In 2019, the school decided it was time to replace their nearly 30-year-old PoolPak dehumidifier, which was installed in their facility in the 1990s.

The complex’s energy-efficient design will save the facility significantly in annual operating expenses.

Reducing refrigerant in direct expansion (DX) HVAC system designs is a trend both contractors and consulting engineers are using to distance themselves from the competition. While refrigerant reduction has been fairly common in conventional air conditioning, it’s only now emerging in the category of indoor pool (natatorium) dehumidification.