Evaporative Cooling Frequently Asked Questions

Can you catch Legionnaires’ disease from an EcoCooling Evaporative Cooler?
Has anyone every caught Legionnaire's disease from an evaporative cooler ?
How much will it reduce the temperature ?
How much water and electricity does an evaporative cooler use ?
How much does it cost to run ?
How much maintenance is required ?
How long do the pads last ?
How much do the pads cost ?
Do the pads clean the air ?
Will I get condensation in my building ?
Are the pads CE marked ?
What is the warranty?

Can you catch Legionnaires’ disease from an EcoCooling Evaporative Cooler ?

No, because the circulating water is less than 20° C and no droplets are formed.

Has anyone ever caught Legionnaire's Disease from an evaporative cooler ?

There have never been any cases of Legionnaire's disease attributed to a wetted media evaporative cooler. It is believed there are over 30 million installations world wide.

How much will it reduce the temperature ?

This is dependent upon the ambient conditions but, in hot weather in the UK, there is typically an 8 to 10° drop in the temperature of the air through the cooler.

How much water and electricity does an evaporative cooler use ?

A cooler will use an average of 40L per hour over a 24 hour period during hot weather and 1.5KW of electricity.

How much does it cost to run?

A single unit costs about 10p per hour using 2005 UK industry utility costs.

How much maintenance is required ?

It is recommended that the unit is cleaned every 6 months and the pads replaced as necessary.

How long do the pads last?

In exceptional conditions they can last up to 5 years. In practical applications in industry we recommend an annual pad change to maintain hygiene and efficiency.

How much do pads cost ?

Do the pads clean the air ?

Yes, the pad will filter out larger particles such as dust or pollen.

Will I get condensation in my building ?

No, provided the design is based on a balanced ventilation scheme.

Are the units CE marked ?

Yes the units are CE marked and fully comply with LV and EMC regulations.

What is in the warranty?

Two years supply only provided unit is serviced by EcoCooling approved engineers.