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Poor performance

What is going on

Possible causes and checks for: poor performance.

Likely causes

  • Humid/hot ambient, clogged nozzles or basin holes, uneven water distribution, scale, louvers throttled

Check in this order

  1. Clean distribution, variable-speed fans, more air or water flow. pp.914–916 [888–890]

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