Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Ice Machine That’s not Keeping up With Demand Jim Johnson September 5, 2020 In this puzzle, a restaurant manager complains that one of the ice machines in his high-volume establishment isn’t producing enough ice.Read More
New EPA SNAP Rule Proposes Use Of A2L Refrigerants These mildly flammable solutions could be used in most types of new a/c and heat pump systems Joanna R. Turpin September 4, 2020 In May, the EPA prepublished SNAP Rule 23, which proposed listing multiple substitute refrigerants for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.Read More
Grocers Add Refrigeration Load in Response to Pandemic A variety of cold storage facilities will also be needed to meet new customer demands Joanna R. Turpin September 1, 2020 The pandemic will give every part of the grocery sector the opportunity to be innovative and perhaps try new technologies.Read More
National Restaurant Association Plans In-Person Show In 2021 Event became online Show To Go this year, due to pandemic September 1, 2020 The NRA Show is gearing up for an in-person 2021 event that will advance the foodservice industry.Read More
Hussmann Road Show Highlights New Refrigeration Technologies The Shop The Future mobile experience will feature future-proof solutions September 1, 2020 Hussmann Corp. launched a multi-destination roadshow, traveling to more than 40 locations throughout the U.S.Read More
Where To Install the Liquid Line Sight Glass Refrigeration technicians may differ on the best location Joe Marchese August 29, 2020 Ask several refrigeration technicians about the best location to place a sight glass, and you will probably get several different answers.Read More
Worn Rings and Leaky Valves Can Cause Problems Diagnosing the issue in refrigeration and air conditioning systems can be tricky John Tomczyk August 28, 2020 Worn compressor rings and/or leaky compressor suction or discharge valves can cause a lack of cooling in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.Read More
Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design Equipment flexibility is needed so that grocers can adapt quickly to customer demands Joanna R. Turpin August 12, 2020 The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.Read More
Refrigeration Showcase 2020 The newest products designed to keep products cool Joanna R. Turpin August 10, 2020 The equipment and components in this showcase are designed to appeal to both end users and the people who work on them in the field.Read More
You’re Only as Good as Your Last Service Call Always stay in control of the repair process and maintain a professional attitude Joe Marchese August 8, 2020 Repairing refrigeration equipment — or, really, any equipment — has a huge customer service component.Read More