Skids and how we use them

SKIDS AND HOW WE USE THEM

In a comment from one of our readers was the question "What is the purpose of the skids?". So here is the answer and how we are using the two skids as set up in the restaurant/buffet coach RBr 1675.

Many thanks to our electricians Richard I and Richard II for the following information.

A skid is basically a framework on castors which enables it to be pulled out for easy access to its contents when maintenance or upgrading is required.

The two skids in 1675 have been included to support physically the heaters for the pantry and kitchen.

The large skid was originally intended to house the water heater and pump/filter/steriliser in the pantry area, whilst the small skid is for the water heater in the kitchen area.

Since orginally constructed the large skid has been cut into two. The bit that contains the pump, filter and steriliser does not need to move and so this half has been "de-castorised". The other half containing the water heater is now in effect like the small skid.

The water heaters need to be accessed easily so as to be able to change the heating element or thermostat, or simply for general maintenance.

The temperature of the heaters will be pre-set to either hand wash or pot wash pending their position. Mains supply to each will be applied during the night time, with additional manually selected back-up through the inverter from either the battery or LPG generator as required during daytime running.

The small skid awaiting fitting

Under the kitchen sink where the small skid will be connected

The cut off part of the original large skid which is now in permanent position with castors removed

The remaining part of the large skid - sawn off to enable independence from the plumbed in part.