IceProbe OEM Design Suggestions

Proper Insulation and Ventilation are essential to optimize IceProbe  
performance. For cold water dispensing systems, it is also important to
take the following design suggestions into consideration:

• Design the cold water reservoir to hold 2 to 6 quarts. The ideal size is
  3 to 4 quarts.

• Insulate the cold water reservoir with approximately 1/4 inch of insulation
  per quart of volume. The recommended insulation material is polyurethane.

• For smaller cold water reservoir designs ( 2 to 3 quarts), managing the
  volume of ice formation is important. Ice formation can be controlled by
  decreasing the amount of insulation close to water inlets and outlets,
  introducing water flow channels, or by using sensors and controllers to
  regulate power to the IceProbe.

• For gravity fed bottled water coolers, an insulated baffle placed between
  the bottle opening and the cold water reservoir will help to prevent
  unwanted thermal mixing.

• To achieve a water tight seal, it is important that the reservoir wall is
  rigid, and at least 1/8  inch thick in the area where the IceProbe is
  inserted. The proper hole size for the probe is 1 1/4 inch. Also, the washer
  provided with the IceProbe should be placed on the outside of the
  reservoir wall (not under the nut).

• Ensure that the fan air inlet is drawing undiluted room temperature air
  in order to give the IceProbe the coolest air available.

• Ventilate the fan exhaust air away from the interior of the cooler and
  away from the fresh air inlet.

• Design the cooler so that neither the air intake or outlet becomes blocked
  if the cooler is placed tightly against a wall.

• Placing a replaceable air filter over the air inlet will reduce dust
  accumulation around the fan and heat sink and will improve long term
  cooling performance and fan life.

• Position the power supply so that it does not add heat to the air
  intake or the air surrounding the reservoir.

For additional information regarding the IceProbe or related design implementation advice, please Contact Us.

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