Evaporator efficiency controller helps McDonald’s manage temperature, energy
With ongoing refrigeration system problems and no replacement parts available for the old Beacon systems, the McDonald’s owner in Godfrey, Ill., looked to the ingenuity of R.E.C. Service Corp. for a solution. R.E.C. was able to patch the system to keep it running. However, they wanted to offer a viable, long-term solution, one that would deliver energy savings, maintain tighter temperature control and eliminate a nagging icing issue.
When Ross Cailotto, owner of R.E.C. Service, heard about the KE2 evaporator efficiency controller (KE2 Evap) from KE2 Therm Solutions,Washington, Mo.,he knew he found the solution. Before having the KE2 Evap, replacing an old Beacon system with mechanical controls meant moving product from the walk-in to temporary storage while the refrigeration system was off for 8 hours or more. Replacing the old Beacon system with the KE2 Evap reduced the repair time, despite pumping down the system to add an EEV and running the controller wiring. In addition, the KE2 Evap fulfilled Cailotto’s wish list for energy savings, much tighter temperature control and elimination of the icing issue.