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Cooling towers are an essential part of many HVAC systems, but they can also be a source of problems if they are not properly maintained. One of the most important things to do when starting up a cooling tower for the season is to perform a thorough inspection and cleaning.

What Should I Do To Shut Down My Cooling Tower For The Season? Scale is a hard, chalky deposit that can form on the surfaces of cooling towers. It is caused by the precipitation of dissolved minerals in the cooling water. These minerals can come from the makeup water, the air, or the materials used to construct the cooling tower.

How Does Scale Form on Cooling Tower Surfaces? Scale is a hard, chalky deposit that can form on the surfaces of cooling towers. It is caused by the precipitation of dissolved minerals in the cooling water. These minerals can come from the makeup water, the air, or the materials used to construct the cooling tower.

What Type Of Equipment Do I Need For My Cooling Tower System? To treat your cooling tower you will need chemical feed pumps, treatment control system, filtration, and monitoring probes. Cooling towers are used to remove heat from a variety of industrial and commercial applications. However, the water used in cooling towers can become contaminated with minerals, microorganisms, and other impurities.

There are a number of products that can be used to descale cooling towers, heat exchangers, and boilers. The best product for a particular application will depend on the type of scale, the severity of the scaling, and the materials of the equipment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that cooling tower legionella testing for bacteria be done at least quarterly. However, the frequency of testing may need to be increased if there are any risk factors for Legionella growth.