Thursday, May 20, 2010
Choosing the right size ice machine Ensuring that you have enough ice when you need it the most can be a bit tricky! This information can be used to
help ensure that you get the right equipment for your needs. Please call and confirm with one of our specialists before
making your final decision. Some
questions to consider when selecting a new ice machine: · What style of ice best fits my needs classic cubes, gourmet
cubes, nuggets or flakes? ·
What machine design (i.e. modular, undercounter)
best fits my available space? · Should I choose an air cooled, water cooled, or remote ice machine?
· Will the selected ice machine meet my peak usage during the hottest part of the year? · Am I planning for future
growth, and will the ice machine meet those demands? · Is the ice machine Energy Star listed, and if so, are any rebates available? This
guide can help give you an idea of your daily ice usage. All figures include a 20% safety buffer, to compensate for temperature differences or special circumstances. Application | Daily Ice Use | 100
Customers | 250 Customers
| 500 Customers | Restaurant
| 1.5 lbs. per meal | 180 lbs. | 450 lbs. | 900 lbs. | Cocktail Bar | 3
lbs. per seat | 360 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 1800 lbs. |
7-10 oz. Beverage | 5 oz. per cup |
38 lbs.
| 94 lbs. | 188 lbs.
| 12-16 oz.
Beverage | 8 oz. per cup |
60 lbs. | 150 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 18-24 oz. Beverage | 12 oz. per cup | 90 lbs. | 225
lbs. | 450 lbs. | Salad Bar | 35 lbs. per cubic foot | - | - | - |
Cafeteria | 1 lb. per person | 120 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 600 lbs. |
Hotel Room
| 5 lbs. per room | 600 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 3000 lbs. |
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