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Perlick vs. Micro Matic Pro-Line vs. UBC ChillPro: Glycol Chiller Brands Compared
The main commercial glycol chiller brands compared: Micro Matic Pro-Line, Perlick Quick Chill, UBC ChillPro, and BVL. How to pick the right one.
Read MoreAir-Cooled vs. Water-Cooled vs. Remote Glycol Systems: Which to Choose
Glycol power packs come air-cooled, water-cooled, or remote condensing. They cool the glycol the same way; the difference is how the compressor sheds heat.
Read MoreWhat Is a Glycol Power Pack? How Glycol Draft Beer Cooling Works
A glycol power pack is the refrigeration unit at the heart of a long-draw draft beer system. Here is what it is, how glycol cooling works, and when you need...
Read MoreHow to Size a Glycol Chiller for a Long-Draw Draft Beer System
Size a glycol power pack by trunk-line run length and tap count: the 3/4 HP per 100 ft rule, BTU tiers, air vs water vs remote, and the chillers to...
Read MoreWhat Size Commercial Ice Machine Do You Need? A Practical Sizing Guide
How to size a commercial ice machine by seats, rooms, or beds — the lb/day rule of thumb, the 20% headroom rule, and the ambient derate that trips people up.
Read MoreManitowoc NEO vs. Indigo NXT vs. CrystalCraft: Which Series Should You Buy?
NEO undercounter vs Indigo NXT modular vs CrystalCraft — a head brewer breaks down which Manitowoc ice machine series fits your bar, kitchen, or hotel.
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