How does a cabinet cooler work?

A cabinet cooler works by converting compressed air into two streams, one hot and one cold, inside the vortex tube. The hot air is muffled and exhausted through the vortex tube exhaust. The cold air is discharged into the cabinet through the included cold air distribution kit.

Does an open base cabinet waste a lot of cooling air?

An open-base cabinet sitting only one-quarter inch off the floor can waste a substantial percentage of cooling air even if the air is directed upward initially. A properly planned air path will avoid all “short circuits” or losses by forcing the cool supply air to pass through the components that are to be cooled before reaching the exhaust area.

How does a cooling system work?

This will allow for maximum cooling efficiency. Cooling air should enter the enclosure from the lowest possible point and exit at a point above the highest hot component. Thus, the forced air flows upward through the heat-producing components and adds to the natural buoyancy of the heated air.

How can you save money on a cooling system?

You can save considerable time and money by performing early estimations of the location of components in the cabinet, the heat to be dissipated, and the amount of space needed for the enclosure cooling device. Keep it simple. If the ambient air surrounding your enclosure is cool and clean enough, use it – it’s free.

Should I use a heat exchanger or an enclosure air conditioner?

Keep it simple. If the ambient air surrounding your enclosure is cool and clean enough, use it – it’s free. If the ambient is too hot, dirty, or corrosive, then a closed-loop cooling system will be needed. In this scenario, a heat exchanger is usually a lower-cost choice than an enclosure air conditioner, so consider if it will do the job.