Why “Defrost” is being discussed
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I read somewhere else that they activated a quick defrost function and as those were industrial fridge, it seems they can heat to 50C
by whynotmaybe · Oct 13, 2026
Defrost cycles do not require someone to be physically present. These are happening multiple times per day, per evaporate, per cold box. A moderate grocery store or cold storage…
by grigri907 · Oct 13, 2026
All I can think of is Doctor Evil issuing a ransom for 100 billion dollars... Or I defrost your fridge. Not every comment I have is useful sadly but it's weird where the mind goes
by bluelightning2k · Oct 13, 2026
If hackers can "affect sensor readings" before they feed into the control system, sure. But that is not read only access to the sensor... The trivially simple example is a webca…
by Leif24 · Oct 13, 2026
Controlling the defrost was the issue here. The only way a cooler or freezer gets to 120F is by running the defrost overnight. And networked communication for sequencing defrost…
by grigri907 · Oct 13, 2026
Being able to remotely trigger a defrost cycle makes sense. Being able to remotely trigger a defrost cycle to run for so long that it wastes products does not. Did everyone forg…
by fy20 · Oct 13, 2026
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Defrosting or defroster may refer to:Defrosting (refrigeration) Frozen food § Defrosting De-icing Defogger Read more on Wikipedia