Jerry’s Tech Talk: Replacing Restaurant Faucets Made Easy

Replacing the commercial faucet on sinks in your restaurant doesn’t have to be a difficult job.  Following a couple simple steps will help you replace old or worn faucets in your kitchen very easily. For starters, there are two types of faucets: 1. ...

Jerry’s Tech Talk: Converting Gas Restaurant Equipment In 5 Simple Steps

Converting any piece of gas equipment from natural gas to propane or from propane to natural gas is fairly simple and can be accomplished in 5 easy steps. A list of parts that would be needed to convert the equipment would be: 1. Burner Orifices 2. Pilot Orifice 3....

Jerry’s Tech Talk: Replacing Gas Safety Valves

There are many different types of safety valves.  The most common are: 1. FMDA 2. BASO 3. TS 4. ...

Jerry’s Tech Talk: Identify Commercial Faucet Parts

There are many different brands of faucets on the market.  Some of the most common brands are: 1. T & S Brass 2. CHG/Encore 3. Chicago (Don’t confuse CHG with...

Jerry’s Tech Talk: Electric Thermostats

Electric thermostats are found on equipment that is of course electric, like electric ovens, ranges, fryers, etc.  Electric thermostats can also be used on gas equipment like griddles and fryers. All electric thermostats do exactly the same thing: “sense temperature.”  They have a capillary tube with a bulb on the end.  The bulb is located in a...

Jerry’s Tech Talk: Refrigeration Door Gaskets

The rubber door gasket on the inside edge of the doors of all your refrigeration equipment is very important. It prevents cold air from escaping, which means the unit will stay colder longer and use less energy.  Old gaskets...

Jerry’s Tech Talk: Countertop Warmers

Dear Reader: I’m happy to introduce a new series here on The Back Burner to help you keep your restaurant equipment humming like the fine tuned machine it is.  Jerry Green has been repairing commercial refrigeration equipment, HVAC, and restaurant equipment for 32 years and these Tech Talks will impart some of the wisdom he’s accumulated over that time for your benefit.  Enjoy! ...