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Avoid sizing a new ice machine solely on the performance of your present equipment. The age and mechanical condition of your present ice machine may mislead you in determining the production capacity you need. Remember, surrounding air and incoming water temperatures affect the quantity of ice a machine produces. Determine what these temperatures will be during times of peak usage, then verify your selection from the machine's production chart.
The following ice usage guide will help calculate your production requirements based on your peak needs. After calculating how much ice you expect to need, add 20% to accommodate future business growth. Taking the time to correctly size ice making equipment assures ample ice supply during peak need.
| Industry | Ice Use | Approximate Daily Ice Usage |
See Equipment for: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodservice | Restaurant | 1.5 lbs. per person | 175 lbs/day 260 lbs/day |
| Cocktail | 3 lbs. per person/seat | ||
| Water Glass | 4 oz. per 10 oz. glass | ||
| Fast Food | 5 oz. per 7-10 oz. drink 8 oz. per 12-16 oz. drink 12 oz. per 18-24 oz. drink |
330 lbs/day 470 lbs/day |
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| Lodging | Guest Ice | 5 lbs. per room | 250 lbs/day 300 lbs/day |
| Restaurant | 1.5 lbs. per person/seat | 175 lbs/day 260 lbs/day |
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| Cocktail | 3 lbs. per person/seat | ||
| Catering | 1 lb. per person | ||
| Healthcare | Patient Ice | 10 lbs. per patient | 470 lbs/day |
| Cafeteria | 1 lb. per person | 650 lbs/day | |
| Convenience Store | Beverage | 6 oz. per 12 oz. drink 10 oz. per 20 oz. drink 16 oz. per 32 oz. drink |
330 lbs/day 470 lbs/day |
| Cold Plate | 50% more ice per day | ||
| Packaged Ice | Lbs. per bag x bags sold per day | Contact Us | |
| Beverage Service | Drinks | 40% ice per drink x number of drinks served on peak day |
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