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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-O-Matic offers a free extended warranty if you agree to change the water filter every six months.

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. Learn More
• 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.
   
  source:  http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/restaurant-equipment-supply-marketing-articles/product-safety-public-health/filtered-water-makes-the-best-ice-/c28168.aspx
  author Jason Rahm
  
  
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