above and beyond customer service standards. You have nothing to worry about when you encounter any issues with them. So far, the products have been working great. Highly recommended company.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024 by Mauricio Ocampo
    • Dead on arrival, no support from Amazon or Manufacturer.
Size: 1/2 HP
Bought this to use for a cold plunge after doing all the research and settling on this being a trustworthy brand. It sat at my house in the box for the last 2 months while I've been building the rest of the plunge. Finally the day came to hook it up and the results were promising. It cooled the water by 20 degrees in under 30min. But suddenly the unit shut off. After reading the manual and troubleshooting, the cause was that it was overheating and shut off as a safety measure. I checked the back of the unit, as it did seem to be very quiet while it was running, and found the cooling fan to be jammed against the cooling coil, preventing it from functioning. Upon calling Amazon the best they could do was return it with a $200 restocking fee as it was beyond the return window. The manufacturer has yet to respond, as this should be a warranty repair. Overall I'm less than pleased by this product and lack of customer service. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022 by Andrew McDonald
    • DIY Cold Plunge
Size: 1/4 HP
I use this in my DIY cold plunge set up. It’s been amazing so far. I have it connected to a Grizzly 450 cooler inside my garage where it gets very hot and the chiller has had no problems keeping the water cold and at my desired temperature. Recommend this for anyone building a cold plunge of their own ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024 by Elijah
    • Keeps the water cold
Size: 1/4 HP
It was easy to install and perfect fit for my cold plunge. Kept putting it off and used large blocks of ice and bottles, but when the temps went up it just wasn't working. So finally took the plunge and purchased this. It's really nice not having to make ice and still not getting it cold enough during the heat. Even though insulated, the tub needed this. Do open up the front and make sure the cover that holds the capacitor is secure in place, they don't put a screw in it. Mine was snapped into place after dealing with shipping. Also (without plugged in, duh) check the fan spins freely after shipping. I didn't have any problem. Also might have to snug the nuts down to the inlet and outlet, mine were loose. DId have a small white particle problem and like a little oily like substance on the water surface when started it running after a day. This might have been the new spa hose from Menards or the Chiller. Not sure, but drained and cleaned and hasn't come back. Otherwise, great knowing I can use it when want and not having to deal with ice. Would never be able to get it this cold with ice until late fall or winter. Shouldn't have waited this long to get this unit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024 by D. Babcock
    • Quiet, powerful, efficient
Size: 1/2 HP
I have been cold plunging for a year now. I wanted to start out cheap. I bought a soft portable plunge, and a cheap Vevor 1/4 hp chiller. IT all worked and I plunged at around 50 degrees, but I wanted colder. I upgraded to the 1/3 hp Vevor for around $360. IT got me down to 39, but it had to run all day to do it. I even super insulated my plunge to help. The Vevor chiller has the volume leve3l of a cheap walmart window AC. This may not bother most people, but we have the Plunge on our lanai, and my wife likes to sit out there and have a cup of tea. She does not like listening to all the noise, so she would often unplug it, and then forget to plug it back in. This lead to several days of running, to get the temp back down. That whole time it was very noisy. Finally I caught the Active Aqua on a great sale. They do this from time to time, so track the price on camelcamelcamel dot com. Its worth it! So I finally get my active aqua, and let it sit for 24 hours. This is important with any products that contain refrigerant. Not doing so, will shorten the lifespan. After letting the Active Aqua aclimate, I got it all set up. It had larger fittings than my previous Vevor. SO I had to adapt my plumbing. I probably should have just upgraded to new larger tubing, but I did not want to jump in to that much work right away. I just wanted to get this thing going. Right out of the gates, I noticed how quiet this chiller is. The down side is that it showed how loud my danner 950 pump is. I actually ended up making a hush box for my danner pump. It helped quiet my entire system, to a very manageable level. I used the foil backed foam and carpet padding to wrap the pump in sort of an envelope. This made my pump so quite! Since it has 39 degree water running through it all the time, when running, I figured it did not need to be air cooled. The next thing I noticed, is that my system does not need to run as often. I use an Inkbird controller set at 39 degrees. When the temp is above 39 degrees the inkbird turns everything on. This ensures my pump, chiller and ozone are running when they need to. If I just relied on the temp gauge in the chiller, it may turn off, but my pump and ozone would continue to run. I don't need 24 hour circulation. The Active Aqua only goes down to 39 degrees. That is my desired set point, so there was some issues with the chiller kicking off, and the inkbird letting things continue to run. So I went in to the active aqua settings and calibrated the AA to think it was a few degrees warmer than actual. This way, if the inkbird is calling for 39 and its at 39.1, the active aqua will show 41, and continue to run until the inkbird temp range is satisfied. You can calibrate up to 5 degrees warmer, which will push you down to 34 actual. For me, after a year of plunging, 39 still provides about 30 seconds of full shock and awe mode. Perhaps Ill eventually need it to be colder, and I have room to grow. At these temps ever single degree makes a big difference. I plunge for around 2 minutes, and at that time my feet hurt. Now, the bottom of my tub may actually be colder, as my tub is pretty deep, and long. It could be much cooler where my feet are. At the end of the day, I love this active aqua chiller. I spent a lot on cheaper chillers trying to figure it out. I was able to sell each, and not lose much money. But had I known I would still be doing this, the AA would have been the way to go up front. The sound level, and the extra power make this chiller the perfect choice for my set up. I have an inflatable tub I bought here on Amazon. Its 59 inches long, and probably close to 40 inches deep, 36 inches of water level. Its around 120 gallons according tot he amazon ad, but it feels like more. I wrapped it in 10 mm foil faced soft foam (also purchased on Amazon). I run the Danner 950 pump, and a spa ozone that I purchased, you guessed it, right here on Amazon. Now I am thinking about upgrading to a larger Danner 1200 pump. The 950 works, but more flow may help the filtration, and also help mix the water as I am plunging. If you're worried about price, buy the cheap Vevor, and try it out. But if, like me, the Vevor is not powerful enough, or its much too noisy, this Active Aqua is the perfect solution. 1/2 hp seems to be the perfect size for around 120 gallons, if you're insulated. I live in south Florida, so it it works here, it should work most anywhere in north America. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024 by trbizwiz

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