Categories in: electrical enclosures
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Better Condensation Management for Electrical Enclosures: Why You Need It
Condensation forms naturally when the internal temperature inside an electrical enclosure reaches the dew point and which, if not dealt […]
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How to Calculate Heat Dissipation for VFDs
When you’re building a panel containing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), it’s easy to underestimate their contribution toward the electrical enclosure’s […]
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5 Reasons You Need a Reliable Cooling System for Electronic Enclosures
No one needs to be told how much time, effort and of course money accompanies the systems needed to keep […]
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Choosing the Best Electrical Enclosure and Air Conditioner Material for Your Industrial Application
Depending on who you might speak with, more than 100,000 new materials have been developed over the last 50 […]
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Understanding Ambient Temperatures for Electrical Enclosures
“Ambient temperature” is a term you will hear often when researching electrical enclosure cooling systems. But what exactly does it […]
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5 Unique Considerations for Electrical Enclosures in Water Treatment
Water treatment plants represent an unusual combination of predictable and somewhat unpredictable conditions that result in a hostile environment for […]
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Closed Loop Enclosure Air Conditioners vs. Fans: What You Should Know
When selecting a temperature control solution for electrical enclosures in applications such as telecommunications, water treatment plants, manufacturing plants, or […]
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The Consequences of Neglecting Electrical Enclosure Temperature Control
Electrical equipment manufacturers generally recommend enclosure temperatures be kept below 95ºF (35ºC). Active cooling maintains the electrical components at constant […]
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How to Select an Enclosure Air Conditioner with the Right Cooling Capacity
The selection of the right size enclosure air conditioner should be based on a careful assessment of the total heat […]
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6 Times a Cabinet Cooling Fan Will Be Insufficient
The cabinet cooling fan is an efficient and affordable solution to your enclosure thermal management problems. However, it is […]
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5 Temperature Control Solutions for an Electrical Enclosure
Temperature control is a crucial element in the design of enclosures for electrical equipment. Since manufacturers design electrical equipment […]
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Selecting a Weatherproof Electrical Enclosure & Cooling System
The selection of a weatherproof electrical enclosure needs to be made with care because the definition of weatherproof under […]
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Extending Electrical Component Life with Enclosure Air Conditioners
Years ago the use of electrical components made a move from “handy gadget” to “critical equipment.” Computer servers, hard […]
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The Risks of High Internal Electrical Enclosure Heat Load
In most cases, the primary source of heat in an electrical enclosure is the components inside. Sometimes solar heat […]
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7 Tips for Temperature Control of Electrical Enclosures
The temperature of equipment in electrical enclosures must be controlled to avoid the risk of equipment failure due to overheating. […]
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How VFD Heat Dissipation Affects Cooling in Electrical Enclosures
When installing a variable frequency drive (VFD) into an electrical enclosure, careful consideration needs to be given to the […]
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5 Facts About Air Conditioners for Telecom Electrical Enclosures
Outdoor telecom electrical enclosures are subject to high levels of solar radiation. The effects of solar heating as well […]
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What You May Have Missed: Electrical Enclosure Cooling News & Updates
No matter where your electrical equipment is located and what method you’re employing to cool an enclosure, there are […]
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10 FAQs about Enclosure Cooling for Water Treatment, Answered
Installing an enclosure cooling solution for a water or wastewater treatment plant will protect valuable electrical equipment and prevent the […]
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2 Solutions for Electrical Enclosures in Outdoor Environments
When an electrical enclosure is located outdoors or in an environment that is not climate controlled, the components inside must […]
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How to Design an Electrical Enclosure for Future Growth
During the life of an electrical enclosure, it’s fairly certain alterations will be made to accommodate changing requirements. Sometimes these […]
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Telecom Electrical Enclosure Cooling: Back to Basics
Today’s telecommunications networks are essential for the Internet, cell phones, and industrial control and communications, in addition to radio […]
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Evaluating the Cost of Ownership for Electrical Enclosure Cooling
When it comes to evaluating the cost of ownership for an electrical enclosure cooling system, things can get complicated. Choosing […]
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Big Mistakes With Electrical Enclosure Cooling in Water Treatment
When choosing the correct electrical enclosure cooling system to be installed at a water or wastewater treatment facility, several important […]
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How to Handle Hot Spots in Electrical Enclosures
High temperature is one of the major causes of failure of enclosure-housed electrical equipment. With enclosure cooling no longer being […]
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The Importance of Selecting an Electrical Enclosure with Cooling Equipment in Mind
Winning the battle of electrical enclosure cooling comes down to heat dissipationand moving that heat away from equipment. Many factors, […]
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Protecting Electrical Enclosures with Closed-Loop Cooling Systems
When electrical systems produce excess heat in an enclosure, a cooling solution is required to ensure that there is […]
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Understanding Heat Transfer in Electrical Enclosures
When excess heat is generated in electrical enclosures, it must be transferred outside the enclosure to help protect the […]
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Protect Your Electrical Enclosure with Proper Hole Drilling
Electrical enclosures often require drilled holes for items such as electrical conduits, knockout openings, and pushbutton holes, and for installing […]
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What is Condensation Around Electrical Enclosures Costing You?
When warm, humid air comes into contact with a cooler surface, there is potential for condensation to form. This […]
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Ambient Temperature Considerations When Choosing an Enclosure Cooling Unit
One of the primary factors that informs what type of enclosure cooling unit to use is the ambient temperature, […]
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The OEM Guide to Cooling Systems for Electrical Enclosures in the Summer Heat
As temperatures start to rise in the summer months, the risk of failure of electrical components increases if they are […]
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The Importance of Quality Cooling for Electrical Enclosures in Hot Environments
The components inside an electrical enclosure must be protected from both the heat they generate and the heat from the […]
