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At KJ Refrigeration have a full turnkey service taking you through design, supply, installation and maintance for refrigeration, air conditioning & catering equipment in the South West.

23/10/2026

🚀 Boost Your Business Efficiency
An optimised refrigeration system means lower energy costs and better product preservation. Let KJ Refrigeration show you how an efficient system can save you money in the long run.

19/10/2026

🔥 Overheating Equipment? We Can Help!
If your refrigeration units are running too hot, it’s a sign they need professional attention. Our expert engineers can assess, repair, and optimize your system for peak efficiency. Don’t wait—keep your business cool today!
📞 Contact us now for a free consultation.

16/10/2026

🛒 The Hidden Cost of Poor Refrigeration
Did you know that inconsistent cooling can lead to product spoilage, wasted stock, and financial losses? Our advanced refrigeration solutions ensure your goods stay fresh and your business stays profitable.
💰 Invest in quality cooling and protect your bottom line!

More than 1 in 4 food businesses had fridges running warmWhen the Food Standards Agency put thermometers into 29 food bu...
14/10/2026

More than 1 in 4 food businesses had fridges running warm

When the Food Standards Agency put thermometers into 29 food businesses for a research study, 8 had fridges averaging above the recommended 5°C. One was running above the legal limit of 8°C.

In England, chilled food must be kept at 8°C or below, and that limit applies to the food itself, not just the air around it. That's why the FSA recommends setting fridges and chilled displays at 5°C or below. It leaves a margin for busy services and doors opening all day.

The FSA also advises checking your fridge display against a fridge or probe thermometer regularly, rather than trusting the dial.

If a unit can't hold 5°C, it's worth finding out why before it becomes a stock loss or an inspection issue. Our engineers can help.

Could someone get trapped in your cold room?Walk-in cold rooms and freezers are often tucked away in quieter parts of a ...
12/10/2026

Could someone get trapped in your cold room?

Walk-in cold rooms and freezers are often tucked away in quieter parts of a building, and staff regularly work in them alone.

The refrigeration safety standard BS EN 378 has a section dedicated to protecting people inside cold rooms. For rooms running below zero with a volume over 10m³, it calls for an emergency alarm that can be triggered from inside, with an audible and visible signal outside.

Three quick checks for any walk-in:

Does the door open easily from the inside?

Has the alarm been tested recently?

Is there ice build-up around the door that could make it stick?

If you'd like us to look over an existing cold room, or you're planning a new one, get in touch.

Your F-gas leak checks are your legal responsibilityIf your business uses refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pumps ...
09/10/2026

Your F-gas leak checks are your legal responsibility

If your business uses refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pumps containing F-gas, government guidance puts the responsibility for leak checks on you, the user of the equipment.

How often depends on the type of gas and how much is in the system, not how big the unit looks. With R404A, one of the most widely used refrigeration gases, just 1.3kg means a leak check at least once every 12 months. At 13kg, it's every 6 months. Small hermetically sealed units have lighter rules.

If a leak is found, it has to be repaired as soon as possible and rechecked within a month. Skipping checks or leaving leaks unfixed can lead to a civil penalty.

Not sure what's in your systems? Our F-Gas certified engineers can find out for you.

Milk cooling: the biggest electricity user on the farmOn a typical dairy farm, cooling milk is the single largest use of...
07/10/2026

Milk cooling: the biggest electricity user on the farm

On a typical dairy farm, cooling milk is the single largest use of electricity, accounting for more than a third of the total, according to AHDB.

That's why the set-up around the tank matters as much as the tank itself. AHDB says pre-cooling milk with a plate heat exchanger, using mains or borehole water, can cut milk cooling costs by as much as 50%. In one of its worked examples, a 200-cow herd saves around 20,666 kWh a year.

We're the South West distributor for Mueller milk cooling equipment, with 13 tank sizes up to 48,000 litres, plus quality pre-owned tanks. We supply, install and maintain, and our team can design bespoke systems in house, like the 48,000 litre Mueller silo with Energystar condensing units we designed and installed.

Reviewing your milk cooling? Let's talk it through.

Why fresh fish is kept at the temperature of melting iceFood hygiene rules in Great Britain are unusually specific about...
05/10/2026

Why fresh fish is kept at the temperature of melting ice

Food hygiene rules in Great Britain are unusually specific about fish. Fresh fish must be kept at a temperature approaching that of melting ice, and frozen fish at -18°C or colder in every part of the product.

The science backs it up. Research published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization shows that at 0°C, a common fish spoilage bacterium grows at less than a tenth of its rate at its ideal temperature. A few degrees either way makes a real difference to shelf life and quality.

Our technical team designs refrigeration in house for production, processing and distribution businesses across the South West, including the fishing industry, bakeries, butcheries and dairy. When the margin for error is that tight, the design matters.

16°C: the workplace temperature to know this winterAs the weather turns, here's a figure worth knowing. HSE guidance say...
02/10/2026

16°C: the workplace temperature to know this winter

As the weather turns, here's a figure worth knowing. HSE guidance says indoor workplaces should normally be at least 16°C, or 13°C where the work involves a lot of physical effort.

There's no legal maximum, partly because some workplaces, such as bakeries, get hot because of the work itself. But employers still have a duty to keep temperatures at a comfortable level all year round.

That's where air conditioning can earn its keep in winter too. An air-to-air heat pump, which many people simply call air conditioning, uses the same indoor and outdoor units to heat a space in the colder months and cool it in summer.

As a Daikin D1+ Partner, we can tell you whether your current system can do both, or what would suit your premises.

Front of house? We cover that too.Most people know us for refrigeration and air conditioning. Fewer know that since 2004...
30/09/2026

Front of house? We cover that too.

Most people know us for refrigeration and air conditioning. Fewer know that since 2004 we've had a dedicated catering department, and it covers front of house as well as the kitchen.

Our sales team can work with you on the design, then supply everything from commercial kitchen equipment to crockery, glassware, napkins, catering clothing and cleaning products. One supplier and one point of contact, whether it's a new opening, a revamp or an upgrade.

When Quay Soft Play set up their café, we designed the commercial kitchen layout and supplied all the catering and refrigeration equipment. They described our team as "professional" and said the results were delivered to a high standard.

Planning a new venue or a refit? Speak to Jon and the sales team.

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Barnstaple
EX328PA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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