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acc299

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on: Jul 26, 2018
What can happen to a cooling tower if the water is not treated?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the function of a high limit switch on an electric heater?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Biological organisms can grow, fouling the tower and condenser. Scale can form when the pH gets too high.

Answer to Question 2

A high limit switch senses the air temperature and opens the electrical circuit when overheating occurs.


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