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Grocery Store Features New A2L Refrigeration Technology

The modular FlexCube system uses R-454C and takes up no floor space

August 13, 2024

A New Hampshire grocer installed the innovative FlexCube refrigeration system, a modular technology using the A2L refrigerant R-454C, in his new store.

2024 Dealer Design Awards - Refrigeration and Ice Machines

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines

Joanna R. Turpin

August 9, 2024

The winner is a kit that is a universal, field-mount refrigeration controller with temperature sensors and pressure transducer kit that can be installed up to 40 feet from an air or electric defrost unit cooler.

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Troubleshooting Electronic Expansion Valves

It can be complicated to figure out why an EEV fails

Joe Marchese

May 19, 2024

The EEV is often used in modern refrigeration systems, but troubleshooting its common failures may be complicated.

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Cool Refrigeration Innovations On Display At AHR Expo

Manufacturers showcased equipment and components for the commercial refrigeration market

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2024

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers displayed their latest commercial refrigeration equipment, which included condensing units, components, controls, and other solutions.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

The newly listed nonflammable substitutes include R-471A and R-515B

September 29, 2023

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

Troubleshooting Electronic Temperature Controls

Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with these controls can be challenging

Joe Marchese

September 27, 2023

Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with electronic temperature controllers can be challenging at times.

2023 Dealer Design Awards - Refrigeration and Ice Machines

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines

Joanna R. Turpin

July 26, 2023

The Gold award in the Refrigeration and Ice Machines category goes to a self-contained refrigeration system for walk-in coolers and freezers that eliminates several of the steps required for a traditional system.

When to Repair or Replace an Evaporator Coil

Where the leak is located may determine whether a coil can be repaired

Joe Marchese

April 12, 2023

When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located.

Phononic: Cold Chain Fulfillment Solution

ACT 2000 uses thermoelectric-based cooling instead of refrigerants

April 4, 2023

As a sustainable solution for grocery’s end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs, Phononic's ACT 2000 features a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform that eliminates refrigerants and HFCs while meeting demanding refrigerated and frozen cold chain needs.

Refrigeration Showcase 2022

Equipment, controls, and components featured

Joanna R. Turpin

August 29, 2022

From ice machines to reach-ins to controls to components, the Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available, so they can help their customers make the right choice for their application.