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| When to Replace: Powersinks: All About Powersinks... Knowing When It's Time for a New Powersink... Factors in Purchasing Powersinks... Extending a Powersink's Life Cycle... Energy Efficiency and Powersinks... |
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Powersinks provide labor savings by using heated, high-powered water jets to clean a variety of items such as pots, pans, rotisserie spits, utensils and equipment parts. According to Foodservice Equipment & Supplies' "2006 Product Knowledge Guide," for food safety purposes, operators should install NSF-rated sinks whenever possible. These must be manufactured with radiused seams, coved corners and integrally welded drainboards for most effective sanitation. Non-NSF units typically have unground welds and detachable drainboards. Read more... |
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Ideally, powersinks outlast many restaurants. However, over time and with constant use, they can experience weld fatigue. This is an indicator that the sink should be replaced. Operators can replace drains and faucets over time, but the bowl wearing out or the sink's legs detaching indicates the time to buy a new unit. Read more... ADVERTISEMENT
 Economic stimulus package provides powerful tax incentivesThe recently enacted economic stimulus package provides the perfect opportunity to replace worn out foodservice equipment. The stimulus package offers a one-year 50% bonus depreciation - meaning you can write off an extra 50% of the cost of your new foodservice equipment purchased in 2008. Click Here... As durable, simple units, powersinks typically offer between a 10- and 20-year service life. Before purchasing a new powersink, operators should consider a number of factors, such as the fact that sink sizes vary, and it's important to make sure the proper amount of space is allotted for the unit. Read more... Powersinks are basic pieces of equipment that do not require much maintenance. Still, to keep these units operating at peak performance, operators can take a few specific steps. Please note that the list below contains general maintenance information and should not be substituted for the manufacturer's requirements and recommendations. Read more... Because powersinks offer simplified operation, these units are considered energy-efficient. A 2.5- or 3-kw water heater runs at 130 degrees F. to 140 degrees F., keeping the sinks' water at 110 degrees F. on average. In addition, because these units are considered mechanized handwashing under wash codes, they operate at lower water temperatures, which provide added energy efficiency. Read more... Advertisement
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