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A hollow ice maker produces cubes with a hollow centre, which chill a drink quickly and are easy to chew. Ice maker cubes hollow in shape are common in bars and cafes serving high volumes of soft drinks.
Because the centre is hollow there is less water in each cube, and a glass or a takeaway cup fills faster than it does with solid cubes. See cube ice makers for solid cubes and bullet ice makers for a similar shape.
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These are the top FAQs for Hollow Ice Maker
What is hollow ice?
A cube with a void through the centre, formed by the way the machine freezes water on a probe or evaporator. It chills fast and is easy to chew.
Solid cubes melt slower; see cube ice makers.
Does hollow ice melt faster?
Yes, because more surface area is exposed. For drinks served and finished quickly that is fine; for spirits held over ice it is not ideal.
Is hollow ice good for takeaway?
It fills a cup quickly and chills fast, which suits takeaway soft drinks and iced coffee.
How much output do I need?
Size to the busiest hour and match storage to the peak rather than the daily figure.
Does it dispense?
Reasonably well, though nugget and bullet formats flow best through a dispenser.
What maintenance does it need?
The same as any ice machine: sanitising on schedule, filters changed and the condenser kept clean.
