Flotect® Flow Switch Ensures Cooling Water Circulation Before Air Conditioning Compressor Motor Starts

Large air conditioning and refrigeration systems which include water cooled condensers require that the water must circulate through the condenser and cooling tower in sufficient volume before the compressor is started. Here the Flotect® flow switch is connected to the compressor control circuit to prevent starting or to shut down the compressor control circuit if the flow of cooling water falls below that required for proper operation. A dual Flotect® switch (available as an option) will also trigger a remote alarm to signal the operator of the shutdown as soon as it occurs.