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A 150kg ice maker is the size hotels, clubs and function venues buy when the bars, the kitchen and the function rooms all draw on the same ice supply and running out is not an option. It needs somewhere sensible to sit, because a machine this size is back-of-house plant.

A 150kg ice machine is normally a modular head on top of a bin, or a head feeding a dispenser directly. See modular ice makers, commercial ice storage bins and commercial ice dispensers.

A machine this size is usually funded rather than bought outright. SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy can cover the head and the bin together, with the option to upgrade or hand equipment back as things change.

These are the top FAQs for 150kg Ice Maker

Where does a machine this size go?

In a plant room or back-of-house area with water, drainage, ventilation and space to service it. Front-of-house positions rarely work.

Ice moves out in commercial ice caddies.

One machine or two?

Two heads give redundancy and let you run one in quieter months. One is cheaper and simpler. For venues that trade seven days, redundancy usually wins.

Compare sizes in commercial ice machines.

How accurate are the rated outputs on large machines?

They are measured under set conditions, and real output falls as ambient and water temperatures rise. On a machine this size the gap can be the difference between keeping up and running out at 8pm.

Ask about the rating conditions before you commit, and plan for the hottest week of the year.

What plumbing does an ice machine need?

A water supply, a drain and a filter. Water quality affects both ice clarity and machine life, and most manufacturers require filtration to keep the warranty valid.

Filters and fittings are in commercial ice machine accessories.

Is the bin included?

Self-contained machines include storage; modular heads do not and sit on a separate bin. Storage capacity is listed separately from daily output, and it is the figure that decides whether you run out during a rush.

What ongoing costs should I budget for?

Water, power, filters and scheduled servicing. In hard water areas, filtration and descaling are the main running costs after power.