Swamp Cooler Algae

[Anthony Ewell]

Hi All,

Anyone know of a way to kill algae in your swamp cooler
pads, without toxic effects to the inhabitants of the
house?

Many thanks,
--Tony

[Tom]

Tony wrote:Hi All,
Anyone know of a way to kill algae in your swamp cooler
pads, without toxic effects to the inhabitants of the
house?
Many thanks,
--Tony

Copper sulfate. Or, just replace them. Tom
Work at your leisure!

[Wayne]

Post by Anthony Ewell
Hi All,
Anyone know of a way to kill algae in your swamp cooler
pads, without toxic effects to the inhabitants of the
house?
Many thanks,
--Tony

You can buy algaecides (sp) which are not at all toxic to humans or pets.
Check at a pool supply store and explain your problem.

[coolerdoctor]

At just about any store that sells swamp cooler parts, you should find
"algae blocks". I can think of one called the Fresh Air Block. These are
simply placed in the pan, under the inlet water flow, and allowed to
disolve. You might have to check on them monthly depending on your cooler
usage.

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[Mark]

Post by coolerdoctor
At just about any store that sells swamp cooler parts, you should find
"algae blocks". I can think of one called the Fresh Air Block. These are
simply placed in the pan, under the inlet water flow, and allowed to
disolve. You might have to check on them monthly depending on your cooler
usage.
www.easycoolercare.com
Larry Galpin
The Cooler Doctor
Service, Repair & Enhance the Performance of Your Cooler Yourself and Save
$100s Every Year!

also set up a bleed hose that a small amount of the water that is
pumped to the pads is dumped out ...use it for the lawn or
whatever....this keeps the water from building up a large concentration
of minerals and other junk....

Mark