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AC Smart 5 Controller . reliability over the original ones . “ Refurbishing a unit is not a one-size-fits-all solution . It requires an engineering assessment to determine if refurbishment is feasible and cost-effective . Factors such as the age of the equipment and the condition of the existing structure must be carefully considered . The decision to refurbish is based on a thorough inspection of the existing unit . Only a relatively small proportion of units are considered suitable for refurbishment .
“ By integrating modern components and utilising advanced technologies , refurbishment can extend the lifespan of older units while enhancing their efficiency . Effective refurbishment also requires a thorough understanding of engineering principles and cost considerations , ensuring that decisions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of the equipment ' s condition and potential benefits .
“ Refurbishment is a complex process that benefits from experience and expertise . By adopting a methodical approach and leveraging modern technologies , it ’ s possible to achieve significant improvements in performance as well as significant cost savings , while maintaining operational continuity ,” adds Pengelly . also enhances the shopping experience for customers .
Elmec ’ s refurbishment process includes comprehensive inspections of existing air conditioning units to evaluate whether they are suitable for refurbishment . “ We have extensive experience refurbishing these systems . If a unit isn ’ t likely to last another 15 to 20 years , it doesn ’ t make sense to refurbish it .”
The refurbishment strategy includes complete overhauls of the air conditioning units . “ We essentially strip everything down to the shell . Then , we replace all internal components , including wiring , coils and fans , ensuring everything looks brand new . The goal is for the client to feel like they ’ ve installed a new system , even if the outer shell is the original unit .”
He cites one of his greatest compliments received , which ironically was initially meant as a criticism : “ The project owner ’ s national operations manager queried why there were a couple of small dents on what he assumed was a new box . He couldn ’ t believe it when I clarified that it was a refurbished
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ELMEC AIRCONDITIONING ' S ROLE IN THE PICK N PAY REFURBISHING PROJECT Frikkie Kleyn , managing member of Elmec Airconditioning , highlights the company ' s crucial role in refurbishing several Pick n Pay stores across the country . Kleyn underscores the remarkable progress made in shortening the refurbishment timeline , cutting downtime from 12 – 16 weeks to just 5 – 8 weeks . “ The key focus is on minimising disruption to daily operations while ensuring quality work ,” he notes . This shift not only saves costs but
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