Model 115 Improvements Over Competitive Products

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• Competitive "JR or Junior, or 1.2" class of products were originally designed in the late 1960's.
  • Competitive products have had no major technical improvements since their original introduction.

• Suction Cooling Expansion Valve
  • Cools compressor during high-temperature pull down.
  • Competitive products allow the compressor suction line to overheat under these conditions.

• Oil Separator
  • Separates the oil from refrigerant and returns it to compressor.
  • No oil additives needed.
  • Improved compressor life.
  • No performance degradation over time.
  • Competitive products do not have an oil separator and rely on the dubious use of oil additives.

• Brazed Plate Cascade Condenser
  • More reliable, less handmade solder joints.
  • Competitive products use homemade heat exchangers with an excessive number of additional solder connections, creating potential leak points.

• Sequential-Start Compressor Timer
  • Lower inrush current regardless of turn-on conditions.
  • Competitive products use a pressure switch which does not provide sequential starting all the time.

• Rigid Foam & Fiberglass Insulation
  • Better insulation, longer life, stiffer cabinet.
  • Competitive products use fiberglass only.

• Sealed Cabinet Penetrations
  • Less moisture migration for improved insulation life.
  • Competitive products do not adequately seal all cabinet penetrations.

• Adjustable Hinges and Latch
  • Compensates for inevitable gasket & hinge wear.
  • Competitive products have no provisions for adjustments.

• Form Factor
  • Allows for ports on either side, reversible door, and smaller footprint.
  • Competitive products do not allow for a port on the right side. Asymmetrical form factor forces you to set up your test bench only one way. "Benchtop" footprint takes up your whole bench.

• 3-Year Parts, 1-Year Labor Warranty
  • Competitive manufacturers offer as little as 1-year parts, 90-days labor.

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