Refrigeration & Energy Consumption
When a refrigeration system reaches the proper temperature, the compressor and condenser shut off while the evaporator fans continue to run 365/24/7. As the evaporator motor uses electricity, it generates heat and introduces that heat into the refrigeration box – walk-in cooler and/or freezer system. The temperature in the box then begins to rise and […]
An Ironic Thing Happened Last Week…
An ironic thing happened last week. We got more responses from our “Senior Pet” blog post—on a site dedicated to commercial refrigeration upgrades, mind you–than from any other blog post! So while most of you like learning about the latest happenings in commercial refrigeration and cold storage, you really like reading about animals. Go figure! […]
ArtikControl™ Intelligent Refrigeration Delivers Savings up to 80%
Refrigeration Technologies LLC developed a unique cooling solution capable of saving companies as much as 80% or more in energy and cost savings for their cold storage facilities. The ArtikControl™ ecMotor Controller fortifies walk-in coolers and freezers with robust refrigeration technology that eliminates the ages-old flaw of constant energy consumption. Historically, standard motors running evaporator […]
Remember: It is All about Energy Efficiency .. or is it?
We’ve been talking for awhile about the benefits of switching out shaded pole motors in walk-in coolers and freezers in favor of more energy-efficient ecMotors and Motor Controllers. They are up to 80% more energy efficient than shaded pole motors, to name just one benefit. EC Motors are so beneficial, it seems, that federal regulations […]
Tech Tips for Commercial Refrigeration
Whether the commercial refrigeration equipment you’re working on is a small under-counter refrigerator, a keg refrigerator, a large walk-in cooler, freezer, or a transportation refrigeration system, many of the technical concerns will be the same. The difference, of course, is the amount of product affected when the equipment isn’t cooling properly. There are various popular brands of medium […]