I'm a high school culinary instructor as well as a full-time youtuber. I watched your video and purchased the X-15R version, because we run concession foods for our sports teams. I just got mine delivered the other day and super excited to re-watch this video and get going. I have a question though: can you please provide a link to the plastic dome top, because I couldn't find it and the company I purchased this from just sold me the $1,500+ unit w/o the top...
For the Gold Medal, you can add more while it is spinning, I prefer not to though. When you add while the machine is spinning, the sugar eventually strips the wires in the head of the machine and they will need to be replaced. It's "easier" on the machine if you stop it to refill. Really will depend on your volume and how much time it's saving to leave it running.
This was a great video - thank you! I'm looking to purchase a Gold Medal. Do you know the differences between The Breeze, The Breeze EZ Clean, Auto Breeze, and the Econo Floss? I haven't heard back from Gold Medal, so any input would be helpful! Also, would you recommend a machine that HAS the temp control or DOESN'T have the temp control (automatic temp)?
I can sell a reliable device, but delivery from Russia, there is no automatic regulator on such machines, they install a voltage regulator, but there are machines that generally give out bad wool, no matter how unregulated
When you refill sugar you like to turn the machine off to protect the wires from extra wear but before refilling do you turn up the heat to clean the head and then cool the machine, then turn off the spinner, then refill it?? Or what exactly is the process that you use between batches?
I usually only heat up high at the end of a spin to clean it really well, at about every four spins. The spins in between, I let the machine run and cool itself down, then turn off and refill.
@@spunparadise8823 1)Are you calling a spin a full head of sugar? 2) About wear to the wires, (when adding sugar when the head is spinning)are the wires you are referencing to the wires of the heating ribbon or of some other part?
Adding sugar while running the machine does no harm. I have 40 year old machines . They last for decades if maintained. When you have a large order for bags, use 2-3 machines simultaneously for 2-3 colors per bag. One would need 2 people, 1 to make and 1 to bag and tie.
loved the video! i’m just starting with this machine and as it is my first time trying a high volume, i wonder how much time can be spinning with no breaks? or after how many cones should i turn it off so it won’t overload? thanks!
A whirlwind can go around the clock. I always clean it with high heat and let is self cool and turn it off between each spin, but other people pour sugar into the machine while it is still running. This machine will run for hours.
I recently purchased a machine after watching this video and I am getting a lot of sugar built up around the bowl. After 2 spins, I would say that there is 50% of sugar is stuck to the bowl. Can you give some advise? Thanks
Hello, i'm from Indonesia.. Do you know where can i get that special sugar for cotton candy? Because here we usually use a regular sugar and put some color but it melt too fast
Hi! I recently purchases a Gold Medal because my volume of orders was too much for my Vivo. I'm finding that the vibrant flavors I tasted on my Vivo are not coming through on the Gold Medal. I even tried tripling my flavors. Do you have any suggestions?
Yes, I never used a dome. Made tens of thousands of dollars with cotton candy in my lifetime. (That’s if you prepackage it indoors) if it’s public or outdoors then you probably want a dome.
I had such a hard time with my machine last weekend the cotton candy was so heavy and sticky and I couldn't get it to stick to the cones I've never had this problem before I was in Huntington Beach it wasn't hot but it was alot of moisture in the air any tips that can help me out for next time I a a gold medal breeze machine
It's absolutely the humidity. You may need to do prepackaged during high humidity months. Spinning cones in Hawaii at markets was never an option. We could still spin, but we had to spin directly into containers.
Technically no. I do for every spin, but a lot of people pour sugar in while it is still running. The abrasion from the sugar will wear down the wires in the head a lot faster if you add sugar while it is still on. Hope that helps!
The wires are insulated and with a whirlwind there really is no need to turn the machine off especially when demand is high. It's time consuming as well. Have run machines continuously for several hours without stopping with no adverse effects. Gold medal machines.
Where is the best place to Purchase one of these? I have the smaller one that we are getting into bigger production and would love to have the bigger one
What size is your bowl? I measured my whirlwind x-15r and it is about 25.5” across-I am trying to find a bubble/Dime for it and can’t find one. Any suggestions?
I would reach out to Gold Medal or a local gold medal distributor in your area, they should be able to sell you the correct diameter double bubble for your machine.
With a large machine like the Whirlwind you can only change the flavors after each spin. Each spin makes about 20 cotton candy cones, so you can change the flavor about every 20 cones. Hope that makes sense.
Hello i from malaysia..right now im selling cotton candy packaging..but im use mid-range machine..so i cannot supply to retail shop. Most of my order from shop and its high demand. I cannot supply fast with large amount. Where can i get this commercial machine.
we have a local large event every year and there is always 2 or 3 vendors that make cotton candy. but they charge an outrageous price for a small amount. I went this past weekend and was so angry at the cost they was charging. so I ordered one of these and I will be going to the festival and undercut there prices next year...more than 100,000 ppl show up for the event. what they charge 6 dollars for. I will be charging 3 and they won't be able to compete with my 5 dollar cone. I just hate greed
You can change flavors without stopping. Keep the machine operating and once it needs sugar add your new flavor it will take a couple of minutes for the new flavor to take over from the old.
Using organic sugar is a waste of money. Store bought sugar works fine and a can of flossine add aproximately 1 table spoon of flossine per 10 lbs of sugar .
Great video very helpful. Thank you so much.🎉
Great great video with some good tidbit’s I will definitely remember. Nice delivery too!! Thank you for doing this video🌻
You're welcome!
I'm a high school culinary instructor as well as a full-time youtuber. I watched your video and purchased the X-15R version, because we run concession foods for our sports teams. I just got mine delivered the other day and super excited to re-watch this video and get going. I have a question though: can you please provide a link to the plastic dome top, because I couldn't find it and the company I purchased this from just sold me the $1,500+ unit w/o the top...
Hi, I'm guessing you've found it by now, but just in case. It's a double bubble, we usually buy ours from Katom Restaurant Supply. Thanks
Can you add sugar to the machine while it's running or do you have to turn the machine off for continuous use
For the Gold Medal, you can add more while it is spinning, I prefer not to though. When you add while the machine is spinning, the sugar eventually strips the wires in the head of the machine and they will need to be replaced. It's "easier" on the machine if you stop it to refill. Really will depend on your volume and how much time it's saving to leave it running.
This was a great video - thank you! I'm looking to purchase a Gold Medal. Do you know the differences between The Breeze, The Breeze EZ Clean, Auto Breeze, and the Econo Floss? I haven't heard back from Gold Medal, so any input would be helpful! Also, would you recommend a machine that HAS the temp control or DOESN'T have the temp control (automatic temp)?
I can sell a reliable device, but delivery from Russia, there is no automatic regulator on such machines, they install a voltage regulator, but there are machines that generally give out bad wool, no matter how unregulated
Thanks👍
How long will a spinner head last on this machine or another gold medal machine like the auto breeze?
Price?
I got the gold medal tornado cotton candy machine!
how is it going for you? trying to decide if im gonna get whirlwind or tornado
Yay!! How do you like it??
When you refill sugar you like to turn the machine off to protect the wires from extra wear but before refilling do you turn up the heat to clean the head and then cool the machine, then turn off the spinner, then refill it?? Or what exactly is the process that you use between batches?
I usually only heat up high at the end of a spin to clean it really well, at about every four spins. The spins in between, I let the machine run and cool itself down, then turn off and refill.
@@spunparadise8823 1)Are you calling a spin a full head of sugar? 2) About wear to the wires, (when adding sugar when the head is spinning)are the wires you are referencing to the wires of the heating ribbon or of some other part?
Adding sugar while running the machine does no harm. I have 40 year old machines . They last for decades if maintained. When you have a large order for bags, use 2-3 machines simultaneously for 2-3 colors per bag. One would need 2 people, 1 to make and 1 to bag and tie.
Is there anything in the same machine?
loved the video! i’m just starting with this machine and as it is my first time trying a high volume, i wonder how much time can be spinning with no breaks? or after how many cones should i turn it off so it won’t overload? thanks!
A whirlwind can go around the clock. I always clean it with high heat and let is self cool and turn it off between each spin, but other people pour sugar into the machine while it is still running. This machine will run for hours.
I recently purchased a machine after watching this video and I am getting a lot of sugar built up around the bowl. After 2 spins, I would say that there is 50% of sugar is stuck to the bowl. Can you give some advise? Thanks
I recommend turning the heat a bit higher, there will be sugar loss, but 50% is excessive.
If you throw a lot of sugar, you need to gradually reduce the heat
Hello, i'm from Indonesia.. Do you know where can i get that special sugar for cotton candy? Because here we usually use a regular sugar and put some color but it melt too fast
Hi madam
would you mind if i ask you if its possible to switch flavours right after one spin? Thank you very much!
You can't switch flavors for each cone on a commercial size machine such as this.
Hi! I recently purchases a Gold Medal because my volume of orders was too much for my Vivo. I'm finding that the vibrant flavors I tasted on my Vivo are not coming through on the Gold Medal. I even tried tripling my flavors. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi! It sounds like the heat is too high on your Gold Medal. The higher the heat, the more color/flavor you will lose in the finished product. Thanks!
Can you still successfully spin cotton candy on cones without the dome?
Definitely, just a lot more mess
Yes, I never used a dome. Made tens of thousands of dollars with cotton candy in my lifetime. (That’s if you prepackage it indoors) if it’s public or outdoors then you probably want a dome.
Where do you buy the head replacement?
I recommend contacting Gold Medal directly
I had such a hard time with my machine last weekend the cotton candy was so heavy and sticky and I couldn't get it to stick to the cones I've never had this problem before I was in Huntington Beach it wasn't hot but it was alot of moisture in the air any tips that can help me out for next time I a a gold medal breeze machine
It's absolutely the humidity. You may need to do prepackaged during high humidity months. Spinning cones in Hawaii at markets was never an option. We could still spin, but we had to spin directly into containers.
Do you have to turn it off to add more sugar when you run out?
Technically no. I do for every spin, but a lot of people pour sugar in while it is still running. The abrasion from the sugar will wear down the wires in the head a lot faster if you add sugar while it is still on. Hope that helps!
The wires are insulated and with a whirlwind there really is no need to turn the machine off especially when demand is high. It's time consuming as well. Have run machines continuously for several hours without stopping with no adverse effects. Gold medal machines.
Where is the best place to Purchase one of these? I have the smaller one that we are getting into bigger production and would love to have the bigger one
Webrestaurant store or another restaurant supply store usually has Whirlwinds. Otherwise, you can contact Gold Medal directly as well. Thanks!
What size is your bowl? I measured my whirlwind x-15r and it is about 25.5” across-I am trying to find a bubble/Dime for it and can’t find one. Any suggestions?
I would reach out to Gold Medal or a local gold medal distributor in your area, they should be able to sell you the correct diameter double bubble for your machine.
What power/plug is needed for this machine?
Depends on the model of Whirlwind, our machine takes a regular 15A, 120V plug
What machine would you recommend as a next step down from this one?
The breeze gold medal machine would be a very good option.
@@davidc1957 Funny you mentioned that because, that's the one I'm getting.
We've had ours for about 10 years now and love it. We've had very few problems with it.
@@davidc1957 That's great to hear. I think these are the best in the biz Right? I don't have time to play with any toys
@@broccolihart1 Absolutely. I don't think you'll find any better!
Hola necesito una maquina cotton cady machine tornado .
How do you change the flavors?
With a large machine like the Whirlwind you can only change the flavors after each spin. Each spin makes about 20 cotton candy cones, so you can change the flavor about every 20 cones. Hope that makes sense.
Hello i from malaysia..right now im selling cotton candy packaging..but im use mid-range machine..so i cannot supply to retail shop. Most of my order from shop and its high demand. I cannot supply fast with large amount. Where can i get this commercial machine.
www.katom.com/ otherwise I would call Gold Medal and ask for the contact information for a distributor in your country.
Did you get any information about distributor for my country? I have check the link you give and its only ship to US and canada
What is the gauge in the middle for?
It measures the voltage which in turn helps you know your heat range. Thanks!
hi
I was wondering your thoughts on the paragon machines.
I haven't used one, but I have heard good reviews on them. Thanks!
Gold medal machines are the standard. I have some that are 30+ years old..silver front whirlwinds.
How does one email you'll
info@spunparadise.com
Quiero el tornado
we have a local large event every year and there is always 2 or 3 vendors that make cotton candy. but they charge an outrageous price for a small amount. I went this past weekend and was so angry at the cost they was charging. so I ordered one of these and I will be going to the festival and undercut there prices next year...more than 100,000 ppl show up for the event. what they charge 6 dollars for. I will be charging 3 and they won't be able to compete with my 5 dollar cone. I just hate greed
I'll give you $2
@@Supreme91007 i would sell it for $2
@@Yelnats101 😄😋😋
That’s just a different form of greed. 😂
Hello there, sorry to bother, but what machine can I use that is high grade, needed for a big festival but that will allow me to change flavors
We are not aware of one that is high volume but can change out flavors. Thanks.
You can change flavors without stopping. Keep the machine operating and once it needs sugar add your new flavor it will take a couple of minutes for the new flavor to take over from the old.
Using organic sugar is a waste of money. Store bought sugar works fine and a can of flossine add aproximately 1 table spoon of flossine per 10 lbs of sugar .