{"product_id":"hailea-hc-a-water-chillers","title":"Hailea HC-A Water Chiller – 100L to 250L Reservoir Cooling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHold your nutrient reservoir at 18-20C, whatever the room is doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHailea HC-A water chillers\u003c\/strong\u003e are refrigerated coolers that hold a hydroponic reservoir at a set temperature in DWC, RDWC, NFT, drip and flood-and-drain systems. Four sizes cover tanks from \u003cstrong\u003e100 to 250 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eHC-100A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHC-130A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHC-150A\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHC-250A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every model uses \u003cstrong\u003eR134a\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant, a corrosion-proof \u003cstrong\u003epure titanium evaporator\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003edigital microcomputer thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e that reads to 0.1C and holds any setpoint between \u003cstrong\u003e6C and 30C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Warm nutrient carries less dissolved oxygen and invites 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. \u003cstrong\u003eA pump and hose are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e - pair the 100A, 130A and 150A with the Hailea HX8810 and the 250A with the HX8820, both sold here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes, one range\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100L, 130L, 150L and 250L reservoirs, with published working bands wider than the model name (see the specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure titanium evaporator\u003c\/strong\u003e - nutrient solution never touches copper; fresh or salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital thermostat with memory\u003c\/strong\u003e - set once; it returns to the setpoint after a power cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor protection\u003c\/strong\u003e - automatic over-current cut-out stops motor burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet R134a compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e, LED display, 1 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow set by the pump you fit\u003c\/strong\u003e - the chiller has no pump of its own, so match a pump to the model's circulation band\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 and \u003cstrong\u003epythium and root rot\u003c\/strong\u003e get their opening. Air conditioning the room is the expensive route; chilling the tank keeps the root zone in the \u003cstrong\u003e18-20C\u003c\/strong\u003e band independent of the air under the lights. Size by reservoir volume and go up a model if you are at the top of a band or the room runs hot.\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 air around the vents; it rejects heat into the room and must never be covered or laid on its side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit a pump and hose\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to the model - HX8810 for the 100A, 130A and 150A; HX8820 for the 250A - on the hose size listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCirculate water through the chiller first\u003c\/strong\u003e, then switch on. Never run it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the target\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically 18-20C for hydroponics.\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\u003eHC-100A:\u003c\/strong\u003e reservoirs up to 100L (working band 50-220L), circulation 200-1,000 L\/h, 1\/20 HP, cabinet 338 x 218 x 325mm, 9.2kg, 13mm hose, ABS chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC-130A:\u003c\/strong\u003e reservoirs up to 130L (working band 50-300L), circulation 200-1,000 L\/h, 1\/15 HP, cabinet 338 x 218 x 325mm, 9.5kg, 13mm hose, ABS chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC-150A:\u003c\/strong\u003e reservoirs up to 150L, circulation 250-1,200 L\/h, 1\/10 HP, approx. 15kg, ABS chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC-250A:\u003c\/strong\u003e reservoirs up to 250L (working band 100-600L), circulation 600-2,200 L\/h, 1\/6 HP, cabinet 448 x 330 x 440mm, 18kg, 16mm hose, metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e R134a, all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaporator:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital microcomputer thermostat, 6-30C, 0.1C resolution, setpoint memory, over-current cut-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220-240V, 50Hz, UK plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e pump and hose - HX8810 (100A\/130A\/150A) or HX8820 (250A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hailea","offers":[{"title":"HC-100A (100L)","offer_id":53619699613962,"sku":"NUT-HAIL-001-02","price":303.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC-130A (130L)","offer_id":53359545450762,"sku":"NUT-HAIL-001-01","price":256.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC-150A (150L)","offer_id":53619699646730,"sku":"NUT-HAIL-001-03","price":326.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC-250A (250L)","offer_id":53619699679498,"sku":"NUT-HAIL-001-04","price":400.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/hailea-hc-a-water-chiller-range-1.jpg?v=1788374980","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/hailea-hc-a-water-chillers","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}