Ice
is Food
The average human eats nearly 2
pounds of ice a day. As with every other food, safe ice handling and proper preparation are the only
ways to guarantee a healthy, tasty product. Installing an inline filtration
system on your commercial ice machine’s water supply assures that residual
bacteria, accumulated minerals and other contaminants are removed from the
water.
Which
Filtration System to Buy
Commercial water filtration systems
use one to three filters to totally clean your incoming water. The number you
need depends on the size of your commercial ice machine.
Cube Ice Machines
|
Flake and Nugget Ice Machines
|
|
1 Filter
|
Up to 650 lbs
|
Up to 1200
|
2 Filters
|
650 – 1300 lbs
|
Over 1200 lbs
|
3 Filters
|
Over 1300 lbs
|
When
to Change
Ice filters need to be changed every
6 months. Failure to change the filter will cause your machine to work harder
and wear it out faster.
Ice
Contaminants
Ice is subject to a variety of
contaminants. The most common occur when a machine is poorly maintained or the
water supply has dissolved minerals or residual chlorine.
- Mineral Deposits:
Municipal
water companies only remove contaminants that are harmful to human health. Many
dissolved minerals are not harmful, therefore are not removed. Mineral laden
water results in ice that appears cloudy and can make a drink smell and taste
unappealing.
- Slime Build-Up:
Slime
build-up can result from a poorly maintained ice machine. Ice made from a slimy
machine will appear cloudy with a slight yellow, green or red tint and can
cause illness, especially in those with weakened immune systems.
- Chlorination:
Chlorination
is the process of adding chlorine to water in order to treat it and kill
harmful germs. Residual chlorine remains in the water supply giving the water
an unappealing taste.
If you have any repair service, would like to set up a professional planned maintenance on your ice machine, or you are interested in water filter systems for your ice machine please contact us at 800-252-5892. We work on every major brand and can also supply replacement parts.
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