Editorial Review
Hot climate, high efficiency
By Craig, FSW Product Expert
Review Date: 8/6/2010
While an ice machine with an air-cooled condenser may save any foodservice operation buckets of cash in lower water usage bills, some areas just can’t afford to use air-cooled units because of the constant heat present in the local climate. It causes the efficiency and production of these air-cooled units to drop drastically. Utility costs rise while the supply of ice is decreased, creating a compound issue. In these areas, water-cooled condensers are a great alternative, providing a bevy of ice production paired with an incredibly low amount of energy being used to produce the ice. In Scotsman’s 366 Lb Full Size Cube Ice Machine, you can expect a 100-pound ice yield to use a low 5.2 kWh of energy. However, the drawback is that it takes between 9 and 10 times as much water to produce the same 100 pounds of ice. However, it’s a necessary evil in the face of sweltering heat.
Email is for Responses ONLY.
We will not send you any other email.
Please enter your question in the field above.
Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your input.