Real faults, real machines, real repair thinking.

Field notes from commercial kitchens, bakeries, bars, laundries and food service sites. These projects show how we think through faults, rebuilds, controls, refrigeration and equipment that has to keep earning.

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Bakery and prep Hobart commercial mixer onsite repair

Heavy mixer repair work with onsite access, motor checks, drive inspection, bowl-lift faults and load testing.

Warewashing Hobart tunnel dishwasher loose neutral fault

Electrical diagnosis on a high-demand dishwasher where one loose connection can stop the wash-up line.

Ovens Merrychef high-speed oven repair notes

USB, transformer and control-side checks on fast-service cooking equipment.

Refrigeration Under-bar fridge E1 controller fault

Temperature probe and controller symptoms on commercial cold-side equipment.

Mobile refrigeration R404A mobile trailer refrigeration repair

Trailer cold-chain repair thinking with airflow, compressor load, controls and refrigerant science.

Custom equipment Custom built chocolate spray booth

A purpose-built stainless booth designed around chocolate atomisation, airflow control and clean production.

Cooking line Commercial flat-top griddle repair

Hotplate and griddle repair notes covering elements, insulation, plate contact and temperature control.

Bakery Commercial cake mixer rebuild

Bearings, motor checks, shaft and gear inspection with a full refurbishment finish.

Prep equipment Potato peeler belt and shaft rebuild

Mechanical repair, cleaning, motor service and rebuild work on food prep equipment.

Beverage Coffee machine boiler descale and solenoid repair

Scale, plumbing, solenoid and service work on a commercial coffee machine.

Controls Modified tilt pan LCD temperature controller

Control upgrade thinking for hot-side equipment that needs reliable temperature control.

Electrical Hotplate rewire and parallel heating elements

Heating circuit work where wiring, load and element condition matter.

Laundry Speed Queen dryer blower and motor service

Preventative service for airflow, lint buildup, blower noise and motor load.

Cooling R410A rooftop AC repair note

Transport and rooftop cooling fault thinking with pressure, airflow and electrical checks.

Custom controls ESP32-S3 touchscreen HVAC controls

Custom control work for practical monitoring, interface and equipment control ideas.

Motor diagnosis Star-delta motor wiring explained

Why starting method, winding voltage, current and torque matter on larger motors.