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

Why is water treatment important in an evaporative cooling system?

What advantages does solid chemistry have over a traditional liquid chemistry program?

How does the makeup water quality affect a cooling tower’s material of construction?

How much water will I save using EVAPCO’s Water Saver™?

Will Pulse~Pure® work for me?

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?