Cooling towers are a critical resource for buildings, especially large ones with advanced HVAC needs. However, they are also a breeding ground for bacteria, especially in the heat of summer. Disinfection of your cooling tower during the summertime is an important part of caring for the system and keeping both your facility and the surrounding […]
What Is A Summertime Disinfection For Your Cooling Tower?
Cooling towers are complex, with many moving parts, and maintaining them properly can feel like a challenge. One of the aspects of a comprehensive care strategy for your cooling tower is consistent disinfection year-round. However, the summer months are particularly critical when it comes to keeping your cooling tower clean and disinfected, which is why […]
How To Maintain Compliance With NYC Local Law 77
If you operate a facility that relies on a cooling tower anywhere in New York City, you likely have a lot to think about in terms of regular maintenance, emergency planning and the prevention of bacterial overgrowth. Much of this regular maintenance is typically done to improve efficiency, thereby reducing the total cost to operate […]
The Importance Of Legionella Compliance For Cooling Towers
Cooling towers serve a variety of critical roles in facilities across America, but they also come with risks as part of their operation. Their main role of providing comprehensive heat exchange via quick and efficient cooling means that they rely heavily on water, and water constantly coursing through a large system can become dirty or […]
What You Need To Know After Cooling Tower Startup
Cooling towers serve a critical role in many buildings and facilities by providing cooling consistently across all areas of a facility. However, many parts of the United States do not require the use of a cooling tower all year long due to cooler weather in the fall and winter. Companies may choose to let their […]
How Often Should Cooling Towers Be Maintained?
A cooling tower is a complex mechanical system that provides cool air to your building. However, because of the wide variety of equipment and features it contains, it is important that it is cleaned and maintained regularly in order to keep it at peak operational efficiency. Regular cleaning also ensures that the system remains safe […]
The Cooling Tower Cleaning Checklist
Cooling towers are a critical element of many buildings and facilities because of their role as the primary cooling machine that produces temperate air throughout the building. However, cooling towers must be regularly maintained and cleaned in order to keep them safe to operate; not only can they become dangerous when not properly cleaned, but […]
Going Green With Cooling Tower Cleaning and Maintenance
Operating a cooling tower is a complex process that requires careful consideration in order to make the most effective use of the system. From safety concerns to energy usage, maintenance of a cooling tower addresses a variety of critical concepts. Building owners and managers who have become aware of the large impact that a cooling […]
How Often Should Cooling Towers Be Cleaned?
Any individual responsible for managing or maintaining a facility that uses a cooling tower must be sure to regularly clean the tower. Even if the cooling tower continues to operate as intended, leaving the tower to build up more and more debris and detritus can cause a wide variety of issues over time, leading to […]