Infrico’s Production Centre is one of the most modern industrial complexes in Spain.  This state-of-the-art plant covers a total of 100,000 square metres with 40% dedicated to production and 60% dedicated to logistics.  Such a significant investment means they are able to offer the best solutions to their clients and the industry as a whole.  They are proud to be the first Spanish company in the industry to receive international accreditation for their quality management system based on ISO regulations 9001:2000.  This commitment to quality is reflected in the use of the latest production processes combined with a modern, highly flexible, semi-automatic assembly system.  Final testing is carried out on all products as standard.

We sell the following from their commercial fridges range:

• Counter Top Wine Coolers
• Double Door Counter Fridges
• Double Hinged Door Bottle Coolers
• Double Sliding Door Bottle Cooler
• Glass Frosters
• Single Door Bottle Coolers
• Sliding Top Bottle Coolers
• Triple Door Counter Fridges
• Triple Hinged Door Bottle Cooler
• Upright Double Door Bottle Coolers
• Upright Single Door Bottle Coolers
• Upright Triple Door Bottle Coolers

All premium products are made with AISI 304 stainless steel.  CFC-free polyurethane, with a density of 40 kg/m3 is injected into all cavities (including the condenser area) ensuring each unit is exceptionally stable.

Infrico has the following refrigerator system features:

• The new ventilated condensation system causes air to constantly circulate, avoiding the build-up of heat in the housing unit and maximising cooling wherever the unit is located
• The stainless steel drip tray collects excess water from the evaporator
• The superior design of the doors means temperatures quickly return to the correct range after they are shut, meaning less electricity is used
• The evaporators are treated to maximise their protection against harmful corrosives
• The condensing unit sits on an independent slide allowing it to slide out for easier cleaning and maintenance

With their excellent reputation for high quality commercial fridges buy or lease Infrico fridges from Carlton Sales now.

Carlton Sales has developed a calculator to help you buy the right size air conditioning equipment for the room that you need it for.

How it came about

It was developed about 25 years ago to reduce the amount of time the office had to spend dealing with general enquiries with customers wanting to know what size of air conditioning equipment they required.  Plus only a Qualified Design Engineer would be able to calculate the size of equipment required, the A/C Calculator allows any of the office staff to use and advise the customers of their requirements.

Further enhancements

The chart has been modified over the years to show the most common rooms requested to be air conditioned and their size in the A/C Calculator.

Where you can find it

The A/C Calculator can be found by clicking on the tab called A/C Calculator which appears under the more information pages on each of the air conditioning products.

Why it is so useful

Customers can order air conditioning equipment online 7 days a week at any time of day without the need to contact the office.  If you are just looking for a budget price you can get an idea of this by using the A/C Calculator.

Multiple uses

The A/C Calculator is there for guidance only as there are so many different applications it can be used for example; comfort cooling or a computer server room.   Each application can vary depending on the size, shape, number of people, number of computers, area of external glass, direction the building is facing, flat roof etc.

More information

For further information and great online prices for buying and leasing air conditioning equipment please visit the air conditioning section of the Carlton Sales website.

Swimming pools naturally create a lot of humidity and this combined with the chemicals used in the pool mean that a dehumidifier is needed to keep the excessive water vapour from penetrating the environment.  From the walls, woodwork and metalwork excessive moisture can build up and cause damp, corrosion, wood rot and mould.  Anywhere that mould is also encouraged to grow can also release harmful bacterial pollutants into the air.   The ideal relative humidity in a swimming pool needs to be 60%-65%.   You may sometimes find you need more than one dehumidifier to efficiently manage the removal of excess moisture.  The surface area of the pool can help you to estimate approximate litres per day of vapour produced.    Where the dehumidifier is situated in relation to the pool is very important as electricity regulations will state they need to be far enough away from the water to be operated safely.

A dehumidifier works by containing metal plates cooled by refrigerants via a gas compressor.  The moisture in the air condenses upon these plates and then the water is captured into a tray and pumped away.    A dehumidifier has a humidistat to maintain the correct humidity that will be set by the person operating it.  Sometimes a ventilation system may also be a good idea as it helps reduce the amount of work a dehumidifier has to do. Some

Carlton Sales stock swimming pool dehumidifiers and models and they have varying extraction rates varying from 45 litres, 54 litres to 60 litres from well-known manufacturers Eco Air, Meaco and Provic.  Depending on which model you select features can include:

• electric touch control
• digital display
• humidity sensor
• continuous drainage facility
• 2-speed fan
• wall mounting kit
• varying temperature range
• washable air filters
• rotary compressors
• adjustable air levels
• certain models are only designed for heated areas above 15°C
• warranties
• Electronic defrost control - the cold plates within the dehumidifier can freeze up if the temperature drops. It is important to maintain a certain temperature so this feature will help you do this

Carlton Sales deal with private and public sector customers and offer great deals online for buy or lease according to your budget for swimming pool dehumidifiers.

With production and research in Etten-Leur, Netherlands Gamko takes in considerations such as design, functionality and dimensions.  Their up-to-date production facilities ensure value for money products and flexible delivery. Gamko has subsidiaries in the Netherlands, U.K. and France.

Gamko bottle coolers come in single, double or triple door or sliding door models.   This means that they come in different sizes to fit your bar area whether you are looking to fit them in a horizontal space or a vertical space.   The hinge door can be in either a left hand or a right hand option and doors are either glass or solid.  The sliding top models come with a metal interior with drain point for bottle bin cleaning.

The capacity of fluids that they can hold range from sizes 150 litres, 210 litres, 315 litres and 375 litres and bottles can be kept in a temperature range of +2º / +12ºC.   The coolers have automatic defrost, electronic thermostat and fan assisted cooling.   Optional extras include castors, additional bottle dividers, bottle opener and cap catcher.

They look very attractive behind the bar and stainless steel and anthracite finish depending on which unit you buy.   Bottles are illuminated to help your customers and staff see your beverages.   Some models have adjustable shelves.  Many coolers are lockable to keep your stock secure.

Carlton Sales sell 16 Gamko bottle coolers and altogether we have over 80 different units from a variety of manufacturers including Apollo, Arcaboa, Autonumis, Gamko, IMC, Interlevin, Lec Commercial, Parry, Tefcold and Williams.

Manufactured and engineered in the UK EBac ensure the quality of manufacture is what you expect. They don’t subcontract to China and don’t employ low skilled or cheap labour. All of their dehumidifier manufacturing technicians are highly trained and care about the quality of the products.

The UK climate and weather is completely different to Asia and more temperate countries and a dehumidifier manufactured there will not perform as well in the UK as an Ebac dehumidifier.  A dehumidifier built and optimised for the UK climate will perform better than one manufactured in Asia and optimised for that climate.

Ebac use cutting edge technology in hydrophilic coils, coupled with their unique and innovative defrosting system make dehumidifiers the most energy efficient on the market.  Carlton Sales sell over 25 different types of Ebac dehumidifiers detailed below:

Domestic dehumidifiers

We sell a number of dehumidifiers for the home ranging from those that can extract 15 litres to models that can extract 25 litres.  They come in plastic, steel effect or wood finish.

Static dehumidifiers

Static dehumidifiers are ideal for those who need to put a dehumidifier in a permanent place - costs can soon be saved on problems to do with damp as you are able to maintain humidity conditions.

Desiccant dehumidifiers

The EIPL range of desiccant dehumidifiers have a high efficiency patented PPS Rotor that incorporates an 82% active Silica Gel to ensure optimum performance over the equipment’s wide operating range of environments.  The rotors are washable and ensure these models are built to last a long time.

Buildings dehumidifiers

Our buildings dehumidifiers are suitable for those in the finishing trade such as decorators and plasterers and will dry out single rooms and extensions.  Highly portable and made of very durable material they are ideal for the construction industry.

So visit the Carlton Sales website today to see our range of Ebac dehumidifiers available to buy or lease.

The word pizza is thought to have originated from the Latin word pinsa.   Pizza was invented many centuries ago and it has become such a popular dish internationally over the last 40 years that restaurants all over the world have pizza ovens as a standard item in their kitchen.

The Greeks and Phoenicians ate flat bread cooked on a hot stone and seasoned with herbs.  This was called Plankuntos and was used as an edible plate to put meals on such as thick soup or stew.  This flat bread was even known to be praised by Cato the Elder and Herodoctus.  It is similar to what we now know as focaccia bread.  The Veneto region is home to a preserved Bronze Age pizza found on an archaeological dig.

These early pizzas were starting to take on a look and taste of the modern day pizza.  Pizza dough was used and topped with herbs and oil.  Water Buffalo enabled the introduction of a cheese produced from their milk called mozzarella cheese which was added to the pizza and even now is still one of absolute core ingredients on the topping.    Tomatoes were used in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century even though they were thought of as poisonous fruit at first!  Even though the dish originated in peasant communities it was enjoyed as a culinary treat by people of all classes.  It was originally sold on the streets and many areas of Italy developed their own regional styles with different names that are still on pizza menus today.  Now customers can order pizzas with a variety of toppings to suit their own taste.  The dough bases come in different thicknesses, known as thin or thick crust and the actual circular size is measured in inches ready to satisfy consumers according to their appetite!

Carlton Sales sell a wide range of pizza ovens from manufacturers Arcaboa, Blue Seal, Lincat, Maestrowave, Parry and Sirman.

Hand dryer versus Paper Towel - the environmental argument

Although both inevitably have an environmental impact it is believed that hand dryers use less energy in the long run.  This is taking into account the manufacture and transportion process.  Although they will be required to be hard wired in on installation but once you have paid for this cost you can be sure that they last for a long time and may have a lower carbon footprint over time.

Often paper towels are not produced using recycled materials so trees have to be cut down and the paper production needs to take place.  Even if they are made of recycled paper, once the towel have been used they are not then recyclable afterwards.  It is estimated that it takes 9 trees to supply paper towels for an average burger restaurant every year.  They will also produce 1,000lbs of waste which will be taken away for landfill.  You also have to consider the costs of paying for replenishing the supply not only in materials but in labour costs.

Hand dryer versus Paper Towel - the hygiene argument

Paper towels can potentially leave more bacteria and micro-organisms in the hard to reach areas on the hands that a hand dryer can reach.   Some research has found that hot air speeds up the drying process which can reduce the opportunity of micro-organisms breeding in damp spots.

Carlton Sales sell hand dryers

Carlton Sales have been selling equipment for business and industry for washrooms and kitchens for many years.  We have a range of high quality drying products from manufacturers Moel and Maestrowave, with warranties.    Their covers are fire retardant and come in a range 1.5kw up 2.2kw heaters depending on your output requirement.  There are a variety of sizes to fit the washroom or kitchen area that you need to put them in.   Air can be produced on demand with infrared sensors and auto cut out when hands are removed.   Models come in white casing or stainless steel.

Many of our models are HACCP ‘Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point’ approved. This is an internationally recognised and recommended system of food safety management. It focuses on identifying the ‘critical points’ in a process where food safety problems (or ‘hazards’) could arise and putting steps in place to prevent things going wrong. This is sometimes referred to as ‘controlling hazards’.

If your facilities management team decide that hand dryers are the best solution for drying hands then we would be delighted to discuss your requirements.

In 1950 Scotsman reinvented ice by producing an ice cube that was crystal clear, virtually free of the minerals that had clouded ice until then. Slow melting, it was perfect for beverages. Scotsman have a long tradition of providing innovative, energy-efficient machines with state-of -the-art diagnostics, easy access servicing and optimized cleaning. With a worldwide operation Scotsman are a well-established IS0 9001: 2000 certified company and are a reliable choice for your commercial refrigeration ice machine needs.

Carlton Sales are selling 8 Scotsman machines with a capacity ranging from 24kg to 145kg (maximum production over 24 hours).  Made in the famous Scotsman thimble shape, they are available in three different sizes. The clever technology produces Supercubes which are made by spraying water upwards into an inverted mould. Inverting the mould means that any sediment or impurities in the water fall back down, leaving only pure water to form the cube making these cubes very hard.

Product features include:

• Resistant stainless steel exterior
• Simple and reliable electromechanic controls
• Front panel in & out airflow (air-cooled model only) for built-in installation
• Front access condenser air filter, removable and washable (air cooled version only)
• Easily accessible front panel mount ON-OFF Switch
• Routine Maintenance visible alarm light on front panel
• Ergonomically designed ice-storage access, with disappearing door
• Door-closing movement dampening system
• Vapor-based microbial control system pouch in ice-storage area
• Water system protected by patented anti-scale system
• Optional PWD System for remote water drain (eas -fit installation)
• AgION antimicrobial agent embedded in moulded plastics parts
• CFC-free R-134a Refrigerant
• 2 years manufacturer warranty - subject to certain limitations and exclusions

So contact Carlton Sales today on 01793 512550 for a Scotsman ice-machine, we always aim to exceed all your commercial refrigeration needs.

Whatever your bottle cooler requirement we are here to help.   We sell a large range of different sizes and models that come in single door, double door, sliding top and triple door options.  Their different sizes, heights and widths come with a varying number of shelves according to what you need.  We even sell tall ones if you are short on space.  Many are very energy efficient and lot of these models that we sell attract the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) benefits.  The Government introduced this in 2001 to reward businesses who invest in energy saving equipment.

We sell all the high quality brands including Apollo, Arcaboa, Autonumis, Gamko, IMC, Interlevin, Lec Commercial, Parry, Tefcold and Williams.  We currently have special offers on some of our Tefcold bottle coolers, available from 1^st November 2010 to 31^st January 2011.

Our bottle coolers are extremely robust, they have been built to withstand conditions in the busiest of bars, ensuring years of use and reliability. Furthermore, their stylish appearance means they’ll effortlessly compliment any interior. The fridges are easy to use and many offer self-closing doors so you can get on with the important part of your business - selling what’s inside the fridge! Other features include an external temperature display, electronic controls and lockable doors for peace of mind.  All refrigeration products allow you to safely store your beverages so you can be sure you have satisfied customers.

If your bottle coolers need maintenance, repair or servicing we can be contacted on 01793 512550 and work in the regions of Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxon, Somerset and Wiltshire all year round.

It is all over the news: snow and freezing temperatures are set to return to the UK during the next 48 hours.  Up to 20cm is expected in some areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of Wales and England.  Even the betting companies are slashing the odds on us having a white Christmas this year which is a very rare occurrence indeed!

However as the snow and ice thaws you may need to ensure that your house or business is water tight in those areas where flooding is at greater risk.  If in the unfortunate event that you do have a flood, you will need to dry out the building so that you can get back to normal as soon as possible.  Dehumidifiers can assist by getting moisture out of the walls and atmosphere and will help prevent damp spreading.  If you are well prepared you can prevent having a Christmas being remembered for all the wrong reasons.

You may have a dehumidifier already and need to check it is still working properly.  We are experts at repairing and servicing and Carlton Sales sell a large range of products if it is a new one that you need.  We offer free delivery across mainland UK.  We sell top brands including Eco Air, Ebac, Meaco, DeLonghi and Koolbreeze and our product range includes buildings, desiccant, domestic, industrial and static dehumidifiers.