TRANSTHERM
TOP 5 MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR
COOLING SYSTEM
Y
ou’d be surprised if we
compared a cooling system
to a human!
But in fact they aren’t too
dissimilar – especially when you think
that both man and machine need regular
exercise, a proper looking after, the right
food and good rest to be on top form.
With that in mind, here are our top tips
for keeping your cooling system in top-
performing shape.
1.
Dress for the occasion
We’ve all been caught out with our (un)
reliable British weather. Thankfully, even
if we fail to get the weatherman’s memo
and get drenched or boiled by our choice
of outfit, we can make sure that our
equipment doesn’t follow suit, and works
perfectly despite its location.
There’s no grinding to a halt because of
rain or snow – our machines are specified
correctly right from the initial design
stage so they run smoothly whatever the
weather.
If equipment is going into a corrosive
environment, then we’ll choose hard-
wearing construction materials.
If it’s going to be shipped to a coastal or
desert location, then we’ll use a wider fan
spacing so that sand can pass through
the heat exchanger without clogging
everything up.
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If the system will be situated in an area
with a lot of debris swirling around,
then we’ll advise on leg meshes. Pre-
emptive planning will make on-going
maintenance a lot easier.
2.
Don’t overdo it!
Despite thinking machines are
indestructible, they also have a shelf life
and if worked too strenuously, they will
collapse – just like if we were forced to
run a marathon every day – there’s only so
much both of us can do!
Just as a personal trainer will give you
a tailored routine so as not to push
you over your limit, you need to pay
attention to manufacturer’s operating
and maintenance requirements which will
stipulate how hard and how regularly the
system can be operated and how often
the process can be shut down for heavy
maintenance.
3.
Everyone needs a workout,
even machines!
Yes even cooling fans need to have the
odd gym workout.
If your equipment is only used
intermittently then keep it ticking over
well by rotating the moving fan and pump
motor parts so you don’t get any system
failures because of seized up bearings.
4.
It’s not only humans who need
a clean
You can’t get them in the shower,
so ensure you air blast coolers and
pump sets are kept spick and span by
monitoring them regularly for debris. A
blocked up heat exchanger in a cooler or
a clogged up strainer within your pipe
work can massively affect efficiency and
the life span of fans and pumps. Lift the
strain off and let them run like a dream
instead!
5.
Eat the right things
We wouldn’t go overboard on the
chemicals, and neither would we omit
important vitamins in our diet. The same
goes for cooling equipment believe it or
not!
If your system needs special fluids, like
glycol anti-freeze to protect it from frost
damage, then check and maintain the
required amount. Frost damaged cooling
equipment can be costly to repair or
replace.
If you need any advice on how to look
after your air blast coolers or pump sets,
then don’t hesitate to ask us. We will be
happy to help you bring them back to full
health.
TEL: +44 (0)24 7647 1120
Email: [email protected]
www.transtherm.co.uk