Combat Microbiological Fouling in Cooling Systems ORP is an important factor in water testing and treatment quality. ORP, also known as Oxidation Reduction Potential, is a useful tool in measuring and combating microbial fouling in open loop cooling tower systems, which provide…
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…
Integrating Datalogs into Sevice Reports
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 Blowdown Controller Settings
Configuring your boiler blowdown controller correctly is essential for protecting your boiler, minimizing energy loss, and maintaining water quality. In this post, we walk through the controller settings specific to boiler blowdown across Lakewood’s lineup, including sample methods, timer intervals,…
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…
Troubleshooting Conductivity
Put it in a cup of tower water – separate plumbing issues from sensor/controller issues Ring out the wiring clean the sensor (link to June 2020 blog) Initialize calibration (and why) Live happily ever after
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…