Joel Muetzel, Author at Lakewood Instruments, LLC

Spring Cooling Tower Start-up Tips

It is recommended that the cooling tower system is cleaned according to ASHRAE Guideline 12-2000 Perform Component Maintenance and Check Sensor Response Pull out and clean the conductivity sensor, pH/ORP sensor(s) and flowswitch float. Use a soft steel…

Boiler Blowdown Controller Settings

Lakewood has two dedicated boiler controllers, the Model 150 and Boiler NexSys. We also have two controllers (Models 1575e and 3175) that can be used for cooling tower applications as well as boilers. Let’s talk about the controller settings that…

Boiler Controller Selection Guide

When your customer is ready to add automation or upgrade their boiler controller, use our Boiler Controller Selection Guide to pick the best choice. Lakewood has four different models of boiler controllers, and we want to help you sort out…

Water Treatment Automation Benefits – How to Get the Sale

Let’s face it – in every business, price is an issue that customers can use to delay, defer or cancel purchases. OK, maybe if you’re selling Ferraris, it’s a smaller issue, but for those of us in the real world…

Seasonal Maintenance: Autumn Transitions for Cooling Towers and Boilers

The days are shorter, the temperatures are dropping (even in Arizona & Texas) and fall is upon us. For water treaters in any part of the country, seasonal change means some cooling towers will either run less frequently or be…

This Just In! NEW Affordable Water Treatment Controller

We are so excited to show you our NEW, Affordable Model 3175 Controller. Debuted at the AWT, (Association of Water Technologies) show in Providence RI, this updated controller with a touchscreen and data logging features is sure to make a…

Come See Us in September!

Yes! Finally an in-person event– the AWT 2021 show in Providence, RI, September 22-24. As a AWT Convention Exhibitor, Lakewood is thrilled to reveal the new Model 3175 Controller. See it for yourself, we will have several units there for…

Improved Controller Quick Start Guides

Lakewood Instruments has recently upgraded our controller quick start guides – simple documents to get you up and running with new controllers. These guides contain easy to follow, color diagrams of step by step procedures on wiring, plumbing, and overall…

Boiler Lay Up Procedures

It’s finally spring! Your customers may lay up their boilers for the season, and you should know what’s important for the automation equipment as well as the entire system. Boiler lay up procedures are easy – here are some quick…

Cooling Tower Controller Selection Guide

When your customer is ready to add automation or upgrade their cooling tower controller, use our CT Controller Selection Guide to pick the best choice. Even if you have a “favorite” controller that you love, a simple run-through of your…

Author: Joel Muetzel