Adiabatic cooling is the other name for the evaporative cooling system, and it is an effective way of cooling the air by using the process of evaporation. It takes its energy from the air for evaporation and completes the process. These are different from the typical air conditioners which use absorption refrigerating cycles. This cooler is typically a boxed shape having two or more surfaces that are porous and each side of the porous is fitted by a pad which can absorb water. This water is stored inside the cooler where a small pump it fitted to lift the water and pour it over the pads from the top. This technique requires proper installation and some basic safety measures to follow. Here, we will discuss the safety measures regarding the evaporative cooling system:
1. Airflow Adjustment
People usually use the cooling system by closing all doors and windows. Thus, obstructing any air to pass through it. Due to continuous air pumping, a lot of humidity accumulate inside the room, thereby doing the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. Hence, it is necessary that when you use the cooler, make sure that the amount of air pumped in is equal to the amount of air flowing out. A duct or a small window will do the work just fine.
2. Unit Size
You should be aware of the amount of air the evaporative cooling system can pump out in a minute. This is calculated by cubic feet per minute (CFM). This will help you determine that the unit is in the perfect size for your space. If the CFM is low, then the unit will take more time to cool down the room, which means more energy is wasted. If the CFM is high, then the unit may take less time to cool down the room but will take more power and electricity to do it. Thus, CFM should be the right number, depending on the size of the room.
3. Proper Maintenance
Installing the evaporative cooling system is not enough if you are not maintaining it properly. Some simple maintenance every now and then is required to keep it working.
Old pads should be removed every year.
With continuous use of the cooler, scale sits down on the surface. Thus, with a proper wire, all the scales should be scraped away.
Clean the pumps thoroughly and the tubes attached to it that pour the water on the pads.
If you choose to not use it during winter then, in that case, the water supply should be shut off; the unit should be dried out and disconnected from power supply.
4. The Efficiency Of The Cooler
Buy an evaporative cooling system that offers thermostat. This will automatically switch off the cooling system, once the desired temperature is reached. It is more efficient and saves power. There are coolers which instead of thermostats have switches separately for the pump and fan. Here, you could simply run the pump for a few minutes and then turn on the fan.
5. Hiring The Right Company
It is obvious that all the above tasks cannot be done single-handedly. You need an expert to guide you through the process so that you do not fall into major trouble. Hence, hiring the right company becomes the topmost priority. A good company has its own skilled workers to install the system in your place. They are qualified in their job and highly experienced too. A reputed company never compromise with the quality of its product. Moreover, they also handover you a warranty card for free service.
This cooling system provides you with lower cost in operating as well as in original equipment. Its simple installation and easy accessibility make it popular. Though some safety measures are required to follow and are not at all time-consuming.
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