Can You Run a Three Chiller Off Well Water?

mr.smileyface

mr.smileyface

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Hey im wondering if you can run a chiller off of a well. I dont know how much water is in there but i will be doing drain to waste. I have a three fan chiller with silient pro fans instead of the old fans. It runs half as loud.
Will my well dry out in a rainy season?
will my well pump die?
i need some answers here.
 
toastycookies

toastycookies

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i do not see why you could not. however, it would be very inefficient and not worth it imo. i know it's a pain in the ass, but i would recommend ice bottles until you can afford a proper chiller setup.
 
mr.smileyface

mr.smileyface

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The water is so cold tho.
Im working my way there lol. I used to run it off city and it could do 9 1000watters in one room no problem.
Im downsizing to 6 tho with co2. It will go on and off because my outtake and intake go on when temps reach thirty and off when they get to 26. chiller will turn on at thirty two and off at 27.
ice isnt gonna cut it.
im asking if i can run it off a well and have no problems with the well.
 
toastycookies

toastycookies

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it depends on your well. I know mine would be able to handle it fine. It's located near a stream/brook that never goes dry. The only sure way to find out is to do it and keep an eye on your well level, no one can really answer this for your situation except yourself. Also depends on if you are going to run it 24/7 or install a thermostat controlled solenoid to open/close off the well water from going through the chillers.
 
mr.smileyface

mr.smileyface

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toastycookies said:
it depends on your well. I know mine would be able to handle it fine. It's located near a stream/brook that never goes dry. The only sure way to find out is to do it and keep an eye on your well level, no one can really answer this for your situation except yourself. Also depends on if you are going to run it 24/7 or install a thermostat controlled solenoid to open/close off the well water from going through the chillers.
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Yea it has both of those and is only gonna be on for 12 and 12. thanks
 
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