This is a natural ripening process. Ethy-Gen II will not ripen bananas without the generator and the use of other liquids may cause expensive repairs to the generator. Ripening rooms are very important, not just any room will suffice. The room must be properly insulated to be able to control the temperature within a few degrees. The room must have adequate refrigeration.
Bananas produce large quantities of heat when they are ripening.
The refrigeration equipment must have the capacity to accurately control the pulp temperature. The room may need heating equipment in order to maintain proper room temperature in cold weather. Electric heating elements have proven the most satisfactory and are often a part of the cooling system. Open flame type heating should never be used. The room must have adequate air circulation.