Author Archives for Michael Nicolini
About Michael Nicolini
Michael Nicolini is the President of Premier Industries, Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona manufacturer of stainless steel evaporative cooling and air handling equipment serving customers nationwide since 1983. Under his leadership, Premier Industries designs and builds industrial coolers (1,000 to 60,000 CFM), commercial units, portable MobileCool® coolers, cooling media, and custom wet sections, all manufactured in the USA from heavy gauge stainless steel and backed by a ten-year rust-through warranty on qualifying equipment. Michael’s content draws on the engineering, airflow performance data, and product support that come with manufacturing this equipment firsthand. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
March 31, 2022 9:30 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
Your swamp cooler depends on pads to keep moisture in the system. These pads don’t last forever, so there are a few things you need to know – including what size pad your system takes. What are Cooler Pads for Evaporative Air Coolers? One of the most important components of an evaporative air cooler is the cooler pad. The moment you turn on your evaporative cooler, the air is going to blow over that pad. The pad should be kept wet at all times so that your system can complete the evaporative process. If the pad is damaged, it’s not... View Article
March 31, 2022 8:28 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
Keeping a commercial kitchen cool is critical. With so many appliances generating heat, you need a way to maintain a comfortable temperature. It’s a good idea to have more than one cooling system in place since you will be generating heat, steam, and even grease throughout the day. What Temperatures Should a Commercial Kitchen Be? Regardless of the food you are cooking in a commercial kitchen, you need to make sure that you maintain a temperature that is comfortable for everyone. If the kitchen gets too hot, you run the risk of employees’ body temperatures rising – and that can... View Article
February 16, 2022 8:40 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
When your swamp cooler stops working, it’s important to know why. You may be able to identify and perform the needed swamp cooler repair on your own or you can reach out to a professional. In some instances, it may even be time to replace your evaporative cooler with a new one. What is the Life Expectancy of a Swamp Cooler? The life expectancy of a swamp cooler averages between 15 and 20 years when it is properly maintained. Since there aren’t a lot of moving parts, it doesn’t require repairs like an HVAC system. While some older units may... View Article
January 21, 2022 4:52 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
When you want to cool your home, particularly in areas where it’s hot and dry, a portable air cooler can offer a great solution. What is a portable evaporative air cooler? Learning about how they work and the benefits they offer will help you decide if they’re right for you. How Does an Evaporative Air Cooler Work? An evaporative air cooler, often known as a swamp cooler, uses the process of evaporation to cool the air down in a room. These are highly energy-efficient units without a lot of moving parts. The two main components involved in the process are... View Article
January 21, 2022 4:34 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
Evaporative coolers are capable of cooling off homes, businesses, and large industrial spaces. Learning how they work and how to choose an evaporative cooler makes it easier to answer an important question: How Evaporative Coolers Work Evaporative coolers work using the evaporation process. Outdoor air moves over water-saturated pads. As the water in the pads evaporates, it can reduce the temperature in the air by as much as 30 degrees. In order for evaporative coolers to work effectively, there are two important things to note. The first is that it’s an open-circuit system, which means that doors and/or windows should... View Article
