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May 5, 20224 min read
Retrofitting a 1980s Coin Op 7-UP vending machine
Retrofitting a 1980s Coin Op 7-UP vending machine in Austin, Texas The 80s were a long time ago. Some people born in the 80s are now...
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Apr 21, 20220 min read
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
Understand refrigeration cap tubes, and how they work.
Check out this short video about refrigeration cap tubes, why they stop up, how to your reach in unit running forever and what to look...
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Apr 19, 20226 min read
Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 5.
Oh no! Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? Man! Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm...
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Apr 15, 20223 min read
Two Big Cs: Cap Tubes and Compressors!
Let’s talk caps and comps; capillary tubes and compressors, that is. In the refrigeration world, cap(illary) tubes and compressors are...
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Apr 13, 20222 min read
Planning Your Commercial Kitchen Around Your Refrigeration Equipment
Planning the flow of your commercial kitchen around your walk in cooler and freezer helps keep your kitchen running efficiently.
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Apr 11, 20225 min read
Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 4.
Oh no! Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? That is the worst! Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer...
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Apr 6, 20225 min read
Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 3.
Uh oh. Your walk-in is still warm isn’t it? Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm walk-in...
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Apr 1, 20223 min read
What Size Walk-in Cooler or Freezer is Right For My Business?
Walk-in freezers and coolers are absolute necessities for any foodservice business, meant to be able to store large amounts of food for...
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Mar 28, 20224 min read
Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 2.
Uh oh. Your walk-in is warm again isn’t it? Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm walk-in...
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Mar 24, 20224 min read
Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 1.
Uh oh. Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat, a warm walk-in...
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Mar 21, 20223 min read
How Cold Can My Beer Really Be?
It is officially spring! We all know what that means: scorching temperatures and unrelenting rays of solar heat are approaching us...
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Mar 17, 20224 min read
Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 4.
Part 4: Refrigeration Equipment Installation for New Walk-In Cooler The last couple of weeks we have gone over what needs to be...
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Mar 12, 20223 min read
Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 3.
Part 3: Pre Planning and Building the Walk-in Box The last couple of weeks we have gone over what needs to be considered in the planning...
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Mar 8, 20223 min read
The Rundown on How to Clean Your Walk-In Cooler or Freezer
As the dawn of spring cleaning is upon us, it’s time to take a roll call of all the nooks and crannies that we plan to tackle. Here is...
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Mar 7, 20225 min read
Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect: Part 2
Part 2 of finding a new walk-in cooler: If you joined us last week we shared some valuable information when shopping for a walk-in cooler...
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Mar 2, 20223 min read
Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect: Part 1
Part 1 of finding a new walk-in cooler: When shopping around for a walk-in cooler or freezer the options are dizzying. Where do I get a...
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Feb 20, 20224 min read
How Does Commercial Refrigeration Work?
This is a heavy subject to write about and there isn’t a super easy answer unless you really paid attention during that physics minor...
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Feb 15, 20224 min read
How can I monitor my refrigerator temperature remotely?
There are many options to remotely monitor your refrigerator. Some offer more features than others but they all give you the information...
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Feb 12, 20223 min read
Protect Your Equipment and Your Wallet from Unexpected Maintenance Costs!
Here at Tri-Point, we are and have been committed to bringing our customers the best value for their dollar. If you’re interested in...
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