Frequently Asked Questions | EVAPCO

Cooling Towers FAQs

Where can I find the Full Load Amps (FLA) of a cooling tower’s electrical components?

How do I clean my air inlet louvers?

What are the benefits of a belt drive system when compared to a gear box drive system?

What is the minimum recommended fan speed for an open cooling tower?

Why would I use equalizer connections instead of a flume box?

Fluid Coolers FAQs

What is a dry bulb switchover temperature?

Can I operate my closed circuit cooler recirculating pump on a VFD?

When should I use glycol in my closed loop system instead of water?

Where can I find the coil volume of my closed circuit cooler?

Why do I need to maintain a minimum flow in my closed circuit cooler? What is the minimum flow I must maintain?

Water Systems FAQs

How does the quality of my site’s makeup water impact water efficiency or influence materials of construction decisions?

How does the need for immediate heat load affect galvanized steel coils?

What are the environmental, health & safety benefits of non-chemical or solid chemical water treatment programs for evaporative cooled systems?

What risks, if any, are associated with using municipal reclaim, rainwater or softened water as makeup for my evaporative cooled system?

Without increasing my system’s cycles of concentration, how can I reduce blowdown and makeup water demand?

Parts & Maintenance FAQs

Can EVAPCO provide replacement parts for another manufacturer's cooling tower?

How long (in general) does cooling tower fill last?

I need to improve the maintenance access to my cooling tower, condenser, or fluid cooler. Can EVAPCO custom fabricate ladders and service platforms to fit my installation requirements?

My cooling tower is not functioning as well as it did when it was new. Is this normal? How do I get it running back to normal?

Troubleshooting FAQs

My cooling tower is overflowing because the mechanical float valve is stuck open. What should I do?

My tower was just installed and there is rust around the basin. What can I do?