Example Savings based on one 8’x 12’x 7.5’walk-in cooler requiring four (4) FiltaCool filters
Food Sains
FiltaCool helps control food costs &increases yield by extending the shelf life of food and reducing waste.For example, restaurants typicallyspend 30% of their revenue on foodcosts. A restaurant with an annualrevenue of $1,000,000 will spend$300,000 on food. Of that $300,000,35% is commonly spent on produce- $105,000 a year.
Using a conservative exampleof 2% savings on just the cost of produce, the total savings comesto $2,100/year or $175/month
(plus the additional savings for otherperishable food items)
.
Eney Sains
Independent tests show FiltaCoollowers temperature 2-5 degrees andreduces compressor run-time andkWh demand by 10%.For example, the average walk-incooler (8’x 12’x 7.5’) uses 20,000kWh per year.The National Average cost of energyis .11 cents per kWh. So the costto operate the cooler comes to$2,244.00 (20,400 x .11) per year.
Reducing KWh demand by 10%saves $224.40 per year or $18.70per month on energy costs.
Eqipment Sains
Because the equipment does nothave to work as hard to maintainlower temperature and properhumidity, the life of the equipment isextended by 33-40%, and customersusing FiltaCool report maintenanceand repair costs are also reduced.For example, the cost for a 1 1/2horsepower compressor and an8200 BTU evaporator unit with twofans is approximately $3,000 (5 yearlife expectancy).
A 40% increase adds 2 years tothe life of the equipment saving$172.00 per year.
“[FiltaCool] has increased the amount of product we can keep on hand because it stays so much fresher. Because of this,[FiltaCool] is now being integrated into our purchasing and cost control classes.”
Peter AdamsChef/Instructor & Purchasing ManagerIllinois Institute of Art Culinary School
“Even the smallest amount of money saved on energy is critical... If you can improveenergy consumption you’re essentially improving profit margin.”
Ramin Foramarzi - Project ManagerSouthern California Edison’sRefrigeration and ThermalTest Center
“Reducing cooler run time by 10% will prolong equipment life by approximately 33% to 40%.”
Burbank Electric CompanyBurbank, CA
Podce Sains
$
2,100y. |
$
175mo.Eney Sains
$
224.40y. |
$
18.70mo.Eqipment Sains
$
172.00y. |
$
14.33mo.
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Strawberries (CFU/g 0-10 days)
Bacteria Colony Forming Units (CFU)
Day 8Day 10
T h o u s a n d s
Without FiltaCool
Day 2
11/1 C 10-2WITHFiltaCool
Day 2
11/1 FC 10-2
Food Safety Analysis - Bacteria Count on Strawberries
Any business that utilizes a cold storageenvironment can begin minimizing waste andstart saving money with FiltaCool.FiltaCool provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution to businesses that need tocontrol the moisture levels of their refrigerationunits/walk-in coolers. Each container holds an airpermeable packet of specially blended mineralsthat are scientifically proven to absorb excesshumidity and gas molecules, resulting in an idealrefrigerated environment. And because humidityis controlled, perishable items last longer, stayfresher and look and smell better!
FiltaCool saves money & provides many benefits.
humidity control for cold storage environments
Excessive humidity will break down cellularintegrity of perishables, while low levels of humidity dry and shrink perishable product.Icing of Coils causes elevated temperatures,longer Defrost Cycles and higher energyconsumption. Wet surfaces can also lead toslips/falls and bacteria pooling.High temperatures will accelerate bacteriagrowth and promote spoilage of product,while low temperatures can cause damageto product from freezing. The optimaltemperature ranges should be between 35and 38 degrees Fahrenheit.Ethylene gases, Pectin gases, bacteria andoxidations promote premature ripeningand spoilage of product. While gassing andoxidation do occur naturally in perishables,they can be controlled.Odors can transfer from one perishableitem to another, which may affect consumerdecisions. Coolers can also becomeunpleasant to use for staff and suppliers.
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