{"id":3467,"date":"2017-03-03T16:50:09","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T15:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/?p=3467"},"modified":"2022-10-27T14:54:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T13:54:05","slug":"knowing-your-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/knowing-your-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowing Your Ice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #004485;\"><strong>Commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\">ice machines<\/a> what\u2019s best for your business?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Which ice machine should I get? You think oh this will be easy I will get one that will have just enough ice to cover my business\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>But what\u2019s enough ice? Now generally one of these<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3468 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/buketrev2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"94\" height=\"91\" \/> \u00a0are around 6kg of ice, from this how many times a day do you need to fill said bucket &#8211; if not buckets \u2013 and do the maths from there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maths question 1<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n<p>Based on a theatre with 1 long bar and one shorter bar \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3469 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Theatre-ice-machine-bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Theatre-ice-machine-bar.jpg 349w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Theatre-ice-machine-bar-300x124.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buckets \u2013 5<\/p>\n<p>Amount of times can be refilled on average of a busy day \u2013 (generally panto time of year when there is too much screaming \u201che\u2019s behind you\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>{5 (start of the show) + 5 (ready for the interval)} x 2 (1 matinee +1evening performance) =20<\/p>\n<p>6 (amount of ice in bucket) x 20 (amount of refills) =120 kg of ice needed on average for this hypothetical theatre.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/large-maths-equasions-for-ice-machines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>*phew* Bet you didn\u2019t realise that you would be hitch hiking back into a maths lesson just for buying an ice machine when you first thought about one did you.<\/p>\n<p>From this you can now look at what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_production_24_hrs-\/\">size machine<\/a> you need. On our website, our ice machines are sectioned into; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3470 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ck4060-open-ice-machine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"155\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_production_24_hrs-\/0_26_kg_24_hrs_ice_machines-\/\">0-26kg\/ 24hrs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_production_24_hrs-\/27_55_kg_24hrs-\/\">27-55kg\/ 24hrs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_production_24_hrs-\/56_105_kg_24hrs\/\">56-105kg\/ 24hrs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_production_24_hrs-\/106_kg_24hrs\/\">106kg &gt;\/24hrs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From here you can go on to find your perfect enough producing ice machine which is going to save the day. \u2026.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3471 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Hoshizaki-ice-maker-machine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"95\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Hoshizaki-ice-maker-machine.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Hoshizaki-ice-maker-machine-111x300.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/>Hold on\u2026\u2026 what\u2019s this? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/\">Types of ice<\/a>??? Well that is another conundrum. What ice type is best for what I need? Here\u2019s a run down on ice types and their uses;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/bullet_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3472 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bullet-ice-from-ice-machines.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"140\" \/>Bullet Ice<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong> Bullet ice is ideal for establishments where ice is essential, but the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 quality of the ice is not necessarily the most important factor. Due to the bullet-like shape and the holes in the base of the ice, this type of ice has a good ice to water ratio for rapid cooling.\u00a0 Cloudy in colour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/thimble_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3473 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Thimble-ice-from-ice-maker.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"135\" \/>Thimble Shaped Ice<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong>Thimble or \u201cTop Hat\u201d shaped ice is the ideal solution for \u201cpremium\u201d ice cubes. Due to its shape, it is much less inclined to stick together in the machine, and floats freely in the glass providing maximum cooling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3474 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Full-cube-full-ice-from-commercial-ice-machine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Full-cube-full-ice-from-commercial-ice-machine.png 338w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Full-cube-full-ice-from-commercial-ice-machine-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/>Full Cube\/Full Dice Ice<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong>It\u2019s classic rhomboid shaped gives both practical and\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 aesthetic elements to the ice with nearly 100% ice to water ratio, and a smooth, neat appearance. Clear in colour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/cubelet_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3475 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Cubelet-ice-from-commercial-ice-machine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"136\" \/>Cubelet Ice<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong> Cubelet ice cubes are ideal for a range of establishments including health care, restaurants, offices, bars, and pubs. Their smaller size means that they are chewable, soft and light so it is suitable for many purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/crescent_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3476 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crescent-ice-from-a-commercial-ice-machine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"139\" \/>Crescent Ice<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong>Crescent shaped ice, or \u201chalf-moon ice is perfect for establishments that need to make advantage of maximum storage capacity. With minimum splash back when being put into drinks, crescent shaped ice is ideal for fast paced environments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/12_cube_12_dice_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3477 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/half-cube-or-half-dice-form-of-ice-from-a-commercial-ice-maker.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"121\" \/>\u00bd Cube \/ \u00bd <\/strong><strong>Dice Ice<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014 <\/strong>\u00bd Cube \/ \u00bd Dice, or \u201cslab ice\u201d cubes are ideal for keeping\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 beverages cooled to a maximum ability with nearly 100% ice to water ratio.\u00a0 The hard, clear, rhomboid shape produced by certain commercial ice machines is attractive and unique, making your chilled beverages more aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3478 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Flaked-ice-from-a-commercial-ice-flaker.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\">Flaked ice<\/a><\/u><\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Flaked ice machines produce more of a natural style of ice. From food preservation to display this is the best form. Flaked ice is good for maintaining perishables or of use within laboratories, fisheries, or cocktail bars.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From this you can decipher which ice type will be suited to your commercial residence. Upon finding how much you need and what type of ice you need the next consideration is space. Make sure you measure the space available include ventilation so that your wonderful new machine will run at optimum with no overheating.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Energy-efficient-ice-machines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a>Next on the list of decisions \u2013 price and energy efficiency. These tend to go hand in hand many energy efficient units can be slightly higher in price. On the flip side to this what you spend initially you will reap benefits of with your electricity bill at the end of the quarter which will ultimately take some of the strain off your business. In time, you will save the difference and further so an energy efficient machine is a large consideration with the benefits that you can collect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now you have all the information, you have made your decision for which one you want or need help finding the right one to serve your business needs give us a call on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/\">01229 480001<\/a> and let our fabulous sales team help you every step of the way. 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