Frequent Questions
How does an EquiCooling System cool?
The principle that drives our horse cooling system is evaporation. Energy (heat) is pulled from the air when water evaporates. Thus, the more completely you can evaporate water, the more effective the cooling of your horse, their caretakers, stables and other equine facilities. The EquiCooling System first drives the water through tiny nozzles which shears it into microscopic droplets. The fan then disperses these droplets over a wide area so they can all evaporate. It takes energy for these droplets to evaporate. It is this energy, in the form of heat, which is pulled from the air. The result is cooler, comfortable surroundings!
How does the EquiCooling System compare to other cooling alternatives- air conditioning and or "swamp coolers"?
Air conditioning is your best bet for small, insulated, interior spaces; however, it is not a cost-effective alternative for expansive areas. "Swamp coolers" take up a great deal of floor space and require significant maintenance. The standing water that serves as the cooling base is prone to fouling. This, in turn, leads to frequent cleaning and changing of dripping pads. By comparison, EquiCooling Systems use about 25% of the energy used by an air conditioning unit and can be wall mounted to avoid any loss of working area. Since water is continually driven through the system there is no chance of foul water or odor problems.
Will I get wet?
No. Unlike other equine misting systems, the EquiCooling Systems mist evaporates before it ever reaches the ground. In addition, the EquiCooling System has a unique system that allows the operator to control the amount of mist that's introduced into the air. Cooling can be with the fan only, or with 3, 5, or all 8 nozzles. This way you can match the cooling offered with the current conditions.
How much cooler?
The EquiCooling System will drop temperatures between 10 and 35 degrees F depending on initial ambient temperatures and relative humidity.
Why high pressure vs. low?
Many companies sell equine misting systems that use water directly from the tap or hose. While these misting systems are very inexpensive, they also lack the key element that makes misting so effective. Without high pressure, the water cannot be sheared to suitably small droplets. Low-pressure systems are prone to “spraying” versus truly misting the area. Even among high pressure misting systems, EquiCooling Systems leads the pack. EquiCooling Systems runs 1000 psi. This insures the most effective and driest cooling possible.
Are there any other benefits to EquiCooling Systems?
The biggest benefit is environmental. A misted area has less dust and fewer insects. This is great for cooling horses and keeping them healthy. Dust suppression means less respiratory irritants and a cleaner breathing environment – which all leads to a healthier horse.
How much water?
The EquiCooling System pushes about 1 gallon of water an hour through each nozzle. The standard EquiCooling Systems ring design will operate with 0, 3, 5, or 8 nozzles per fan.
Is there much maintenance?
EquiCooling Systems maintenance is simple and monitored by the system itself. Both the filters and oil in the pump housing should be changed usually once per season. The EquiCooling Systems has an hour meter and alert light that indicates when it’s time to change oil and filters.
