Most cold rooms are fairly standard and boring. They feature shelves that hold food or items that you’re trying to keep cold. Is this the most efficient way to do things? What if there were some features that would make it even easier to stay organised in your cold room?
LED Lights
Forget the traditional light bulbs, which don’t survive the cold well and can be energy heavy. Instead, switch to LED, which can be just as bright as a regular light bulb. LEDs are cool to the touch, so they won’t warm up the space, even if left on for long periods of time. These lights should resist condensation, as well, so they won’t be blocked up with frost.
Alarm System
In an ideal world, your cold room will never change temperature. However, issues happen. There could be an electrical issue or someone may accidentally leave the door open. If this occurs, there could be a change in temperature that may be detrimental to the food. An alarm will alert you so you can ensure the problem is solved. If you get an alarm that sends alerts to your smartphone, you can receive a notification that the temperature has changed even if you’re at home.
Non-slip Flooring
Fridges and freezers can be quite slippery if you’re not careful. This is due to the ice particles that may form on a regular floor. For the cold room, you’ll want flooring similar to that in the kitchen of a restaurant, something that will prevent falls and keep you safer.
Foot Pedal
Need some help getting through the door when your arms are full of food? A foot pedal operated door can be quite useful. Alternatively, you may have a large button on the wall that you can press with an elbow, but the foot pedal is quite ingenious and allows you to open the door without needing to struggle with balance.
Insulated Curtains
While cold rooms do need doors, you may have to leave the space open for a while. This occurs when loading products or if you’re moving things in and out. To prevent the loss of energy and cold in the room, you may want to have curtains in place. These would sit in the doorway, or in a section of the cold room dividing it from another section. You can move through the curtains, but they close behind you, trapping the cold inside.
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