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Why to buy a commercial refrigeration unit?

If you are thinking why not just buy a residential refrigeration unit instead of a commercial refrigeration unit, you will want to read bellow and reconsider. To buy a residential refrigerator may seen like a good way to save on a bit of cash but, in the long run you will only be waisting your time and money and a commercial refrigerator is much better in many ways.

Commercial Refrigeration Overview:

Here are four reasons a commercial refrigerator is better in a commercial kitchen:

1. To keep cooler in such warm environments commercial refrigerators have better insulation and stronger cool air dispersal's, all powered by a much more powerful compressor designed just for commercial refrigerators.
2. Commercial refrigerators are approved to meet all local health codes.
3. Easy maintenance and much easier to clean the residential refrigerators to save money and time.
4. Most new commercial refrigerators such as Foster Refrigeration have been fitted with new technology to record temperatures, which helps with inspections and adds to easier maintenance.

Conclusion of Commercial Refrigeration Units:
Commercial refrigerators are design to help save time and money in commercial kitchen by adding ease to your operation. Commercial refrigerators have been constructed with health approval in mind to let you focus more time and effort into your operations without the worry of checking your commercial refrigeration equipment.

Residential Refrigeration Overview:

Three reasons not to us residential refrigeration in a commercial kitchen or any other commercial environment:

1. In a commercial kitchen the larger heat loss which comes from a smaller, weaker compressor will cause significant food safety risks for your operation.
2. More frequent part replacements are required with residential refrigerators due to the cabinets and motors being designed just for light use and not to be opened 100's of times each day.
3. Due to too higher usage of a residential refrigerator in a commercial kitchen you will be violating many health codes which could end up in your operation being closed down.

Conclusion of Residential Refrigeration Units:
Though you may be saving money initially the costs after a small time of use will be much grater due to the need for more replacement parts making it less cost effective over time. On top of this you pose a much higher risk of breaking food safety standards and hygiene of your business and your customers.

Our extensive range of refrigeration is manufactured by some of the worlds largest and most respected manufacturers, including Fosters, Hoshizaki, Blizzard and many others. We will add short descriptions next to each product to help you find the right one for you!

Blast Chillers and Freezers
  - Blast Chillers
    - Foster BC11 Blast Chiller
    - Foster BC21 Blast Chiller
  - Blast Freezer
    - Foster BCF11 Blast Freezer
    - Foster BCF21 Blast Freezer
Bottle Coolers
  - LEC BC6007 Bottle Cooler
  - Lec BC9007/27 Bottle cooler
  - Infrico ZX1 Bottle-Cooler
  - Infrico ZX2 Bottle-Cooler
  - Infrico ZX3 Bottle-Cooler
  - Blizzard Bar 1 bottle cooler
  - Blizzard Bar 2 bottle cooler
  - Blizzard Bar 3 bottle cooler
  - Infrico ZX10 bottle cooler
  - Infrico ZX20 bottle cooler

Chest Freezers
  - Blizzard SL40 Chest Freezer
  - Blizzard SL50 Chest Freezer
  - Blizzard SL70 Chest Freezer
  - Vestfrost SZ464C Chest Freezer
  - Whirlpool AFG6326B
  - Whirlpool AFG6406B
  - Whirlpool AFG6516B

Counter Refridgeration
  - Counter Freezers
    - Foster counter freezers
      - Foster EPREM 1/2L
      - Foster EPREM 1/3 L
      - Foster EPRO 1/2 L 
      - Foster EPRO 1/3 L 
      - Foster EPRO 1/4 L
    - Infrico counter freezers
      - Infrico 600 Series
      - Infrico 700 Series
      - Infrico 800 Series
    - Fagor counter freezers
      - Fagor MSN Counter range
      - Fagor MFN GN Freezer counters
  - Counter Fridges
    - Foster counter fridges
    - Infrico counter fridges
    - Inomak counter fridges
    - Atlanta counter fridges
    - Fagor counter fridges

Display Coolers
  - AHTCIC40
  - AHTCIC75
  - AHTCBC400
  - AHTCBC600
  - AHTCBC800S
  - CPD1000R/1250R
  - CMS white multidecks
  - CMS Stainless Multidecks

Foster Commando Packaged Coldrooms

Foster Tailer Made Cold and Freezer Rooms

Ice Makers
  - Hoshizaki IM-30CLE Ice Maker
  - Hoshizaki IM-45CLE Ice Maker
  - Hoshizaki IM-65LE Ice Maker
  - Manitowoc Q212 Ice Maker
  - Manitowoc Q272 Ice Maker
  - Whrilpool K20 Ice Maker
  - Whirlpool K40 Ice Maker

Refridgerated Preperation Counters
  - Pizza Table
    - Fagor MEP-100G
    - Fagor MMZ-150
    - Fagor MMZ-202
    - Infrico MPL1740 Pizza Table
    - Infrico MPL2300 pizza table
    - Infrico Granite top pizza counters
    - MTPC Pizza preperation counter
  - Prep Station
    - FPS 2 HR FosterPrep Station
    - Foster FPS 4 HR Prep Station
    - Foster FPS 5 HR Prep Station
  - Prep Tops
    - Foster PT188H Prep Top
    - Infrico VIP 1/3 Cristal Prep Top
    - Foster PT142H Prep Top
    - Foster PT182H Prep Top
    - Infrico VIP 1/3 TAPA Prep Top

Serve Over Display Counters
  - Blizzard SHAD Serve Over Display Counter
  - Seal SCR785 Serve Over Display Counter
  - Seal SCR1085 Server Over Display Counter 
  - Scanfrost SSO serve over

Under Counter Refrigeration
  - Under counter fridges
    - Blizzard UCR05
    - LEC CL157
    - Foster HR 120
    - Foster HR 140
    - Foster HR 150
    - Foster HR 150 with drawers
    - Foster HR 200
    - Foster HR 240
    - Foster HR 360
  - Under counter freezers
    - Blizzard UCFO5
    - Foster LR 120
    - Foster LR 140
    - Foster LR 150
    - Foster LR 200
    - Foster LR 240
    - Foster LR 360

Upright Fridges and Freezers
  - Upright Freezers
    - Infrico Upright Freezers
      - Infrico AGN301BT cabinet - 1/1 Gastronorm freezer cabinet
      - Infrico AGN701BT cabinet - 2/1 Gastronorm freezer cabinet
      - Infrico AGN1402BT cabinet - 2/1 Gastronorm freezer cabinet
      - Infrico AGN602BT cabinet - 1/1 Gastronorm freezer cabinet
    - Inomak Upright Freezers
      - Inomak CB170 Upright Single-Door Freezer
      - Inomak CE2140 Upright 2-Door Fridge
      - Inomak CF2140 Upright 2-Door Freezer
    - Foster Upright Freezers
      - Foster EPREM S 400 L
      - Foster EPREM G 600 L
      - Foster EPREM G 1350 L
      - Foster EPRO S 400L Single door freezer
      - Foster EPRO G 600 L Upright Single-Door Freezer
      - Foster EPRO G 1100 L Upright 2-Door Freezer
      - Foster EPRO G 1350 L Upright 2-Door Freezer
    - Mondial Upright Freezers
      - Mondial KICNX60
    - Fagor Upright Freezers
      - Fagor AFN-701-R
      - Fagor AFN-801-R
      - Fagor AFN-1402-R
      - Fagor AFN-1602-R
    - Atlanta Upright Freezers
      - Atlanta AT70BT - Smart, easy to clean, all stainless steel construction gastronorm Freezer
      - Atlanta AT140BT - Smart, easy to clean, all stainless steel construction gastronorm Freezer
  - Upright Fridges
    - Infrico Upright Fridges
      - Infrico AGN301 - 1/1 Gastronorm fridge cabinet
      - Infrico AGN602 - 1/1 Gastronorm fridge cabinet
      - Infrico AGN701 - 2/1 Gastronorm fridge cabinet
      - Infrico AGN1402 - 2/1 Gastronorm fridge cabinet
    - Inomak Upright Fridges
      - Inomak CA170 Upright Single-Door Fridge
    - Fagor Upright Fridges
      - Fagor AFP-701-R 
      - Fagor AFP-801-R
      - Fagor AFP-1402-R
      - Fagor AFP-1602-R
    - Foster Upright Fridges
      - Foster EPREM S 400 H - Foster Eco Premier Range 400 litre upright refrigerator
      - Foster EPREM 600 H - Foster Eco Premier Range 600 litre upright refrigerator
      - Foster EPREM G 1350 H - Foster Eco Premier Range 1350 litre upright refrigerator
      - Foster EPRO S 400 H - Foster EPRO S400 H upright fridge
      - Foster EPRO G 600 H Upright Single-Door Fridge - Foster EPRO G600 H upright fridge
      - Foster EPRO G 1100 H Upright 2-Door Fridge  - Foster EPRO G1100 H Double Door upright fridge
      - Foster PRO G 1350 H Upright 2-Door Fridge - Foster EPRO G1350 H Double Door upright fridge
    - Mondial Upright Fridges
    - Atlanta Upright Fridges
      - Atlanta AT70TN - Smart, easy to clean, all stainless steel construction gastronorm fridge
      - Atlanta AT140TN - Smart, easy to clean, all stainless steel construction gastronorm fridge

Wine Cabinets - We can supply you with the Full range of Liebherr front of house Wine Cabinets. Please Call on 01295 722250 and we can discuss your requirements and ensure that we supply you with the correct unit for you company needs.
  - GWues 1753
  - WINEPR40

Thames Valley Catering can supply any of the equipment we have in our online catalogue, however our range is growing every day. If you are unable to find the equipment you need or require further assistance please call 01295 722250 or email your requirements to info@thamesvalleycatering.co.uk we can supply any make or model.

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