Generic Cleaning Fails To Resolve Issues As a busy facility manager, dealing with yet another vendor to clean your building’s cooling tower might seem like a hassle not worth the effort. You may even be tempted to simply ask your general maintenance crew to handle the task quickly themselves. However, taking shortcuts when it comes […]
Biofilm Prevention & Corrosion Control For Cooling Towers
Cooling towers are integral to maintaining a comfortable and safe environment in your building, but they can also be vulnerable to biofilm buildup and corrosion, leading to efficiency loss, increased costs, and potential health risks. Biofilm buildup affects up to 90% of industrial water systems, and can result in energy losses of up to 30% […]
How To Guarantee Longevity For Your Cooling Tower
Cooling towers are complex systems that require careful maintenance and operation to maximize their lifespan. If not properly maintained, issues like corrosion, scale buildup, and biological growth can develop, leading to efficiency losses and equipment failures. Preventative maintenance and water treatment programs are critical for cooling tower longevity. It is important to understand how regular […]
Understanding Summertime Hypohalogenation
As the summer heat increases, it brings unique challenges for cooling towers and HVAC systems especially when it comes to legionella. With higher temperatures comes a higher risk of bacteria growth as water systems can become a breeding ground if not properly treated. Naturally, your water treatment program will include chemically dosing your system with […]
Stop Cooling Tower Overflow & Prevent Water Leaks
Preventing cooling tower overflow and water leaks is essential to conserve resources and ensure peak performance. These issues can compromise vital corrosion and scale protection, creating an environment conducive to the growth of harmful bacteria like Legionella. Furthermore, uncontrolled leaks can accelerate corrosion, leading to equipment deterioration and expensive repairs or replacements. By actively addressing […]
An Overview of Cooling Tower Maintenance During the Summer
As summer approaches, building managers need to start preparing for the maintenance of their cooling tower systems. Cooling towers serve an essential role in regulating the temperature of a building, but they require regular maintenance to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively. Neglecting cooling tower maintenance can lead to a range of problems, including reduced […]
How to Prepare Your Cooling Tower For Summer Heatwaves
As temperatures start to rise during the summer months, cooling towers become an essential part of any building’s infrastructure. Cooling towers play a crucial role in regulating the temperature of buildings by removing heat from HVAC water systems. However, with the increase in temperature and humidity during summer heatwaves, cooling towers can become overwhelmed and fail […]
How to Prepare Your Cooling Tower for Spring
Cooling towers are the backbone of many HVAC systems. However, without regular maintenance and forward-thinking preparation, cooling towers can degrade and even break down faster than they normally might. With spring around the corner, preparing your cooling tower ahead of time can save you money and help address any potential issues, prior to the high […]
Importance Of Cooling Tower Cleanings
A cooling tower is a key component in most commercial or industrial HVAC systems. In order to do its job properly, a cooling tower must be kept clean at all times. By not properly cleaning a cooling tower, you can cause a number of problems including bacteria growth, decreased efficiency, and reduction in the life […]