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Selection guides, refrigeration technology and practical advice — written by the AiCool team. We help you make better buying and operating decisions.
Energy and costs How much electricity does a monobloc use? Calculating the energy costs of a cold room
Energy is the biggest running cost in refrigeration. We show what drives a monobloc's consumption, how to estimate the annual bill – and how to actually bring it down.
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Environment and regulations R290 (propane) in refrigeration – why it is worth it, and what about F-gases?
The natural refrigerant R290 is displacing synthetic F-gases. We explain what this means for costs, registration obligations and the environment – and why we use it in every monobloc.
Read the article Selection guide What capacity of monobloc for a cold room? The calculation and the most common mistakes
A monobloc that is too weak will not hold the temperature; one that is too powerful runs up costs. We explain what determines the required cooling capacity and how to avoid the usual selection mistakes.
Read the article Selection guide Wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted? How to choose a monobloc for a cold room
Capacity, mounting, operating mode – where do you start when choosing a monobloc for a cold room? A short, practical guide to avoid both oversizing and a shortfall in capacity.
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Operation Monobloc defrosting – how hot gas works and why it matters
Frost on the evaporator lowers performance and raises costs. We explain how automatic hot-gas defrosting works and why it matters especially in freezing applications.
Read the article Technology The Waterloop system – heat recovery in retail. How to cut your bills
Heat from refrigeration units usually escapes into the sales area. Waterloop captures it in a water loop and uses it to heat water. We explain how it works and who gains the most.
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Technology Cooling in the heat – monoblocs for demanding conditions (-20/+43°C)
As the ambient temperature rises, ordinary systems lose output. We explain how monoblocs for demanding conditions differ and when they are essential.
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Industries HACCP in a cold room – temperature, monitoring, documentation
Food safety is both a legal duty and a matter of reputation. Here is how a monobloc and temperature monitoring support implementing and maintaining a HACCP system.
Read the article Technology Inverter or on/off compressor? What to choose for a monobloc
The compressor is the heart of a monobloc. We compare inverter and on/off systems on energy use, noise, temperature stability and cost – and suggest when to choose which.
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