--- title: Safest Way to Cool with Water description: Air to water heat exchangers are a safe way to cool with water image: https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1749928522.jpg --- [![Pfannenberg](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1141140508.png)](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/) [![joinnewsletter](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1141456068.png)](https://www.pfannenbergusa.com/join-newsletter) # Enclosure & Electronics Cooling, Liquid Cooling and Signaling Solutions ## [Safest Way to Cool with Water](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/safest-way-to-cool-with-water) Posted by [Jon LaPorta](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/jon-laporta) on Oct 1, 2014 1:51:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![PWS3000_AirtoWaterHeatExchanger](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1749928522.jpg) --- **Electronics Cooling with an Air to Water Heat Exchanger ** Water is the most efficient form of heat removal. Using an air to water heat exchanger allows you to safely cool your electronics using water, while also keeping external contaminants from entering your enclosure. Air to water heat exchangers also offer the advantage of being low maintenance while using significantly less energy than traditional methods. --- **Advantages of Pfannenberg's Air to Water Heat Exchangers: ** [How do we safely cool with water?](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/heat_exchangers) ## #1: Bulkhead fitting for condensate drain providing superior ingress protection. ## #2: Solenoid valve – controls liquid flow for capacity control and energy conservation. ## #3: Color-coded water lines easily identify water supply & return lines. ## #4: Air flow path designed to prevent condensate water from entering the enclosure. ## #5: Internal design guarantees  full separation of water lines from airflow paths. ## #6: Electronic thermostat for more accurate control of temperatures. Manual purge feature eases winterization. ## #7: One-piece cover with sloped top for better protection of internal components and easy cleaning in wash-down applications.* *not pictured --- **CONCLUSION:** Water has been used for years around sensitive electronics.  There's [no reason to be afraid of using water to cool your electronics.](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/afraid-to-use-water-to-cool-your-electronics) This is a great option to consider when your looking for safe and efficient solution to manage your cooling. ---   ## Your Thermal Management & Signaling Technology Experts ### The Technology of Cooling and Industrial Signaling Keep up to date with the latest: - Technical Documents - Case Studies - Electronics and Enclosure Cooling Solutions - Application Support from our Engineers ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Thermal Management (43)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermal-management) - [North America (38)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/north-america) - [Enclosure Cooling (34)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/enclosure-cooling) - [Cooling Units (29)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/cooling-units) - [Industrial Safety & Signaling Solutions (28)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/industrial-safety-signaling-solutions) - [Food & Beverage (23)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/food-beverage) - [Air Water Heat Exchangers (22)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/air-water-heat-exchangers) - [Company News & Annoucements (21)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/company-news-annoucements) - [Chillers (15)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/chillers) - [Packaged Chillers (13)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/packaged-chillers) - [Water Cooling (13)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/water-cooling) - [Filterfans (11)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans) - [Community Involvement (5)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/community-involvement) - [Trade Show (5)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/trade-show) - [Alarms (4)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/alarms) - [Heaters (4)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/heaters) - [Industry 4.0 (4)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/industry-4-0) - [Internet of Things (4)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/internet-of-things) - [Bakery (3)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/bakery) - [Commercial Bakeries (3)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/commercial-bakeries) - [liquid cooling (3)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/liquid-cooling) - [Industrial Internet (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/industrial-internet) - [IoT (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/iot) - [Marine Alarms (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/marine-alarms) - [Maritime Alarms (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/maritime-alarms) - [Thermostats (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermostats) - [Wastewater Treatment (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/wastewater-treatment) - [boat alarms (2)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/boat-alarms) - [3D Coverage (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/3d-coverage) - [Air Air Heat Exchangers (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/air-air-heat-exchangers) - [Case Study (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/case-study) - [Food and Beverage (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/food-and-beverage) - [Gas Detection (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/gas-detection) - [Hygrostats (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/hygrostats) - [Water Treatment (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/water-treatment) - [rainhoods (1)](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/rainhoods) [see all](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/safest-way-to-cool-with-water#) - [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1155748085.png)](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/pss) - [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1155743050.png)](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/pss) [Need a little Help? 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