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Makes 25 lbs a day and was about $500.
Makes 25 lbs a day and was about $500.
I have 2 of the undercounter type built-in machines one is Kitchen-Aid (made by Whirlpool and same as Kenmore ) and one made by U-Line (Clear ice maker) both claim to make 50lbs a day ad the U-Line does for sure the Kitchen-Aid.....Not so much.
These can be bought New (Scratch and Dent) for about $1000 and used on CL for less....they both retail for around $1800. They are invaluable in Havasu and we use them non-stop in the summer and even bag up some extra if we know we're gonna have a party or something like that. They are both hooked into an RO system even though they say they don't need to be I figure why not
If it was not in the direct sun it MIGHT work but here's the thing with these machines. They make lots of ice and quickly but there is no mechanism to keep ice frozen after it is made.....these things are basically just insulated coolers with a drain that eventually melt and then make more so if out side in the 105 degree shade it is still going to not keep the ice very long.......probably need to make 2X to keep up if not inside IMO.I like the one I posted for the RV but not sure it would work too well outside in the heat.
Do you think the U-Line would work in the "Havasu Summer Shade"? Would be great for the outdoor bar!
If it was not in the direct sun it MIGHT work but here's the thing with these machines. They make lots of ice and quickly but there is no mechanism to keep ice frozen after it is made.....these things are basically just insulated coolers with a drain that eventually melt and then make more so if out side in the 105 degree shade it is still going to not keep the ice very long.......probably need to make 2X to keep up if not inside IMO.
If it was not in the direct sun it MIGHT work but here's the thing with these machines. They make lots of ice and quickly but there is no mechanism to keep ice frozen after it is made.....these things are basically just insulated coolers with a drain that eventually melt and then make more so if out side in the 105 degree shade it is still going to not keep the ice very long.......probably need to make 2X to keep up if not inside IMO.
I like this one :thumbsup
ICEU300-Self-Contained Cube Ice Machine and it can make up to 356 pounds in a day. Most of the week our fridge upstairs handles our ice needs just fine. This time of year I run it a couple hours a week to cycle the water. In the summer I turn it on Thursday night or Friday morning for about 24 hours and it makes more than enough ice for us to boat or play all weekend. It was not working well when I got it so it took going through a few parts but now works like a champ.
I have a commercial ice maker in my garage in Havasu. I make the ice, bag it and put the ice bags in a coffin type freezer next to it. Stores about 15 small bags of ice. When all used start up the ice machine again and bag some more.Right you are. :thumbsup
I've never seen a refrigerated Ice bin even in the best of them, it's constant loss of ice that keeps it full if you use the ice or not.
Keeping the machine in a cool place is essential.
One word.....Hoshizaki!!! Installed a floor drain for when I redid the garage. View attachment 471203
Now I am curious about its operation, does not appear to be anything different than mine, something new to read about.He is right. The Hoshi is the best since it uses constantly flowing water over a cold plate and does not freeze the sediment! I actually the the automatic in store bagging program for a huge Ice company and we only use Hoshi. Best ice out there!
One word.....Hoshizaki!!! Installed a floor drain for when I redid the garage. View attachment 471203
As good as they get and THE most reliable.
I sold lots of them.
1/2" water line minimum dia supply in and a big, free flowing ice bin drain are essential on this brand.
Run in a cool, well ventilated location, change the water filters often,, good to go for long time.
Finest Kine'.
And at the river....the best filtration will make them live.
You will never see refrigerated bins in ice machines cause then you can't scoop out the ice. It will all freeze together. Once it's bagged in a commercial set-up, that's a different story. But lose in a bin, no refrigeration. The ice must constantly be melting to keep them free. Now if you could insulate that bin so it maintains the lowest temp from the ice itself, you will substantial reduce the melt loss and keep the ice loose.Right you are. :thumbsup
I've never seen a refrigerated Ice bin even in the best of them, it's constant loss of ice that keeps it full if you use the ice or not.
Keeping the machine in a cool place is essential.