Green Fact of the Month
May 2023
The facts
Freezers can be colder than their set temperature. At the BMC, freezers set at -21°C were observed to be at temperatures as low as -27°C. The lower the actual temperature of a freezer, the more energy it consumes.
What we can do
To prevent unnecessary cooling and ensure appropriate sample storage, measure the freezer temperature with a thermometer and adjust the freezer settings accordingly.
References
1. Temperature and energy consumption measurement of freezers at the BMC
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