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What to do When your Coolroom Breaks Down

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 Coolroom malfunctions are one of the worst things that can happen to a business. If you fail to act quickly and take the right steps, it might cost you a huge amount to replace all of the fresh produce that will go off. If you find yourself in this frustrating situation, here’s what you should do to minimise the impact: 1. Get to the bottom of why your coolroom isn’t working You won’t always be able to understand right away the cause of the failure, but sometimes, it will be pretty obvious. If, for example, the failure is part of a larger temporary power outage, you might be able to get away with waiting till the power comes back. If it’s more likely that the motor has failed, you’ll need to take some more drastic steps. You might be able to get in there and check out the motor, but it is not advisable to try and fix it yourself, because that is likely to lead to greater problems. 2. Keep the doors closed and the cold air in Regardless of what is causing your fridge to fa

How Do You Recognize A Good Refrigeration Service Provider?

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Cold storage and refrigeration make the backbone of the frozen food supply chain. These supply chains are becoming more complex and increasing in length, it has become very important for the providers to ensure that their services are up to the mark. Even a temperature difference of a few units can cause huge losses for businesses.  The number of cold room manufacturers and refrigeration system manufacturers globally is huge. When you purchase one, it is likely that you have a very specific need for the cold storage unit. So, there are a few specific things that you should look for in a service provider of refrigeration in Gold Coast in order to get a storage space that is perfect for your business.  Why should You Select Wisely? A good refrigeration services provider has the power to make a significant difference to the success of your business. It plays a key role in lowering storage and distribution costs and also maintaining customer satisfaction. The food products are expected to

Summer Maintenance Checklist for Your Hospitality Venue

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Summer is here, and after the year we’ve all had there are going to be a lot of Queenslanders wanting to make the most of the hot weather and easing restrictions. Hospitality venues are about to be hit by a major holiday rush. Now is the time to do a thorough check and make sure your equipment is up to scratch.  When your venue starts to boom during summer, you want to ensure you are well prepared for all your customers. A bad review can go a long way towards bringing down your trusted brand. You can avoid this by ensuring that your venue is up to date on its preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and other major projects before the mad rush. Heavy-Duty Summer Maintenance Checklist Larger maintenance projects are usually behind the scenes, and easier to overlook. They can have the biggest impacts though, which means that it’s important to undergo preventative maintenance regularly. The heavy-duty summer maintenance checklist includes: Heating, ventilation, and ai

Tips For Proper Maintenance of Your Commercial Refrigerators

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Commercial food businesses require a huge investment for their refrigeration systems, without which the businesses cannot survive for even a day. Any issues related to the refrigeration system can adversely impact their operations. This is when refrigeration repair services are needed. These services provide you with experts who will help in installing, maintaining, and repairing them. Their primary goal is to keep the refrigeration system in good shape.  Apart from this, the responsibility of maintaining the system also falls on the business owners, as they are the ones who deal with it 24/7. Here are a few tips for maintaining commercial refrigerators.  Prevent the build-up of Mould If not maintained properly, mould and mildew can clog the system and prevent it from working efficiently. This can disappoint your customers who might no longer see your food to be of high quality. So, you must prevent any mould build-up inside the unit. If you smell a foul odour then immediately call up

How Do You Reduce Commercial Beer Wastage?

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All commercial beer systems require regular cleaning and maintenance. This includes several procedures like replacing beer lines and chemical safety procedures. All beer systems are unique and require different cleaning procedures that are exclusive to each of the systems. Thus, no single solution can work for all the systems, but all of them will require hand cleaning and mechanical cleaning.  Hand cleaning involves cleaning of the exterior parts and mechanical cleaning is used to clean the inside surfaces. Another issue faced by business owners is the high beer wastage that happens every day. Let us see how we can resolve this issue.  Causes for High Beer Wastage A high beer wastage can be due to beer fittings leaking in the cellar and O-rings being perished, or the fobs bleeders leaking, fob balls or floats damaged and not sealing properly when the keg is empty or the fob pin being locked in the clean position. It can also take place due to the DA taps being badly worn out or the un

Why invest in a blast chiller or freezer?

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 Blast chillers and freezers decrease the temperature of food and liquids much more quickly than a traditional freezer does, and are widely used in commercial settings, not only for convenience, but for cost-saving, and to better preserve the quality of the food.  It helps save on food waste Although they can sometimes be a significant financial outlay, blast chillers and freezers can save your business huge amounts of money in the long run. Rapid cooling minimizes moisture loss from evaporation, decreases the size of ice crystals, and help business freeze their cooked food and fresh produce for longer periods. It helps preserve pasta and baked items Traditional freezers do a really bad job of preserving the shape and texture of the pasta and baked goods. Pie crusts and pastries in particular can go soggy and lose their flaky, crisp texture when they are exposed to the condensation in a traditional freezer. A blast chiller cools far more quickly, helping preserve shape and

Ice Bank Beer Chiller vs Glycol Beer Chiller

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 Most people would agree that beer is a beverage best served chilled. Cold beer not only tastes better but also foams less, allowing the vendor to maximise volume and profits for each keg. There are a couple of options for systems that will chill tap beer. You can choose either an ice bank beer chiller system or a glycol beer chiller system. Each system has benefits and will work for different circumstances and budgets. What is an Ice Bank Beer Chiller? An ice bank beer chiller works by utilizing coils that sit in a water bath. There is an inbuilt refrigerator unit that chills the water bath, allowing it to produce storage banks of ice. This works to chill the beer’s temperature when it is pulled through the coil. When is an Ice Bank Chiller used? An ice bank chiller is ideal for small to medium venues between 1 and 6 taps, but cannot handle the higher volume requirements of a larger venue. The ice bank chiller system is affordable and easy to install, making it a great c