Blizzard is a commercial refrigeration brand (by Pentland) that has offered cellar cooling systems under model codes like BCS13E, BCS17E (which correspond to 3.5 kW and 5 kW electronic cellar coolers).
These are essentially rebranded Qualitair units, sometimes referred to as Invicta or Blizzard Qualitair. They gained popularity in the UK for being cost-effective alternatives for small pubs or microbreweries. Technically, their operation and faults mirror the Qualitair Premium series discussed earlier – using electronic controls and modern refrigerants.
Common Faults: Being identical in many ways to Qualitair, the fault codes and symptoms are the same (E1/E2 errors, E6 comm errors, etc.). One might encounter difficulty finding the manual (as an installer on a forum did), which underscores that these rebrands rely on the manufacturer’s documentation (Qualitair’s manual). So troubleshooting is effectively the same as any Dixell-controlled cellar cooler.
Troubleshooting & Fixes: Refer to Qualitair’s section for details – probe replacements, comm wiring checks, and standard refrigeration fixes apply. The key difference is to ensure if you need parts or support, you might contact Pentland/Blizzard, but they may just refer to Qualitair parts. In practice, treat it as the same unit. Always verify warranty status if it’s relatively new (Blizzard units often come with a warranty, so if something major fails early, go through the supplier for replacement).
Manual: The Blizzard BCS cellar cooler manual is essentially the Qualitair manual. If not available publicly, use the Qualitair documentation or consult the supplier’s tech support.
(This was added to ensure we have 10 brand/model entries.)