The plea by our electricity suppliers to save on consumption is ongoing and it would appear that if we do not comply and switch off various appliances in our homes and places of business then we are in for more load shedding and a bleak, poorly productive winter.  But more can be done particularly by the retail industry to save power. 

Retail stores of various shapes and sizes utilise island fridges and freezers which in order to work effectively have to use electric power 24/7.  Obviously this is necessary to keep the perishable stock they contain in a usable condition.  But there is a way that electricity consumption could be cut drastically in these appliances says Barbara Westcott of Bamic Enterprises.

These island fridges and freezers are usually open at the top, or at best are covered by sliding glass or Perspex covers.  But how efficient is this as it is continuously being opened by shoppers during opening hours?  Every time it is opened it loses temperature, so the compressor has to kick in and run for a period in order that the correct temperature is maintained.

There is a product that works exceptionally well after hours, “locking” in the correct temperature for extended periods, saving wear and tear on the compressor because it has to work far less vigorously to maintain the desired temperature. It’s called a Thermal Roller Mat and is made from food safe, high quality foils sandwiching a unique Polywool insulation layer. It is designed to breath by using a series of small openings which stops condensation and it locks in the cold air. Tests have shown that over the period of a year up to 40% saving in power usage can be effected. If you go to You Tube on the internet and type this URL http://youtu.be/Zo8VtJHsFq4 you will see a video presentation of the product.

So come on retailers, do your bit too to save your electricity consumption and costs so that we can avoid that load shedding and all have a profitable winter.