Walk-in freezers consume vast amounts of electricity – how much is it costing your store?
Supermarkets are one of the most energy-intensive types of commercial buildings and significant energy is used to maintain chilled and frozen food in both product related display cases and storage refrigerators (walk-in cold rooms and freezers).Typical supermarkets with approximately 3700 – 5600 m2 of sales area consume in the order of 2 – 3 million […]
6 points to consider when appointing a refrigeration service provider.
1. Design of the refrigeration systemThe refrigeration system designer plays a vital role in ensuring that systems are designed for maximum refrigerant containment, low energy use and high reliability. A key part of the design is minimising the required refrigerant charge as much as possible. Training and ongoing development of the skills of designers is […]
Important things to consider before accepting a refrigeration quote.
1 The ambient is vital when designing a refrigeration system. Make sure the contractor has selected the correct temperature. By designing for a lower ambient the system will be operating under extreme conditions during the hotter periods in Summer. This will cause latent damage to the compressors and will eventually lead to system failure. 2 […]
3 important comparisons to help you decide between cabinet or display refrigeration units.
1 – self-contained vs remoteCost, capacity and efficiency, as well as the layout of the store all determine the decisions to go with either self-contained or remote refrigeration cabinets..The benefits of plug-in cabinets are numerous. The capital cost savings are quite profound with no need for drains or trenches or even a plant room. Being […]