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07-22-2006, 12:10 PM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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     |  Iceprobe Chiller Problem
Well I was going to hookup my coolworks iceprobe chiller today, but when I pulled it out of the closet, I noticed the coating on the probe is flaking off a lot exposing the aluminum. :mad:
I can get all the coating off if I want, but I am not too keen on sticking aluminum in the tank. What do you think? | 
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07-22-2006, 12:34 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
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Could you take the rest of the coating off and spray paint it to re-coat it? _________ "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing"
Albert Einstein
125 G reef ready. 3 175W MH XM 15K bulbs, Berlin turbo skimmer, 18W turbo twist UV, wet/dry, and a diy refugium, Little Giant 3-MDQX-SC return, 3 MAXIJET 1200 and 1 900gph. Phosban reactor with half phos media and half carbon. I have a false yellow, Dog face puffer, damsel,Panther Grouper, Foxface, percula clown and some LR | |
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07-22-2006, 12:47 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Utica, NY Age: 49
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Matt this is from CoolWorks Web sight
Situation: The coating on the probe is compromised or flaking.
The IceProbe’s solid aluminum probe is coated with a very durable FDA compliant material. Care should always be taken when handling and installing the IceProbe to ensure that this coating is not scratched or chipped. If the coating is compromised, the underlying aluminum may begin to corrode and the coating may eventually fail. While failure of the coating material degrades the appearance of the probe, it will not affect the IceProbe’s cooling performance or the watertight seal. While aluminum exposure is generally considered safe (e.g. aluminum cookware), you may want to confirm that direct aluminum contact is acceptable in your application. IceProbe Thermoelectric Aquarium Chiller :: CoolWorks Inc _________ 150 Gallon Reef 2-400w MH 2-110w VHO Actinic's, Moon lights, 250lbs LR,2-CPR CS150 overflows, 55 gallon sump/Refugium,auto-top-off, 6-Stage RO/DI Filter, E.T.S.S.600 Skimmer, Red sea 100 ozoneizer, Pinpoint ORP/PH controller, MRC-CR2 Calcium Reactor, 80w R/Lifeguard UV filter, 1/2 hp Chiller, Medusa 2 stage Temp Controller, Iwaki MD-100RLT Return Pump | |
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07-22-2006, 04:50 PM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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Thanks John. I saw that too. Thing is, they don't tell you what to do! I don't think aluminum is cool in saltwater. I wrote them a note, hopefully I will hear from them. Quote: |
Originally Posted by chetrod Could you take the rest of the coating off and spray paint it to re-coat it? | I suppose. If I knew what to coat it with! What would you use? | |
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07-22-2006, 05:33 PM
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| | Stylophora
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, QC,Quebec Age: 29
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Sillicon maybe??? Cover the whole thing up. It might not look pretty but im guessing it should do the trick. But this is just my honnest opinion, i might be wrong.
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07-22-2006, 07:32 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Utica, NY Age: 49
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I suppose you could try epoxy paint  | |
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07-22-2006, 11:57 PM
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| | Scooter Blennie
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Davenport IA
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Coat it multiple times with Krylon Fushion or harp on them til the give you a replacement. | |
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07-23-2006, 10:10 AM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Age: 25
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Why not something like this: Precision Dip Molding and Plastic Coating
I don't know how easy it is to get done but it seems like an alternative. | |
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07-26-2006, 05:55 PM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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| Re: Iceprobe Chiller Problem
So I got an email from them today: Quote:
Dear Matt,
The CoolWorks Aquarium Chiller Line has been acquired by Nova Tec
Product.
Web Site: Thermoelectric Water Cooling Devices, IceProbe, NovaTec Products Inc
The solid aluminum probe which contacts the water is coated with a very
durable FDA compliant material. Should the probe be scratched or
chipped it may flake off. While failure of the coating material
degrades the appearance of the probe, it will not affect the Ice Probe's
cooling performance or the watertight seal.
Company information:
Nova Tec Products
Phone: 415-460-6812
Fax: 415-258-9963
Email: info@novatecproducts.com
Sincerely,
Marie Foge
Nova Tec
| bleh.
I wrote them back and reminded them it is going in saltwater.  | |
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