Air and Dirt Separator: The Unsung Hero of Modern HVAC Systems
O n c e a n H V A C s y s t e m b e g i n s t o d i s t r i b u t e w a t e r , a i r b u b b l e s , a n d d i r t p a r t i c l e s a r e a p o t e n t i a l t h r e a t t o t h e e f f i c i e n c y a n d l o n g e v i t y o f t h a t s y s t e m . I n f a c t , e v e n t h e s m a l l e s t i m p u r i t y c a n c a u s e m a j o r p r o b l e m s . H e r e , a n A i r a n d d i r t s e p a r a t o r w o r k s q u i e t l y , e n s u r i n g c l e a n w a t e r f l o w , w h i l e r e d u c i n g m a i n t e n a n c e c o s t s . What Is an Air and Dirt Separator? An air and dirt separator is a device developed to take away both air and suspended debris from the HVAC system. The separator slows down the flow of water, raising any air bubbles and settling dirt particles, which would be circulated through the pipes and equipment. It can help avoid corrosion, noise, and uneven heating or cooling in the system by separating the im...