Reliability and Value of Chillers

I've been looking into maybe getting a chiller as I prepare for an RDWC run with ~100 gallons. I found a 1/4 HP, or maybe 1/3 HP (seller says it's a DBM-250, but also says 1/4 HP, so IDK) Arctica chiller on CL for $350, but I have no way of knowing what this thing is worth. I see that 'new' it goes for over $800, but I don't know how much this unit has been used, and is this brand known for reliable units working for 5, 10+ years. What's this thing worth, and can anyone point me in the direction of a chiller brand that has a good reputation? Thanks!

The active aqua on Amazon are really not bad at all. But a 1/4hp arctic for 300 or so isn't bad at all either.... I'd say go look at it, and check him in person to ask how much it's been used. Bring a screwdriver and open the thing up and check how much dust is inside. If you're paying that kind of cash, he should haven't problem with it.

Airwalker16 said:

The active aqua on Amazon are really not bad at all. But a 1/4hp arctic for 300 or so isn't bad at all either.... I'd say go look at it, and check him in person to ask how much it's been used. Bring a screwdriver and open the thing up and check how much dust is inside. If you're paying that kind of cash, he should haven't problem with it.

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I'll definitely do that, thanks. I said I'd meet with him in two days, giving myself some more time to gather info. I'm not real mechanically inclined, but hopefully I can get a pretty good idea of the condition at a glance. He says it's in good condition, and works well, so we'll see.

TheHappyDrunk said:

I'll definitely do that, thanks. I said I'd meet with him in two days, giving myself some more time to gather info. I'm not real mechanically inclined, but hopefully I can get a pretty good idea of the condition at a glance. He says it's in good condition, and works well, so we'll see.

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For god's sake, make sure you plug it in.. hahaba