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Vending machines are often seen at many places, such as schools, offices and public places like crowded markets. They provide many benefits like offering quick snack for people who don’t have enough time to leave their office for lunch. However, there are certain things that should be reconsidered for vending machines including power consumption. These machines require a lot of power, especially the refrigeration system fitted in them. In many conditions, these machines run from 20 to 24 hours a day or even seven days a week. By using simple and low-cost solutions, you can easily carb the impact of a vending machine on your utility bill. Here are a few ways to reduce the negative environmental impact of your vending machines as well as cutting down on those energy costs: Choose An Energy-Efficient Machine A quality vending machine consumes around 40 percent less energy than a non-rated unit. These machines are engineered with more efficient compressors, fan motors, and lighting components at the time of manufacturing. So before buying a vending machine, make sure that it has power control switches for regulating the temperature inside the machine. It will help to consume more energy and keep the food fresh always. Ensure Sustainable Refrigerants Companies are engaging in adopting sustainable refrigerants and strive to eliminate hydro fluorocarbon (HCF), a known greenhouse gas, in refrigerant and insulation components by using naturally produced alternatives. If your machine has an older model refrigerant and component, try to replace them or install the latest technology machine which has options to regulate and control the power input. Lightings According to calculations, 150-180 watts are used to continuously power the lights and ballets in a vending machine which can cost around 100 Euros every year. However, using energy-saving lights, LEDs or CFLs can be a better option to limit energy use. Many machines have timers for lights which make them glow when someone makes use of it and lowers the light when the machine is not in use. Disconnecting the lights can save a lot of energy on weekends, especially when the impact on the sales would be minimal. Also, you can use signage that indicates the machine is still operational whenever you disconnect the lights. Use Plug To Control Plug load control can help to save a great deal of energy for vending machines that vend a lot of non-perishable items. By installing a plug load control device you can schedule vending machines to shut down completely during unoccupied hours, instead of shutting down manually. The product temperature will only rise by a few degrees once in an unoccupied mode which does not affect non-perishable items, such as bottled beverages. It will consume 30 percent of the energy and roughly around 100 to 150 euros in energy-consumption costs. Improve Process Heating
Process heating can be responsible for more than one-third of facility’s energy use and is required to make the most out of consumer and industrial goods. By installing waste heat recovery systems, manufacturers can save energy within this area. Also, they can opt for leveraging alternative fuels with higher combustion efficiency, installing automatic blow-down control systems and regulating exhaust gases. To make your vending machine more sustainable, these are all extremely effective ways which can help you cut down all your energy costs. So, start with an energy-efficient vending machine to go green!
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