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Mr. Sandman · 03-31-2005, 08:27 PM

I don't know but it doesn't sound like much $ to lay out. I would give it a go. I really like the ice the machines produce over a frozen milk jugs. Nothing like a cooler 1/2-3/4 filled with fresh ice chips when you start your day.

If you look around you can get a used comm version for next to nothing but it will use some serious electrical power. I think your right, one man does not need 150# each day (but is is nice to have on hand!). If you have a way to keep it you probably could maintain 150# in the hopper ready to go even though you only can produce 30#/day. Will it hold up?...if you get a couple years out of it I would say it is worth it! The problem with the small machines is they don't hold much so you have to empty it alot and you will never produce as much as you need.

I hope to work a deal with a friend who pick up a used comm ice maker.
$X/season...all I need type of thing. we'll see...

03-31-2005, 08:27 PM	#2
Mr. Sandman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7,649	I don't know but it doesn't sound like much $ to lay out. I would give it a go. I really like the ice the machines produce over a frozen milk jugs. Nothing like a cooler 1/2-3/4 filled with fresh ice chips when you start your day. If you look around you can get a used comm version for next to nothing but it will use some serious electrical power. I think your right, one man does not need 150# each day (but is is nice to have on hand!). If you have a way to keep it you probably could maintain 150# in the hopper ready to go even though you only can produce 30#/day. Will it hold up?...if you get a couple years out of it I would say it is worth it! The problem with the small machines is they don't hold much so you have to empty it alot and you will never produce as much as you need. I hope to work a deal with a friend who pick up a used comm ice maker. $X/season...all I need type of thing. we'll see... Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 03-31-2005 at 08:48 PM..