April 9, 2024 The health care industry assumes one of the most critical roles of all time — preserving human health, safety and quality of life. Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities must assess this goal from all standpoints, including their water systems. Health care facilities rely on numerous water sources every day, many… The post How to Mitigate Legionella Outbreaks in Health Care Facilities appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

March 25, 2024 The AAMI ST108 is a newly released water quality regulatory standard describing water intended for processing (cleaning, rinsing, etc.) medical devices, commonly referred to as the central sterile process. The standard was put in place to ensure water that contacts medical instruments is properly sterilized, reducing the risk of spreading infections. Untreated… The post All New Changes: ANSI/AAMI ST108 Water for the Processing of Medical Devices appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

March 6, 2024 What Brominators Do Brominators treat organic contaminants in cooling water systems by releasing a biocide called bromine. They are typically smaller than the alternative batch tank and chemical pump setup and are easier to install. The way it works is by untreated water passing through it and having bromine biocide released into… The post Correctly Using Brominators in Cooling Systems appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

February 22, 2024 This article will explore the significant expenses for your cooling tower maintenance. Your cooling tower usage should be tracked and analyzed to find the water and energy efficiency, as well as the chemical dosages necessary. Additionally, there are other costs such as labor, transportation, and problems that may occur such as scaling.… The post Calculating Cooling Tower Maintenance Expenses appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

January 23, 2024 Do you Need to Use Acid in Your Cooling Tower? Acids are useful cooling tower chemicals for controlling alkalinity / pH balance and reducing the risk of scaling. Efficiency of water usage in cooling towers can be measured in cycles of concentration. As pure water evaporates from the cooling tower, the dissolved… The post How to Control Cooling Tower Alkalinity With Acid appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

Steam boilers are critical components of brewhouses and distilleries, ensuring the smooth execution of each brewing phase. Without steam boilers, beverages like beer couldn’t achieve the temperatures, aromas and flavors connoisseurs have come to know and love. Whether you’re an aspiring brewery owner or you’ve been in the industry for years, it’s vital to understand… The post The Role of Steam Boilers in Breweries appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

January 4, 2024 This article will explain the boil out procedures for boilers and closed loops. This includes the alkali boil out purpose, passivation & cleaning steps, and information about the chemical. Boil Out Steps Hot Water Boilers and Closed Loops Steam Boilers Boil Out Purpose Boiling out cleans and prepares metal surfaces inside boilers,… The post 12 Steps to Alkali Boil Out Boilers & Closed Loops appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

December 5, 2023 What White Rust is White rust is a white, waxy material that can accumulate on the galvanized surfaces of newer cooling towers. Galvanized sheet metal naturally passivates with a protective layer of zinc oxide. Chemically, this passivation layer is a combination of zinc hydroxide and zinc carbonate. It is important to control… The post Quickly Identify & Control White Rust in Cooling Towers appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

November 21, 2023 Cooling Tower Susceptibility to Legionella Cooling towers create the right conditions for Legionella to grow. Legionella bacteria prefer warmer water and stagnant water. When cooling towers transfer heat, that water is warmed up at temperatures that Legionella can thrive in. This is especially common when water in the tower stays stagnant for… The post 10 Step Guide- Reducing Legionella Risk in Cooling Towers appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more

November 15, 2023 What is Remote Monitoring? Remote monitoring of chemical water treatment is utilized to collect vital information and detect problems with the treatment and the system. These remote control systems can measure water usage, conductivity, flow, PH, etc. to help make adjustments for improving the chemical treatment efficiency and performance. To set up… The post Remote Monitoring and Control Systems for Chemical Water Treatment appeared first on Chardon Labs ..read more