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WATER QUALITY
2. WATER QUALITY
To obtain the best performance, special consideration should be given to the quality of water used in a MicroCool
fog system.
MicroCool
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IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NOZZLE BLOCKAGE DUE TO POOR WATER QUALITY.
2.1
TOTALLY DISSOLVED SOLIDS COUNT
Water with total dissolved solids (TDS) counts of greater than 500 parts per million (PPM); water with high calcium
and magnesium carbonate levels, or water with pH levels below 6.5 and above 7.5 may not be satisfactory and could
lead to excessive nozzle blockage and nozzle maintenance.
2.2
WATER ANALYSIS
If there is any doubt about water quality, a water analysis is recommended. Of major interest is the water’s Langelier
Saturation Index (LSI) together with other items such as hardness and TDS. A slightly negative, or neutral, Langelier
index is preferred, whereas a positive index may indicate a tendency to form calcium carbonate deposits in the lines
and nozzles. If using city water, an analysis should be available from the city/town water department. If in any doubt,
please contact your MicroCool representative for further information.
2.3
WATER TREATMENT
Generally speaking most municipal water is suitable for atomization. Well water, river water and the like should be
tested before atomizing. If an analysis indicates any unusually high levels of undesirable elements proper treatments
are available. MicroCool
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can supply a variety of water treatment systems. Please contact MicroCool
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for further
details.
2.4
ULTRAVIOLET WATER PURIFIERS (OPTIONAL)
Optional ULTRAVIOLET high intensity light purifiers can also be installed on the inlet water supply to sterilize the
system water. By bombarding the water with UV light, dangerous pathogens, spores and germs are destroyed. UV
systems must be regularly serviced to maintain the correct high intensity output.
2.5
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT (OPTIONAL)
MicroCool offers optional comprehensive reverse osmosis packages for all applications. Units are available for large
scale industrial as well as domestic installations.
Reverse Osmosis units incorporate a semi-permeable membrane that micro filters the water to 0.0001 microns
removing bacteria, viruses, aqueous salts and metal ions. By eliminating these from the supply water, MicroCool
ensures that clean, hygienic water is used in each system. Clean water will also reduce nozzle blockage, foul
smelling water and white “chalky” deposits on material close to the fog spray.
MicroCool reverse osmosis systems are designed specifically for each application – please consult with MicroCool
specialists for more details.