Your cooling tower will require the use of fill media.However, if you're new to working with fill media, it can sometimes prove a little challenging. Don't stress, though. If you can follow a few simple tips, your experience with using fill media should be a positive one.

Choose the Right Fill Media

One of the first things you will have to do is to choose which type of fill media you want to use. This can be difficult for those not used to fill media and who are unfamiliar with how it works.

However, the two main fill medias are film media and splash media. While you should do thorough research into both options before making a decision, there's a simple rule of thumb you can typically follow with good results.

That rule is that you should choose film media when heat transfer is your main goal, and splash media when you're dealing with circulating water. Most people who go by this simple tip end up very satisfied with the fill media they have chosen.

Stop Sagging in its Tracks

Once you have chosen your fill media and had it installed, you have to regularly inspect it to make sure it is working properly and doing its job.

One thing to look out for in your regular inspections is any sagging in the fill media. If you spot this problem, fix it yourself if you can. If not, then call on professionals for assistance.

It's important to take care of sagging media right away since it can cause uneven distribution of water and too much air in your system, both of which can throw off your entire operations. Thus, don't ignore this problem or take it lightly.

Check for Blockages

Something else to be on the lookout for when you inspect your cooling tower is any blockages within the tower, especially near the plug area.

Blockages can do serious damage to your tower and may even cause you to have to replace whole parts of it, which can be very costly. Thus, address blockages quickly, either by removing or replacing the fill media, always being sure to determine what caused the blockage in the first place. That's the only way you'll be able to keep the problem from coming back.

As you can see, there's a lot to know about fill media and how to deal with it. However, if you can follow these tips, you shouldn't find it too difficult.