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    a brief history of the texas ice house

    A Brief History of the Texas Ice House

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    In the days before a refrigerator in every kitchen, a well-equipped kitchen had an icebox. An icebox was a large wooden box on legs that was divided into several compartments. One compartment held a huge block of solid ice that acted as the...

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    Why Commercial Freezer Defrost Systems Are Like the Human Heart
    freezer, EcoSmart

    Why Refrigeration Control Systems Are Like the Human Heart

    1 min read
    The human heart is a magnificent piece of machinery. Believe it or not, it also makes for a great analogy when talking about certain aspects...
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    Discover the Top 10 Core Values at RDT

    Discover the Top 10 Core Values at RDT

    1 min read
    Who you are is comprised of what you do, how you do it, and why. Here at RDT, we make it our mission to deliver excellence through our indus...
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    A Review of the 2020 Department of Energy Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration
    energy efficiency, Energy Study, Regulations

    A Review of the 2020 Department of Energy Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration

    2 min read
    January 1, 2020 and July 10, 2020 are the deadlines for manufacturers of commercial refrigeration to show that they are in compliance with t...
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    food safety, refrigeration, food waste, commercial refrigeration

    3 Reasons Why We Waste Food

    1 min read
    Think of how many times you’ve grabbed an apple only to find a section of it bruised. What happened to that apple? Did you disregard the imp...
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    An Early Look at 2020 Food Safety Trends
    food safety, refrigeration, redundancy, maintenance

    An Early Look at 2020 Food Safety Trends

    2 min read
    Multi-state, foodborne illnesses continue to affect American consumers, and not only from farm-to-supermarket. Downstream food service opera...
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    refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, EcoCool, consultants

    A Video Recap of the FCSI Education Provider Program

    1 min read
    Record-breaking attendance, enlightening industry discussions, and even glow-in-the-dark bowling. If you happened to miss out on the 2019 FC...
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    A Quick Look at the Important C-Store Trends
    c-stores, trends

    3 Ways C-Stores Are Preparing for the Future

    2 min read
    In 2018, U.S. convenience stores boasted their 16th year in a row of record-breaking inside sales. The National Association of Convenience S...
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    An Update on California’s Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction Efforts
    energy efficiency, Regulations

    An Update on California’s Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction Efforts

    2 min read
    The world is caught up in the changes and causes concerning climate change. Closer to home, the state of California seems to be at the foref...
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    food safety, freezer, freezer burn, refrigeration, food waste, commercial refrigeration, Walk-Ins, commercial freezer

    What is the Ideal Temperature for Commercial Freezers?

    1 min read
    Just a few degrees can separate food waste from profitable food. Store food in temperatures that are too warm and it will spoil. Store food ...
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