FYI #336

A clean condenser on air-cooled portable water chillers is critical.
A Clean Condenser = Unrestricted Heat Transfer

Restricted air flow across the condenser coils can result in:

  • Loss of chiller capacity
  • Difficulty running in warm weather
  • Fan motor overheating
Clean Condenser on a Portable Water Chiller

Keep your condenser clean with an air filter.

The best defense against a dirty condenser is an air filter. Disposable fiberglass filters with a MERV rating of 2 – 3 or Advantage supplied filter material is recommended.

Sample One of filter material with a MERV rating of 2 - 3.
Sample Two of filter material with a MERV rating of 2 - 3.

Samples of filter material with a MERV rating of 2 – 3.

Condenser screens with filter material are available as an option on all Advantage portable water chillers using using a fan for air movement and standard on units using a blower. Below are several examples.

Clean Condenser on a Portable Water Chiller

MG-30A shown with filter material in metal frame, a standard feature on all units using a blower for air movement.

Clean Condenser on a Portable Water Chiller

MG-2A shown with optional bracket and slide in filter.

Clean Condenser on a Portable Water Chiller

M1-1A shown with optional condenser screen and filter material.

Clean Condenser on a Portable Water Chiller

MGD-10A shown with optional condenser screen and filter material.

Photos are not to scale.

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