Rack warewashers, commonly referred to as rack conveyors, are often used in full-service restaurants and higher-volume applications, such as universities and healthcare foodservice. This is because the average production rate for these continuous-motion machines is between 100 and 300 racks an hour. While undercounter and door-type machines also use racks, this reference typically is limited to the conveyor-type units.
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Not following manufacturers’ recommendations when selecting a disposer can result in an inadequate system that will not meet the operation’s waste needs. Because most operations become more dependent on these systems than anticipated, it is better to go bigger in terms of horsepower to ensure the waste amount can be accommodated.
Service Q&A: Richard Smith, general manager, Cooking Equipment Specialists, Mesquite, Texas
Despite the number of options available for reducing water costs associated with dishwashing, the drawback remains that there has been little research in terms of total life-cycle costs. “Usage can very day by day,” says Chris Moyer, manager of Conserve.restaurant.org, the National Restaurant Association’s sustainable information resource.
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Watts Hydro-Safe QT Filtration Systems
Dormont
Hydro-Safe QT systems provide filtration solutions for a range of applications, including ice machines, combi ovens, steamers, and cold beverage and brewing equipment. Hydro-Safe QT systems for ice machines and steam-related equipment employ both traditional phosphate anti-scale processes and Watts’ OneFlow technology, which reduces the formation of scale using no salt or electricity. Hydro-Safe systems configurations include single- and multi-stage housings, with flow rates from 1.5 GPM to 6 GPM — and capacities from 15,000 gallons to 66,000 gallons.
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VDU30 Undercounter Dishwasher
Veetsan Star
The VDU30 Undercounter Dishwasher is suitable for use in bars and small restaurants. This sanitizing dishwasher cleans up to 30 racks per hour in 180-degree F water. The unit requires a cold water line hookup.
