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Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ page). Below, we have tried to answer the most common questions visitors to this site may have about our WayCool/Pro-Kool portable evaporative coolers. If you find that your question is not answered on this page, please e-mail us at sales@schaeferfan.com or call us during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time, Monday thru Friday at 320-251-8696 or 1-888-550-2665. We will be more then happy to answer your questions.
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How does evaporative cooling work?
Evaporative cooling is the same process your body uses to cool itself. When you perspire, and air moves across your skin, a portion of the perspiration (water) evaporates. Evaporation requires heat to change liquid water-to-water vapor and this heat is taken from your skin, producing the cooling effect. In an evaporative cooler, the cellulose cooling pads take the place of your skin, water instead of perspiration wets them and a fan moves the air. The air is drawn through the cooling pads and evaporates moisture. Heat is removed from the air, as it is drawn through the wet pads, dropping the air temperature and producing the cooling effect. The cooled air is then forced through a building or space and displaces the warm air out building openings, cooling the surroundings. In addition, air velocity increases the cooling effect as it moves over the skin or people in the airflow path.
Why use evaporative coolers in your workplace?
- The WayCool/Pro-Kool evaporative coolers requires little space, has a low initial cost, is inexpensive and simple to operate and requires minimal scheduled maintenance.
- Due to the design and construction of the cooling pads, cooling efficiency is normally maintained near optimum throughout the lift of the pads. (Approx. two seasons)
- In many cases, evaporative coolers are a better solution than mechanical refrigeration systems because they are more economical to operate and maintain and do not use environmentally sensitive and costly refrigerants.
- Simply adding more units can accommodate larger areas. With proper sizing and application, a WayCool/Pro-Kool portable evaporative coolers can lower the effective air temperature by up to 20°. Even in high humidity, the efficiency of the WayCool/Pro-Kool evaporative cooler provides effective cooling.
Maintenance?
- Regular cleaning: The frequency with which the WayCool/Pro-Kool is cleaned will depend on the environment in which it is used. The WayCool/Pro-Kool evaporative cooler also acts as an air filter and removes dust and other particles from the air. This dirt collects on the cooling pads and lowers cooler efficiency. The more dirty the environment the more often it will need cleaning. In most cases the WayCool/Pro-Kool will need to be cleaned weekly. Operators manual is included when purchased.
- A dirty water supply will quickly reduce the unit's performance and the unit will require more frequent cleaning to maintain cooling effectiveness. Always try to use a filtered, treated water supply.
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