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A & A Cooling, Fairfield, New Jersey
Technician tired of carrying a bunch of refrigerant cylinders and
worrying about which oil to use

Antonio Perry of A & A Cooling converted a decade old self-contained 404 reach-in freezer at a pizza kitchen to One Shot® refrigerant in August, 2005. The unit had a cap tube metering device and used POE as a lubricant. The head and suction pressures were 3-4 psig lower than R-404. Perry said that after conversion to One Shot, the desired temperature was achieved in a reasonable amount of time. He indicated that the conversion was easier, simpler than other refrigerant conversions. Perry said that he liked One Shot and plans to use it again. He noted that he was "tired of carrying a bunch of refrigerant cylinders on my van and worrying about which oil to use," and added that he also plans to try ICOR's Hot Shot® refrigerant.

 

One Shot Exceeds Expectations in Every Application

Bob Kahle of Kahle Company, Inc., converted a walk-in freezer from R-22 to One Shot. There were twin 2-horse condensers feeding the freezer but, after changing over to One Shot, the second stage-in condenser is now an idle spare for the system. In a note thanking ICOR for introducing him to One Shot, Kahle said, "It (One Shot) has exceeded my original expectations in every application that I have applied it, from replacing 502 or blends like HP80 or 408 to replacing 404."

Bryan Refrigeration, Huntington Beach, California

Walk-in Freezer & Cooler Perform Better with One Shot

Mike Bryan of Bryan Refrigeration converted a walk-in freezer from R-502 to One Shot. The system had a remote condenser, TXV metering device, and used MO oil. Bryan reported that the freezer couldn't get below -5š on R-502 but got down to -15š after conversion to One Shot. He said he is very happy with all ICOR products. "The One Shot was very easy to retrofit and performs better than the old stuff."

Farha Refrigeration, Wichita, Kansas

Easy Conversion of Ice-O-Matic Cuber to One Shot

Ned Farha of Farha Refrigeration converted an 1,800 lb. Ice-O-Matic cuber from R-404A to One Shot. The system has a remote condenser using two TXVs and is lubricated with Tecumseh oil. After conversion the unit was operating with 225 lb. head pressure and 35 lb. suction pressure and was running a 15-minute cycle time. "The conversion was easy," Farha said. "Over all, I am very pleased with conversion to One Shot."

Progressive Refrigeration, Springfield, Ohio

Conversion to One Shot Saves Time & Money

Ray Sickles of Progressive Refrigeration converted a Bohn low temperature system from R-502 to One Shot. The system has a remote condenser and a TXV metering device. AB oil was used as its lubricant. Both suction and head pressures were similar to R-502, and the amp draw was within system specifications. Sickles said, "We were very happy with the pull down time of One Shot. The conversion to One Shot was much easier than other refrigerant conversions, and we like the fact that we did not have to change the oil, which can be very time consuming and costly."

Hurricane Foods, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Shorter run cycles, quicker pull downs, equate to substantial energy savings on Hobart Two-Door Freezer

Hurricane Foods brought a 10 year old Hobart 2-door freezer to ICOR for help. The freezer had had extensive service over the years (new compressor, double feed cap tubes replaced, liquid line drier non-oe), and they were having difficulty with the unit's recovery time. The unit was R404A specified. It was speculated that the condenser coil was oversized from the factory. There were no service records indicating any changes, and the installation appeared OE. One possibility was that the manufacturer was out of stock on the correct size for this application and installed the next bigger coil in stock.

The recovered weight was 30 ounces, 143% of the spec plate (21 oz.).
Initial tests were done optimizing the R-404A charge. Tests were performed from 21 oz. to 32 oz., with 30 oz. performing the best.
Performance determination was based on pull down time, cycle time, oil temperature, superheat, and current. The R-404A was recovered, unit evacuated and recharged with One Shot. The same charging schedule was utilized and conditions observed. One Shot charged at 30 oz. showed the best results. One Shot achieved pull down to set point
105 minutes faster than R-404A. The run cycles to maintain set point were shorter by 38%. Although the current measurements were nearly the same, the shorter run cycles and quicker pull downs equate to substantial energy savings. The franchiser commented that he didn't expect a miracle, since it's only refrigerant, but ICOR's products come close.

The Dutch Corp., Middlebury, Indiana

Restaurant's Walk-in Freezer Converted to One Shot

David Simmons and Tim Kleptz of The Dutch Corp. converted the walk-in freezer of a large northern Indiana restaurant, where 600 employees prepare and serve around 1,200 meals a day, from R-502 to One Shot.
The freezer has a remote condenser and a TXV meter. A new compressor, containing A/B oil, was also installed. Simmons and Kleptz said the unit has run with no problems since the conversion and that the conversion was easier because no oil change was necessary. The restaurant has also used ICOR's Hot Shot refrigerant (replacing R-12) in several self-contained reach-ins for a long time with good results.

Air Doctor, Collinsville, Illinois

-40 degrees F Achieved in 5 Minutes After Converting Centrifuge Machine from R-502 to One Shot

Air Doctor's Steve Shea converted a self-contained centrifuge (blood spinner) machine from
R-502 to One Shot refrigerant. The machine had a TXV metering device and used POE oil. Head and suction pressures remained the same after conversion and amp draw was within system specifications. He achieved -40 degrees F within 5 minutes with One Shot. Shea said One Shot was "very fast and easy to use-no problems." He added, "I have had very good results using One Shot in place of R-502. The new ICOR One Shot is (a) remarkable refrigerant and I will continue to use it."

Thomas Refrigerants, Hartford City, Indiana

Not Having to Change Oil an Added Benefit in Conversions to One Shot

Steve Thomas of Thomas Refrigeration converted a 12' multi-deck frozen food case at a local Save A Lot, which had originally been charged with R-502, from R-408A to One Shot refrigerant. The case had a remote condenser and a TXV metering device and used AB oil. One Shot allowed the system to run lower head pressure and discharge temperature. Thomas also converted a 3 H.P. walk-in freezer at Driskills Market in Fairmont, Indiana, from 402A to One Shot with much the same results. The walk-in also had a remote condenser and a TXV metering device. "Not having to change the oil was an added benefit," Thomas said, "not to mention less inventory you have to carry on your service vehicle."

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Gooldy & Sons, Inc., Bloomington, Indiana

"The Confusion on What Refrigerant to Convert to is a No Brainer"

After converting a reach-in freezer and a walk-in freezer to One Shot Mike Gooldy says the systems are both working great. The reach-in freezer is self-contained and used 502 refrigerant and AB oil. The walk-in has a remote condenser and was using 404A with POE oil. Although both units were full of food, -10 degrees F was achieved within 24 hours of change over to One Shot. The amp draw and pressures were lower in both cases after conversion to One Shot. Gooldy said, "With Hot Shot and now One Shot, the confusion on what refrigerant to convert to is a no brainer. Fewer tanks of refrigerant in our service trucks makes more room for more parts."

Center Grove Community School Corporation, Greenwood, Indiana

Walk-in Freezer Using Less Power and Compressor Life is Longer with One Shot

Michael Upchurch, director of maintenance for Center Grove Community School Corporation, indicated that the walk-in freezer at Pleasant Grove School has been running with One Shot refrigerant since December of 2003 with no problems. Upchurch said, "The run time is less so that means it is using less power and compressor life is longer. Also, the school is helping the environment by using a zero ozone depletion refrigerant."

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Fyffe Heating & Cooling, Ellettsville, Indiana

Ice Cream Freezer Cools Faster After Conversion to One Shot Fyffe Heating & Cooling converted a 5-door ice cream freezer with a remote condenser to One Shot® refrigerant in April of 2004. The freezer had a TXV metering device and used mineral oil as a lubricant. The head and suction pressures were unknown because the system had already lost most of its charge. After conversion to One Shot, the amp draw was within system specifications and the desired temperature was achieved in a reasonable amount of time. In fact, the technician indicated that temperature was achieved faster than usual and the conversion was much simpler than other refrigerant conversions. The technician also indicated that it makes life easier for him to only carry three types of refrigerants instead of ten different drums.

Al's Refrigeration, Dubuque, Iowa

Technician Saves Time & Money Using One Shot to Convert Ice Machine Allen Bahl of Al's Refrigeration converted a self-contained ice machine to One Shot in May, 2004. The ice machine was metered by an expansion value and was lubricated by mineral oil. The technician reported that amp draw was within system specifications and temperature was attained within a reasonable amount of time. There was little comparison between head and suction pressures before and after conversion. The technician found that the conversion to One Shot was just as good if not a little better than other conversions.
He said he is pleased with One Shot - it cuts down on the number of different refrigerants that he has to carry in his inventory, saving him time and money.

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