--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies (18) description: RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. 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Whether you're planning a new project, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing for industry changes, you'll find resources to help you move forward with confidence. ###### Browse topics including: A2L Refrigerants | Food Safety | System Design | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Energy Efficiency All topics refrigeration commercial refrigeration energy efficiency EcoCool food waste EcoSmart Walk-Ins RDT team redundancy food safety freezer maintenance school sustainability trends Digital Scroll Compressor humidity HACCP Regulations remote refrigeration freezer burn Danger Zone Energy Study Ingredients c-stores commercial freezer bacteria consultants convenience stores healthcare hospitals service technician storage A2L Refrigerant Environment HVAC food storage refrigeration rack system ASHRAE Blast Chillers FCSI Foodservice Director Retrofitting USDA convenience store foodservice dry aging humidity room remote monitoring B&I Dining Chain Restaurants College & University EPA Fine Dining Lighting Polarcraft PremierPak SNAP corporate cafeteria corporate foodservice footprint k-12 noise reduction rack system sanitation Center for Disease Control Deli Case Drop-In Well Events FDA Facility Manager Grab-N-Go LEED Merchandisers NASA Pillsbury Reach-Ins Rebates Shock Freezers UL US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/New%20workers%20eating%20sandwiches%20for%20lunch.jpeg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-corporate-foodservice-is-an-essential-perk-for-employees) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration) [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool) [FCSI](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/fcsi) [corporate cafeteria](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/corporate-cafeteria) [corporate foodservice](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/corporate-foodservice) [B&I Dining](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/bi-dining) ### [Why Corporate Foodservice is an Essential Perk for Employees](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-corporate-foodservice-is-an-essential-perk-for-employees) Nov 29, 2017 2 min read The office lunch break used to consist of two main options – leaving the office to grab some fast food across the street, or brown bag it with a packed lunch from home. Neither choice was usually satisfying, or all that healthy. However, in... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-corporate-foodservice-is-an-essential-perk-for-employees) [![FCSI Project Showcase Featuring RDT.png](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FCSI%20Project%20Showcase%20Featuring%20RDT.png?width=500&name=FCSI%20Project%20Showcase%20Featuring%20RDT.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/half-moon-resort-fcsi-project-showcase-featuring-rdt) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [consultants](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/consultants), [FCSI](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/fcsi) ### [Half Moon Resort: An FCSI Project Showcase Featuring RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/half-moon-resort-fcsi-project-showcase-featuring-rdt) Nov 16, 2017 1 min read Sometimes remodels can completely change the landscape and profitability of a property. And for one of the most well-respected resorts in Ja... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/half-moon-resort-fcsi-project-showcase-featuring-rdt) [![Spend Less on Commercial Refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Three%20Tips%20to%20Spend%20Less%20on%20Commercial%20Refrigeration.png?width=500&name=Three%20Tips%20to%20Spend%20Less%20on%20Commercial%20Refrigeration.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-tips-to-spend-less-on-commercial-refrigeration) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [Digital Scroll Compressor](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/digital-scroll-compressor) ### [Three Tips to Spend Less on Commercial Refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-tips-to-spend-less-on-commercial-refrigeration) Nov 01, 2017 1 min read [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-tips-to-spend-less-on-commercial-refrigeration) [![Why Moisture Goes to the Coldest Spot and What It Means for Commercial Freezers.png](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moisturecoldestspotgraphicnew.png?width=500&name=moisturecoldestspotgraphicnew.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-moisture-goes-to-the-coldest-spot) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart), [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity) ### [Why Moisture Goes to the Coldest Spot and What It Means for Commercial Freezers](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-moisture-goes-to-the-coldest-spot) Oct 17, 2017 1 min read Every time a freezer door is opened, moisture enters the conditioned space. If that air is humid, even more moisture enters. But once humid ... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-moisture-goes-to-the-coldest-spot) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20HQ.png?width=500&name=RDT%20HQ.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-foodservice-consultants-can-take-away-from-a-trip-to-the-rdt-factory) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [sustainability](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [footprint](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/footprint), [consultants](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/consultants) ### [What Foodservice Consultants Can Take Away from a Trip to the RDT Factory](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-foodservice-consultants-can-take-away-from-a-trip-to-the-rdt-factory) Oct 10, 2017 1 min read Learning is a never-ending process. That’s the case for any industry, but especially in foodservice. Advancements in technology occur quicke... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-foodservice-consultants-can-take-away-from-a-trip-to-the-rdt-factory) [![The State of Foodservice in Convenience Stores.png](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/110467043_s%20(1).jpg?width=500&name=110467043_s%20(1).jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-state-of-foodservice-in-convenience-stores) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [convenience stores](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/convenience-stores), [c-stores](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/c-stores), [convenience store foodservice](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/convenience-store-foodservice) ### [The State of Foodservice in Convenience Stores](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-state-of-foodservice-in-convenience-stores) Sep 25, 2017 1 min read In recent years, convenience stores have become a foodservice destination. The convenience store, once serving as a quick stop to grab a can... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-state-of-foodservice-in-convenience-stores) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/happy%20young%20teacher%20woman%20at%20elementrary%20school%20teaching%20and%20giving%20leassons%20to%20group%20of%20young%20smart%20children.jpeg?width=500&name=happy%20young%20teacher%20woman%20at%20elementrary%20school%20teaching%20and%20giving%20leassons%20to%20group%20of%20young%20smart%20children.jpeg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/do-your-homework-before-choosing-school-foodservice-equipment) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [Foodservice Director](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/foodservice-director), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [school](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/school), [Retrofitting](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/retrofitting) ### [Do Your Homework Before Choosing School Foodservice Equipment](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/do-your-homework-before-choosing-school-foodservice-equipment) Sep 06, 2017 2 min read The new school year is a time for fresh beginnings. For students, that means new school clothes, a new backpack, and a shiny new lunchbox. F... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/do-your-homework-before-choosing-school-foodservice-equipment) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Quick%20Guide%20to%20Refrigeration%20Rack%20Systems.png?width=500&name=The%20Quick%20Guide%20to%20Refrigeration%20Rack%20Systems.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-quick-guide-to-refrigeration-rack-systems) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [Digital Scroll Compressor](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/digital-scroll-compressor), [footprint](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/footprint), [refrigeration rack system](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration-rack-system), [rack system](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/rack-system) ### [The Quick Guide to Refrigeration Rack Systems](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-quick-guide-to-refrigeration-rack-systems) Aug 25, 2017 1 min read Say your commercial kitchen has multiple walk-in coolers and freezers. It also has several prep tables that need proper cooling temperatures... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-quick-guide-to-refrigeration-rack-systems) [![Close up of frost covered leaves.jpeg](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Close%20up%20of%20frost%20covered%20leaves.jpeg?width=500&name=Close%20up%20of%20frost%20covered%20leaves.jpeg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-to-eliminate-frost-in-your-walk-in-with-eco-smart) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer), [freezer burn](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer-burn), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [Ingredients](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ingredients) ### [How to Eliminate Frost in Your Walk-In with EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-to-eliminate-frost-in-your-walk-in-with-eco-smart) Aug 18, 2017 1 min read Many people look at frost in a walk-in as a good thing. It means it’s properly cooling, right? Wrong. Frost in a walk-in can have detrimenta... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-to-eliminate-frost-in-your-walk-in-with-eco-smart) [![The Space-Saving Solution Every Restaurant Needs.jpeg](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Space-Saving%20Solution%20Every%20Restaurant%20Needs.jpeg?width=500&name=The%20Space-Saving%20Solution%20Every%20Restaurant%20Needs.jpeg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-space-saving-solution-every-restaurant-needs) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [Digital Scroll Compressor](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/digital-scroll-compressor) ### [The Space-Saving Solution Every Restaurant Needs](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-space-saving-solution-every-restaurant-needs) Aug 14, 2017 1 min read In the restaurant industry, every inch of space is valuable. 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