Learn about Calgary’s most common commercial refrigeration options Many commercial property owners and small business owners find out too late that there are different types of refrigeration depending on the needs of their business. Don’t risk losing money and customers. Make sure you understand the different types of commercial refrigeration units before you invest in…
Have you been noticing that your commercial refrigerator looks a little worse for wear? You may be thinking about replacing it, but new refrigerators aren’t cheap. While you may be able to wait for the new fridge, you should know how to tell when commercial refrigerators need to be replaced. Waiting too long can end…
It’s hard to imagine a time where there wasn’t a refrigerator in our homes and businesses, keeping our food and beverages cool. Refrigeration history – and yes, there’s a history – is surprisingly vast. Egyptian Pharaohs may have had the first inkling towards refrigeration when they ordered slaves to fan their wine to keep it cool, but…
Whether you own a store, supermarket, large commercial kitchen, liquor store, flower shop or any number of other business that deal in perishable products you may have a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer that, like any other piece of mechanical equipment, can be maintained by the end user. Some things that are done on a…
Getting your craft brewery refrigeration right the first time. The craft beer market is exploding at an exponential rate at the moment. If you’re thinking about transitioning your brewing operation from your garage to a legitimate full-time brewery, refrigeration is going to play a key role in your success. For those of you who have…
Filters, what are they and why do we need them? Almost all of the HVAC equipment in operation today will contain some type of filters within it. Whether it is an air filter or a filter within a refrigeration circuit, very few systems are filter free. The first filter we will discuss is the standard air…
If you’re in the market to have a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer built for cold storage there a few questons that are vital in its design process. It’s like buying any other product… when it comes to price the sky is the limit. Size, add ons, extras and features all add to the cost. What…
A very important and hopefully not overlooked aspect of refrigeration systems is the refrigerant itself. Most systems are quite complex and have many valves, service ports, gaskets, etc. Throughout the life of the equipment it is likely that at some point it will have a refrigerant leak. As mechanics one of our most important tasks…
It pays to know your refrigerated product; A few tips that may save you some big bucks!!! One of the most common issues with the longevity of evaporator coils in your refrigerated space has to do with the types of foods being stored and how they are being stored within the space. The first and most…
There are a lot of misconceptions and bad practice going on surrounding the use of infrared temperature guns. Being in the HVAC industry, we see a lot of misuse and thought a breakdown on how they work and how to best use them will help you get the best results. The distance and accuracy First of…
Here is some very helpful information on safely storing food in refrigerated spaces. Cooler storage A cooler is best kept at a temperature between 1.8 to 4 * Celsius (35 to 40* F), this temperature range will greatly slow down the degradation of perishable foods. Also keeping foods in your refrigerator in sealed airtight containers…
Brains over brawn This is the transcript of an actual radio conversation between a US naval ship and Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. The Radio conversation was released by the Chief of Naval Operations on Oct. 10, 1995……….Believe it ? ….. US Ship: Please divert your course 0.5 degrees to…
