Comparison Facts

Rigid Media​ CELdek® and GLASdek®​

4”, 6”, 8”, 12” Depth*

90% in 12” media depth with face velocity of less than 500 fpm​

Cooling to within 2° or 3° of wet bulb.​

1.5 to 2 gpm/square foot of media.​

  1. Plugged holes in dirty supply pipe must be cleaned regularly.​
  2. Pump opening must be kept free of water sediment/debris.​

3 to 6 percent of re-circulated water.​

Must maintain pH between 6 and 9.​

At least weekly.​

Operate fan 30 minutes every day after pump is turned off to dry out the media. Prevents Mold Growth​

  1. Inspect pads paying particular attention to dry spots, scale, and algae formation.​
  2. At least weekly, clean and flush tank and circulating system.​
  1. Do not allow bottom of pad to remain immersed in water; algae and mildew will proliferate.​
  2. Odor causing fungus and bacteria may grow.​

FILTRATION​

SATURATION ​

EFFICIENCY​

COOLING​

EFFICIENCY​

WATER USAGE​

CLOGGING​

WATER BLEED OFF​

WATER QUALITY​

REQUIREMENT​

WATER DUMP OFF​

ALGAE GROWTH              ​

PREVENTIVE ​

MAINTENANCE​

HOUSEKEEPING​

BESSAMAIRE FreshWater®​ Poly Fiber Media

1” Thick**

Three filters supplied:​

Aluminum Prefilter – Removes wind blown debris​

Wet Filter– Removes particulate to MERV 8​

Dry Filter –Prevents water droplet carryover MERV 8​

85% at 550 fpm velocity.​

Cooling to within 3° or 5° of wet bulb.​

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Humid Climates:  1 gph/1000 CFM​

Dry Climates:       3 gph/1000 CFM​

NON CLOGGING Teflon Nozzle and tubing​

Not required except with extremely hard or alkaline water.​

No requirement.​

No requirement.​

Filters are anti microbial ​

No Standing water​

Monthly:​

  1. Broom of Prefilter.​
  2. Slide out filters to back wash filters to clean.​

End of Season:​

  1. Fush out accumulated sediment.​
  2. Back wash filters to clean.​

For a full needs analysis call Bessamaire… 1-800-321-5992 or
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