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A 20kg ice machine makes about 20kg of ice a day, which covers a busy cafe or a small bar through a normal service: iced coffees, soft drinks, spirits and mixers.

A 20kg ice making machine is usually self-contained and fits under a bench. A 20 kg ice machine is the practical minimum once iced drinks are a real part of the menu. See under bench ice makers.

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These are the top FAQs for 20kg Ice Maker

Is 20kg a day enough for a bar?

For a small bar serving spirits and mixers, usually. Cocktails, jugs and iced coffee push consumption up quickly, and a busy summer night can clear a 20kg bin.

Compare with 35kg and 50kg machines.

What size bin comes with it?

Storage is usually smaller than daily output, because the machine refills through the day. The bin figure is what decides whether you run out at peak.

See commercial ice storage bins.

Is the rated output what I will actually get?

Not always. Output figures are measured at a set room and water temperature, and production drops as the kitchen gets hotter. In a small venue that margin matters, because there is no second machine to fall back on.

Check the rating conditions on the product page and allow headroom for summer.

What plumbing does an ice machine need?

A water supply, a drain and a filter. Water quality affects both ice clarity and machine life, and most manufacturers require filtration to keep the warranty valid.

Filters and fittings are in commercial ice machine accessories.

Air cooled or water cooled?

Air cooled machines are simpler and cheaper to run but put heat into the room. Water cooled units suit hot rooms but use water and need a drain.

Check the product page for which a model uses.

How often does it need cleaning?

Follow the manufacturer's schedule. Ice machines need regular sanitising, and scale builds up faster in hard water areas.