Those are some pretty old machines you have there, glad to see they're still running. With that said you shouldn't have to add the metal bracket to hold the chamber walls vertical. We at Clinebell equipment can supply you with new springs, or based on the age of those machines and the freeze rate I highly recommend sending them back to the factory to be refurbished!
Thanks for the reply! Yes, these are old machines, I bought them used from another ice carver and they are treating me well. Good to know about the springs. I replaced them a short bit ago, but they need to be stronger. I'll reach out to you guys the next time I'm shopping for springs. Thanks!
Each block is about 50gallons of water and comes out at around 300lbs of ice. The machine is powered on a 110V circuit. Not exactly sure how much total power it consumes to produce a pair of ice blocks. But this will differ depending on the outside temperatures.
I'm confident that it's all in the pump! I'm assuming by haze, you mean no air bubbles. Sometimes, there will be a few air bubbles in the ice that give it a haze. I usually see this if I buy ice from another supplier. I would speculate that his happens if there are hesitations with the pump, where the current is either very weak or the pump stops working for a short bit. Some claim that if you don't aim the pump towards the bottom during the first day may collect some air bubbles. I would also theorize that a haze may appear during drastic temperature change commonly experienced during Spring and Fall.
Two pumps can be used. I see some people use two. I think this will help during spring/fall seasons where there is a rapid temperature difference and slush builds up. But I've rarely had problems with the clarity with one pump. I buy these machines, there is a family-owned company in Colorado that makes them. clinebellequipment.com/
I make these for carving ice sculptures. As far as I know, most sales go for ice sculptures. But these blocks can be cut up to use in coolers to keep food or fish cold on camping/fishing trips. It is also really good ice for shaved ice machines. And some folks chop these up for making large ice cubes for fancy cocktails.
You should put a floating magnet an stir the water magnetically. That would be cool if it works!
How much(weight) ice made in one big cube and what is the total power consumption for one cube?
Those are some pretty old machines you have there, glad to see they're still running. With that said you shouldn't have to add the metal bracket to hold the chamber walls vertical. We at Clinebell equipment can supply you with new springs, or based on the age of those machines and the freeze rate I highly recommend sending them back to the factory to be refurbished!
Thanks for the reply! Yes, these are old machines, I bought them used from another ice carver and they are treating me well. Good to know about the springs. I replaced them a short bit ago, but they need to be stronger. I'll reach out to you guys the next time I'm shopping for springs. Thanks!
you still work for Clinebell? I'm looking into producing ice like this for my local bar industry. Carving will be a side option.
I do, what can I answer for you
@@tylermallory2504 honestly; doing research about opening an ice company with some pals.
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How much(weight) ice made in one big cube and what is the total power consumption for one cube?
Each block is about 50gallons of water and comes out at around 300lbs of ice. The machine is powered on a 110V circuit. Not exactly sure how much total power it consumes to produce a pair of ice blocks. But this will differ depending on the outside temperatures.
How there is no haze in the ice?
I'm confident that it's all in the pump!
I'm assuming by haze, you mean no air bubbles. Sometimes, there will be a few air bubbles in the ice that give it a haze. I usually see this if I buy ice from another supplier. I would speculate that his happens if there are hesitations with the pump, where the current is either very weak or the pump stops working for a short bit. Some claim that if you don't aim the pump towards the bottom during the first day may collect some air bubbles. I would also theorize that a haze may appear during drastic temperature change commonly experienced during Spring and Fall.
Thanks a lot.
Do you ever try if use 2 pumps, is the result wil be more clear?
By the way, do you make this ice block machine or buy it?
Two pumps can be used. I see some people use two. I think this will help during spring/fall seasons where there is a rapid temperature difference and slush builds up. But I've rarely had problems with the clarity with one pump.
I buy these machines, there is a family-owned company in Colorado that makes them.
clinebellequipment.com/
Why do you make these? Who buys them or who do you sell to?
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I make these for carving ice sculptures. As far as I know, most sales go for ice sculptures. But these blocks can be cut up to use in coolers to keep food or fish cold on camping/fishing trips. It is also really good ice for shaved ice machines. And some folks chop these up for making large ice cubes for fancy cocktails.
Can I buy an ice blog machine…?
Yes you can! Clinebell Equipment Company sells them. They are out of Colorado.
clinebellequipment.com/