Frequently Asked Questions about Electra-Kool™ Centrifugal Blowers
Q? Why are Electra-Kool™ industrial blowers better than my panel fan with a filter?
A. Simply put, Electra-Kool™ industrial blowers are more efficient. Panel filters don’t have close to the rating that our filters have (99.9% efficiency at 0.5 Microns nominal) and get clogged easily, restricting airflow to your cabinet. Electra-Kool™ filtered ventilators provide forced, filtered air from the time you install it. Each of our cylindrical pleated paper filters has a much larger surface area, and thus longer life, than a panel filter and our prefilter wraps extend the lives of filters even further. Electra-Kool™ filters and prefilters are a breeze to install and maintain – easily mountable with a single wingnut and simple to clean with water and a rag.
Q? What are other benefits of using Electra-Kool™?
A. Electra-Kool™ prevents you from worrying about your electrical enclosures, keeping them clean and cool, thus helping your electrical system run smoothly. Electra-Kool™ is a complete cabinet ventilation system, complete with louvered vents for heat exhaust, an air deflector plate to direct air toward a hot spot, and a thermometer to monitor the internal temperature.
Q? I bought an Electra-Kool™ unit and installed it, but very little air is flowing. What’s my problem?
A. Most likely you have the unit wired backwards, causing the impeller to rotate the wrong direction. Rewire the unit according to the provided wiring diagram and you will notice a stark difference.
Q? We usually simply open the electrical cabinet to let out excess heat, so why would we need an Electra-Kool industrial blower?
A. Leaving an electrical enclosure door open is an OSHA violation and an electrical safety hazard. Dust, dirt, and moisture can float into the enclosure, causing electrical components to fail and creating a maintainence nightmare. By using Electra-Kool™, you safely prevent component failure and reduce factory downtime and maintenance costs.
Q? How many amps does an Electra-Kool™ draw?
A. It varies – our smallest unit draws just 0.49 amps, while our largest draws 23.6 amps. All electrical information is on www.electra-kool.com but you can also call us directly at any time.
Q? How fast can we get an Electra-Kool™ unit?
A. We stock all of our models and can ship the same day , provided we receive the order by 2:30PM. All Electra-Kool units are shipped UPS from our manufacturing facility in Broomall, PA.
Q? I always thought that I needed to buy an air conditioner for my enclosures. Can we use Electra-Kool™ instead?
A. One of the benefits of an air conditioner is filtered, clean air, and Electra-Kool™ gives you that for a fraction of the cost, both to buy and operate. Most electrical components are effectively cooled with ambient temperature air, so the chilled air of an air conditioner is overkill.
Q? What about vortex tubes?
A. Vortex tubes are less expensive to purchase than air conditioners, but compressed air is NOT cheap. Electra-Kool™ will save you money in the long run.
Q? How can I make my filters last longer?
A. Prefilter wraps are an effective way of prolonging the life of the main filter and come standard with all of our pleated paper assemblies. Prefilters can be cleaned easily with soap and water, but after some time will need to be replaced.