efficiency question
Piscator:
I've got a Scotsman ice maker and it produces ice. I'm just wonder how efficient it is. It takes half the day to fill the bin. I've owned it for at least 15 years and have never done anything with the refrigeration portion. I'm guessing it could do a lot better.
thanks
Jeff
johnieG:
One day to make 1/2 a bin? That’s way off! The size of the bin is maybe 20 lbs capacity, it should be able to fil it in a couple hours worst case Id think.
Piscator:
20 pound bin. That puts things into perspective. The manual I've got says it will produce 225 pounds in 24 hours. The next question I have is: What's the next step? I'm fairly handy and mechanical but have no tools or knowledge on refrigeration systems. Nor do I want to dive into it. But I haven't found anybody who wants to look at or work on it....
johnieG:
Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! :biggrin:
as I recall, these are flake ice makers, similar to what's used in hospitals today, they can produce a lot of ice but also require a bit of mechanical knowledge, you may find someone to work on it in your area ( you haven't mentioned a general location) I'm guesstimating the bins capacity BTW, just looking at it seems it should hold at least a few big bags of cube Ice.
anyway check round under ice machine repair on line or ye old yellow pages ( also online nowadays) Scotsman is still in business, so look "authorized" service centers or dealers (sales) although you'd probably have to drag the machine to them.
Piscator:
I did get in touch with a refrigeration guy in my area (Seattle/Tacoma Washington). He stated that if it's making ice it is working properly and to leave it alone. His logic is that if there was a leak it would be empty and not making any ice. I guess that makes sense.... But I'm still not convinced that it isn't working to it's potential.
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