Posted: 16 September 2022
Shutting down for Christmas?
Easy maintenance steps to keep
your chillers safe and ready for your return
If you’re finishing up for the holiday, or
just taking the systems down for a period where they won’t be needed, it’s always
good to give the systems a clean and shut them down properly, this makes it
easier to start them back up again!
Before starting, it’s always good to have what
you will need for the job ahead to hand and know what you’re going to be
dealing with. Check the fluid used in the chiller, and whether any cleaning
products will cause damage to the application before using them. Draining
anything of fluids can get messy, gloves, and a roll of towel to hand is
advised.
Before starting, it’s always good to have what
you will need for the job ahead to hand and know what you’re going to be
dealing with. Check the fluid used in the chiller, and whether any cleaning
products will cause damage to the application before using them. Draining
anything of fluids can get messy, gloves, and a roll of towel to hand is
advised.
Once the unit is drained, it’s a good
opportunity to clean the system out and disinfect. A good cleaner and cycle
will remove debri and scale build up, prolonging the life of the unit, filters
and keeping your application safe, whilst also killing off any lingering
organisms that may escape your normal biocide.
Flush the system thoroughly with fresh water
to make sure there’s no remnants of cleaner left behind and drain / leave to
dry, and the system is good to go into storage, or be used when needed. You can
also leave a small amount of antifreeze with inhibitor in the chiller tank to
keep everything wet, but with a reduced risk of biological growth.
In easy steps
- Drain the chiller and application
-
Flush and clean with a cleaner (check with manufacturers for
appropriate cleaners)
- Flush with fresh water, drain and leave to dry, or add a small
amount of antifreeze and inhibitor
- Get a well deserved cuppa and enjoy the holidays!
- Call ATC in the new year to ask about servicing and maintaining
your chillers!