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How to Select a Filter fan Based on Application Conditions:


From electrical equipment to environmental considerations, here are expert tips for smart selection


By Lucas Faulkner, solutions engineer, Pfannenberg USA 


Filter fans protect electrical enclosures from external environmental damage. From heat control to mitigating the ingress of liquid and  of protection for the electrical equipment housed within enclosures. Filter fans protect    keeps electrical equipment running at optimal temperatures while mitigating the amount of dust and other particulate matter from causing buildup and damage.  it is important to consider the application’s heat load, optimal temperature and environmental conditions in which it will be operating. Environmental considerations  enclosures, as rain, snow, ice and sunlight all pose risks to electrical equipment.


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 of outdoor electrical equipment. Some  and extra consideration when choosing  irrigation pump panels, water and       toll stations and electrical rail equipment.    while also protecting enclosures from dust,   protect critical electrical equipment. When  subject to ice and dust buildup or damage


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Filter fans are


critical for protecting electrical equipment from overheating, water and airborne debris so the equipment can run 


from UV radiation and rainwater. These conditions can cause short circuiting within the enclosure. While there are workarounds  hood, these additional steps increase space requirements and initial investment costs.


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Given these challenges, there are some tips 


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an outdoor electrical enclosure. Consider heatload and environment:  determining the application’s heatload  environmental exposure. Electrical enclosures  needs than those used in areas with snow,  applications where environmental conditions  fan that can accommodate each of these possibilities is best.


While determining application needs, it is   can help with considerations around which airborne particulates are present and if  temperatures can be expected and how direct or indirect sunlight can affect operating temperatures.


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