Where the Biggest EcoPlus Water Chiller Stops Making Sense
Capacity is 11,935 BTU per hour against a maximum water volume of 300 gallons. That is the point where a chiller stops being an accessory and joins the building services. Draw is 1,150 W at 10.5 A on 120V, close enough to the limit of a standard circuit that it deserves its own breaker. The cabinet runs 41 x 15 x 24 in and 97.35 lbs, so it is a two-person lift and it is not going under a bench. Plumbing is 1 in with two fittings supplied, and the circulation pump wants roughly 1,267 GPH. R410a, titanium exchanger, Japanese compressor, galvanised steel housing.
Installing a 1.5 HP Water Chiller Where the Heat Can Leave
A 1.5 hp water chiller moves a lot of heat out of the water and has to put it somewhere. Placement is the biggest decision on this unit. Sealed plant rooms without their own extraction will warm up until the chiller is fighting its own exhaust and the rated capacity quietly disappears. Put it where there is airflow, or duct the discharge outside. The remote controller on its long cord is what makes that practical, because the display no longer has to be where the machine is. Stand it upright for three hours before the first start. If your tank is nearer two hundred gallons, the smaller commercial unit costs less to run and will hold the same set point.
Key Features
- 11,935 BTU of cooling: The largest output in the EcoPlus commercial line, stated per hour.
- Rated to 300 gallons: Built for a central tank feeding several rooms rather than one reservoir.
- 1,150 W at 10.5 A: Close to the ceiling of a standard 120V circuit, so plan a dedicated breaker.
- One inch plumbing: Two fittings supplied for rigid PVC or flexible tubing.
- Remote temperature controller: A thirty foot cord lets the display live at the tank, not at the machine.
- Galvanised steel cabinet: Powder coated and heavy, built to sit in a plant room rather than a tent.
- Auto restart and memory: Returns to the same set point after a power interruption.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | EcoPlus |
| Model | Commercial Grade Water Chiller 1.5 HP |
| Part Number | 728709 |
| Cooling Capacity | 11,935 BTU |
| Max Water Volume | 300 gallons |
| Voltage | 120V / 60 Hz |
| Power | 1,150 W |
| Current | 10.5 A |
| Inlet and Outlet | 1 in, two fittings included |
| Recommended Pump | About 1,267 GPH |
| Refrigerant | R410a |
| Heat Exchanger | Commercial grade titanium |
| Compressor | Japanese made |
| Housing | Galvanised steel, powder coated |
| Controller | Digital LCD plus remote with 30 ft cord |
| Dimensions | 41 x 15 x 24 in |
| Weight | 97.35 lbs |
| Before First Start | Stand upright for 3 hours |