How Electronic Air Cleaners Work | Indoor Air Quality

how electronic air cleaners workHow Electronic Air Cleaners Work | Indoor Air Quality - The electronic air cleaner cleans the air electronically. Most electronic air cleaners (EACs) have two ways of filtering the air. In addition to cleaning the air electronically, electronic air cleaners have metal mesh pre-filters. Furthermore, these pre-filters catch large particles that the electronic portion of the cleaner would not be able to filter effectively. It is necessary to ensure these pre-filters receive cleaning on a regular maintenance schedule along with the electronic cells inside the electronic air cleaner. Additionally, electronic air cleaners use a minimal amount of energy and only use power when the fan is running.
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Circulator Pump Maintenance Basics | HVAC Hydronics

Circulator Pump Maintenance Basics | HVAC HydronicsCirculator Pump Maintenance Basics | HVAC Hydronics - How many times have you repaired a coupling (or know a technician who repaired a coupling) only to return in a short period of time to repair the same coupling again? Did you or that technician take the time to figure out why the coupling went out in the first place? Sometimes we do but most of the time we are in a hurry and want to get the system fixed.

Then move on to another job. There is an inner desire in all of us to make the customer happy by restoring their hydronic system. Restore it so comfort or temperature control can be realized once again. Going back to the basics can help us from making that return call to make another repair.
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