I noticed that Publix, the high end grocery chain in the SouthEast, is equipping their freezer sections with LED lights and motion detection. When you walk by the coolers the lights turn on. Move away, they turn off.
I wonder how much money this has saved them after the cost of the lighting? -D > On May 15, 2020, at 12:43 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > A store freezer is a much different animal than a home freezer. First, it > is going to be 3 phase power, with high horsepower motors to drive large > compressors which use industrial cooling, gasses. > Second, the temp will be set quite low to accommodate the shoppers constant > opening the large doors and standing with them open for minutes, or failing > to close them carefully. Thus, the temps are set to "overkill" to keep > product firmly frozen. > > Your home unit, at worst case, is opened perhaps two times a day, often > perhaps two times per week. so "cold soak" is not interrupted. > > Pre plan ice cream use, set it on counter for 15 minutes before dipping > with a warmed scoup.. you should be good. > > On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 9:24 AM OK Don via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> I'm skeptical that a store freezer was really at -40F. I'd bet on a broken >> thermometer. >> Please let us know what you learn and decide on. >> >> On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 8:26 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> Craig, I'm looking for a solution, best so far is maybe my freezer is too >>> cold. However, one grocery store freezer was at -40, so I'm sceptical >> that >>> is the issue, and I'm not sure that setting our freezer at 10 to 15 deg F >>> will be acceptable to SWMBO. >>> >>> I guess I will have to RTFM (instructions on ice cream container) or >> maybe >>> contact the maker. Then I will be the list expert on frozen desserts. >>> >>> Max Dillon >>> Charleston SC >>> May 15, 2020 12:33:25 AM Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>: >>> >>>> On Thu, 14 May 2020 20:49:06 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes >>>> >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> I haven't gotten any satisfactory answers yet. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> So how do you define a satisfactory answer? Are we to have a >>> guessing >>>> >>>> contest until we hit upon your answer, or do you want realistic >>>> >>>> suggestions like you already have gotten? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Maybe I should offer a free jar of Andrew's artisanal pepper >>> jelly? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> No. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Craig >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain >> >> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” >> Wernher >> Von Braun >> 2013 F150, 18 mpg >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg >> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
