Skyler Jenkins (u/skylerj34)

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We had to pick between a combi oven and a regular convection oven for our new spot

The choice came down to a $12,000 combi oven versus a $4,000 high-end convection unit. We went with the combi oven about eight months ago, mainly for the steam function to keep our roasted vegetables and proteins from drying out. It took our crew a solid three weeks to get used to the different settings and cleaning routine. The big win is we can now cook a 40 pound batch of braised short ribs in half the time. The downside is the water line hookup added an extra $800 to the install cost we didn't fully plan for. Has anyone else made this switch and found a good way to train staff on the moisture settings faster?

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skylerj34•2mo ago

PSA: We stopped using a come-along on those tight flange fits and it cut our time in half

We were fighting a 24-inch steam line flange in a plant in Toledo last month, and the bolts just would not line up. The old way was to crank on a come-along for an hour, fighting it. My lead said to try heating just the bolt holes on the loose flange with a rosebud, not the whole thing. We got it to about 400 degrees, tapped it with a beater, and the bolts dropped right in. Whole job took maybe 15 minutes. Anyone got a different trick for stubborn flanges that doesn't involve beating them to death?

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