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The everyday self-contained ice machine produces ice from water fed through an exterior supply line.
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The everyday self-contained ice machine produces ice from water fed through an exterior supply line. A pump within the commercial ice machine pours water over the ice tray to create cube ice or perhaps a cylinder in the flake ice machine, freezing the water one layer at a time via an interior coolant system. There are two different types of coolant systems, water-cooled or air-cooled. The ice machine loosens the ice on the tray or cylinder by a heating coil. The ice is then dumped into a collection bin that would have either a sliding or lift door for simple access. In a flake ice machine, a crusher is used to crush the ice before it would be deposited into the storage bin. The size of the flake is set by the crusher. Some crushers make fine flakes, and others generate larger nugget sized ice. A drain inside the bin separates water away from stored ice.

Buying a commercial ice machine is a large expense so you’ll need to be sure you’re buying one that should create enough to meet your needs without wasting energy on one which supplies too much. Consider this when choosing your ice machine:

First, you will need to decide what sort of ice you need, cubed or flake.Cubed ice is frequently used for beverages. It melts slower than the other types and tends to fill a glass, which can be a saving if you’re serving a scotch on the rocks. Flake or nugget is perfect for chilling salad bars, packing fresh fish/chicken or seafood displays.

Agree on how much ice you’ll need. After all, the primary ingredient of ice tea is ice. Running out of ice on a hot summer day with a restaurant filled with thirsty customers is not a crowd pleaser. On the other hand, you do not plan to serve your customers in an igloo due to an over stock of ice. Think about purchasing a stackable machine that will grow with you as your business does, but do not be too conservative, it is 2 to 3 times more expensive to make a pound of ice than it really is to store it!

Ice machines cool the refrigeration compressor/condenser systems by employing either air or water. There is certainly benefits and disadvantages to both.

Air cooled machines are the least expensive and easy to set up, but they make lots of noise and can heat up a space in a short time with warm exhaust air. A water cooled model is efficient and quiet, and simple to install. However, if water prices in the area are high, you’re operating cost will be too.

How much space do I need? Measure twice, purchase once. It is always best to be 100% sure of the space you have available before purchasing your ice machine.

Most ice machines will last up to 10 years depending on usage volume and the water quality in your area.

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