{"title":"Builder — Heating","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"teco-tk150-chiller","title":"Teco TK150 Chiller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps a smaller tank from overheating through summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Teco TK150 is a compact aquarium chiller rated to 150 litres, using a titanium heat exchanger and R134a refrigerant to hold your set temperature as the room warms up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitanium heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe for freshwater and saltwater, resistant to corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5–35°C set-point range at 0.1°C resolution, with a 0.5°C differential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for nano and small-to-mid tanks rather than full systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-line plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e — runs off your existing return or a small dedicated pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated tank volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 150L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCooling power draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR134a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215 x 361 x 315mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 11.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum flow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2in (12mm ID)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230-240V, 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet-point range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°C to 35°C, 0.1°C resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — cooling capacity by ambient temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeco rates the TK150 against one published condition: water held at 25°C, room ambient at 30°C, with a heat load of about 0.5 watts per litre. Under that condition it holds its full 150L rating at temperature. Teco does not publish a broader curve of capacity across other ambient temperatures for this model — in a hotter room, or with a heavier lighting load than the 0.5 W\/L test condition, expect less than the full rated volume to be held at temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent bench testing (not a Teco figure) recorded a TK150 pulling a 250–270L planted tank from 29.8°C to 27.5°C in around three hours — a data point beyond its own 150L rating, and one that came with a return pump and LED lighting rather than a heavier heat load. It's useful context for what the unit can do stretched, but the manufacturer's own rating is 150L, and that's the figure to plan a purchase around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh and saltwater aquariums up to 150L with a standard lighting and pump load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e running with no water flow through the unit — it needs at least 400L\/h through it to cool safely and effectively. Not the right size for anything meaningfully over 150L with a full lighting rig; step up to the TK500 range instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains-powered, 230-240V, 50Hz. Install on an RCD-protected circuit as with any aquarium electrical equipment. The refrigerant circuit is sealed and not user-serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the intake and exhaust clear of dust and away from walls to maintain airflow across the heat exchanger — restricted airflow reduces cooling and increases running time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a bench-top appliance at standard parcel rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the 150L rating actually assume?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater at 25°C in a 30°C room, with a heat load of about 0.5 watts per litre from lighting and pumps. A hotter room or heavier lighting will reduce how much volume it can hold at temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run this on a bigger tank if I don't push it hard?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but you're outside the manufacturer's rating and results will vary with your lighting, ambient temperature and flow. If your tank is meaningfully over 150L, the TK500 is the sized-for-purpose option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a dedicated pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs at least 400L\/h of flow through it — that can come from your existing return pump if it has the spare capacity, or a small dedicated pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs R134a an issue to use today?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — R134a remains a normal refrigerant for this class of chiller. 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Under that condition, each model holds its full rated volume at temperature. Teco does not publish a broader table of capacity at other ambient temperatures for this range — where the room runs hotter than 30°C for extended periods, or the tank carries a heavier lighting load than the rated 0.3–0.5 W\/L, expect the achievable pulldown to fall short of the full rated volume, and size up rather than run a unit at its ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent bench testing (not Teco's own figures) gives a feel for real-world pulldown: a TK500-class unit has been reported holding a 540L reef tank under 27.5°C in a 30°C+ Italian summer, with the help of an external fan on the unit — useful context, but a third-party result, not a manufacturer spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTK500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks up to 500L with a standard lighting and pump load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTK1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks up to 1000L, or a smaller tank with a heavier-than-average heat load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTK2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks up to 2000L, or systems (display plus sump) totalling that volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize up rather than down if your tank runs hot lighting, a large sump return, or sits in a room that regularly tops 30°C — the rated volumes assume the standard test condition above, not a worst-case Australian summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh and saltwater aquariums, sumps and systems within the rated volume, plumbed in-line with a return or dedicated circulation pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e running with no water flow through the unit — all three models need the stated minimum flow rate to work safely and effectively; check your pump can supply it before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains-powered, 230-240V, 50Hz. Install with an RCD-protected circuit as with any aquarium electrical equipment. Contains R290, a flammable refrigerant gas at high concentration — the sealed refrigerant circuit is not user-serviceable, and the unit should be installed with the clearance space the manual specifies for ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the air intake and exhaust clear of dust and away from walls on all sides to maintain airflow across the heat exchanger. A chiller starved of airflow works harder and cools less effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. These units are heavier bench-top items — check the specifications table for weight before choosing a delivery address without easy access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"up to 500L\" actually assume?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt assumes water held at 25°C in a 30°C room, with a heat load of about 0.3–0.5 watts per litre from lights and pumps. A hotter room or heavier lighting load will reduce how much volume the same unit can hold at temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I add WiFi monitoring later?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all three models are WiFi-ready and accept the Teco Nnect module, sold separately, for remote monitoring and alerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a dedicated pump to run water through it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need enough flow to meet the minimum rate for your model — 400L\/h for the TK500, 500L\/h for the TK1000, or 600L\/h for the TK2000 — either from your existing return pump or a small dedicated one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs R290 safer than older refrigerants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR290 has a much lower environmental impact than R134a. 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Neither figure is published against a stated ambient room temperature, so treat them as a general guide rather than a guarantee for a specific Brisbane summer day — the hotter and more humid the room, the less an evaporative fan can achieve. 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Let it sit at tank temperature for a few minutes before powering up, and don't handle or remove it while it's hot; going straight from hot glass into cooler water or air is the other common way these fail. Set the dial to your target temperature and use the bonus thermometer over the first day or two to confirm the tank is actually settling where you set it, since dial markings are a guide rather than a lab-accurate scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums needing supplementary heating — tropical community tanks, cichlid tanks, bettas and reef or FOWLR systems. Not a substitute for a separate controller in setups where you need tighter-than-thermostat temperature accuracy or a fail-safe against a stuck-on heater; a dedicated aquarium controller with a temperature probe adds that layer if your livestock can't tolerate a thermostat fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heater unit and a bonus thermometer. It does not include a mount beyond the suction cups fitted to the unit, a protective guard, or a separate controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe down any algae or mineral build-up on the glass body periodically so heat transfers efficiently to the water rather than insulating against it. Check the suction mounts every few weeks — a heater that's slipped to rest against the glass or substrate can create a hot spot or, in shallow tanks, come partly out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eActual running cost depends on how far below your target temperature the room sits and how well insulated the tank is — a heater's wattage is its maximum draw, not its average, since the thermostat cycles it on and off once the tank is at temperature. 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In a cold garage, laundry, or an unheated south-facing room over an Australian winter, the same 50 W has to work harder to close a bigger gap between room and tank temperature, so treat 50 L as a ceiling rather than a target in a cold location — size down, or step up to a higher-wattage Fluval preset heater if you're near that limit and the room runs cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Fluval preset heater do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P-Series runs as a wattage ladder, each rated to a maximum tank size in a normally heated room: the P50 shown here is 50 W for up to 50 L, with larger wattages in the range covering bigger tanks. If your tank is close to the 50 L ceiling, or the room it's in runs cold, size up rather than sitting at the limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for nano and small community freshwater tanks, and small marine or reef tanks up to 50 L, needing a stable 24–26°C. 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