{"product_id":"hailea-hc-130a-water-chiller","title":"Hailea HC-130A Water Chiller – 130L Hydroponic Reservoir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHold a reservoir of up to 130 litres at 18-20C, whatever the room is doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHailea HC-130A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact \u003cstrong\u003ewater chiller\u003c\/strong\u003e from Hailea's HC-A series, sized for \u003cstrong\u003enutrient reservoirs up to 130 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e in DWC, RDWC, NFT, drip and flood-and-drain systems. A \u003cstrong\u003e1\/15 HP compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e drawing about \u003cstrong\u003e180W\u003c\/strong\u003e in operation pulls heat out of the solution through a corrosion-resistant \u003cstrong\u003epure titanium evaporator\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003edigital microcomputer thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e holds any setpoint between \u003cstrong\u003e6C and 30C\u003c\/strong\u003e, remembering it after a power cut. Warm reservoirs carry less dissolved oxygen and invite root disease; a chiller is the fix that works when a LED or HID room heats the tank faster than the air can cool it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for tanks up to 130L\u003c\/strong\u003e with a recommended circulation flow of \u003cstrong\u003e200-1,000 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure titanium evaporator\u003c\/strong\u003e - corrosion-proof in fresh or salt water, so nutrient solution never touches copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital thermostat with memory\u003c\/strong\u003e - set it once; it resumes the setpoint after a power interruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor protection\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts power automatically on over-current to stop motor burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR134a refrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, low noise, digital display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact steel and ABS cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e at 338 x 218 x 325mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm reservoirs, low dissolved oxygen and sluggish roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce nutrient solution climbs past about 22C it holds markedly \u003cstrong\u003eless dissolved oxygen\u003c\/strong\u003e, roots slow down and \u003cstrong\u003epythium and root rot\u003c\/strong\u003e get their opening. Air conditioning the room is the expensive route; chilling the tank directly is cheaper to run and keeps the root zone in the \u003cstrong\u003e18-20C\u003c\/strong\u003e band that hydroponic crops want, independent of the air temperature under the lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand the chiller\u003c\/strong\u003e on a flat surface with clear space around the vents; it rejects heat into the room, so ventilate the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a pump and pipework\u003c\/strong\u003e - neither is included. Pair with a pump delivering 200-1,000 L\/h such as the Hailea HX8810, on 12-16mm hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCirculate water through the chiller first\u003c\/strong\u003e, then switch it on; never run it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the target\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically \u003cstrong\u003e18-20C\u003c\/strong\u003e for hydroponics; the display reads in 0.1C steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the filter and condenser\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly to keep cooling efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hailea HC-130A, HC-A series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 130 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200-1,000 L\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/15 HP; approx. 180W working, 10W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-30C, digital microcomputer control with memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaporator:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e R134a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-16mm hose inlet and outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338 x 218 x 325mm; approx. 10kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220-240V, 50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic over-current cut-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e pump and connecting tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hailea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53359545450762,"sku":"NUT-HAIL-001-01","price":417.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/hailea-hc-130a-water-chiller-1.jpg?v=1788349703","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/hailea-hc-130a-water-chiller","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}