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Humidity Control for Walk-In Coolers
 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do I need Humecon if:


I get my produce fresh every day?
I have a brand new cooler?

Other:


Why don't wholesalers and distributors use Humecon?
Why don't cooler maintenance companies recommend Humecon?
Why don't the manufacturers include the Sorbite humidity control system?

I get my produce fresh every day?


Food service establishments that get produce delivered every one or two days do so for two reasons. Either the cooler is so small that it can't hold enough to last more than a day or two or they believe that the only way to have fresh ingredients is to order small amounts more often. Wholesalers who choose to include the cost of delivery in the items they sell would rather have you order more often as this will increase their profits. Those that have a "delivery charge" are free to change this charge as their costs change. This reduces their fuel consumption as it encourages fewer but larger orders. Which do you think is a better energy policy?

Humecon can't help if your cooler is too small, but using the Humecon Humidity Control System will keep your produce fresh and crisp for much longer and reduce wastage so you can order less frequently.


I have a brand new cooler?


Walk-in Coolers both old and new still must obey the laws of physics. Maintaining the proper humidity levels is crucial to the contents regardless of the age of the cooler. Admittedly, the improvement to older coolers is much more pronounced as they are more likely to have leaks and the insulation in the walls deteriorates with age.


Why don't wholesalers and distributors use Humecon?


What they tell us is that the products move so quickly that there is no time for deterioration. What they don't say is that their customers must order more to compensate for loss; more profits for them. Since produce starts to deteriorate when it is harvested, regulating the humidity in their storage coolers can only mean higher quality and longer lasting products. Ask your supplier why they won't use Humecon.


Why don't cooler maintenance companies recommend Humecon?


This one is easy. The more problems you have with your cooler the more money they make! Get Humecon today and reduce the amount you spend on maintenance.


Why don't the manufacturers include the Sorbite humidity control system?


When I first started working with Sorbite I contacted several manufacturers of refrigeration systems. The idea was to have them include a permanent holder and include a Sorbite panel. There response was that they already had and electro-mechanical system to regulate the humidity, and so there was no need for any other system. Of course, anything electro-mechanical consumes energy and is subject to failure. Consequently, there is no profit in it for them.