Robertshaw Commercial Defrost Timer 9145-00

The Robertshaw 9145-00 is a commercial defrost timer operating at 120 volts, from the 9000 series.

Defrost timers occupy a position in refrigeration systems where a fault carries consequences beyond the equipment itself. A walk-in freezer that ices up and loses temperature places its contents at risk, and in food service or retail the value of that product routinely exceeds the cost of the entire refrigeration system several times over.

This changes the maintenance calculation. Verifying defrost operation during scheduled service, rather than waiting for a temperature complaint, is straightforwardly justified. The check is quick: advance the timer into defrost, confirm the heat source energises, confirm the termination thermostat ends the cycle, confirm the fans delay before restarting, and confirm the drain runs clear.

Temperature monitoring and alarms provide the other half of the protection, alerting to a rising fixture temperature before product is lost rather than after.

For equipment holding high value or perishable stock, holding a spare timer of the correct voltage on site is a reasonable precaution given the cost relative to a loss.

Voltage rating must match the supply circuit.

Applications include commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers and freezers, display cases, and food service equipment.

Brand

Robertshaw

SKU

9145-00

Category

Defrost Timers

Weight

2.85 lbs

Dimensions

7.80" x 4.40" x 3.00"

Price

$245.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.1 / 5.0