Making Ice - Page 3

stevensc · 14-09-2009, 19:27

The local Target store is advertizing Emerson tabletop ice makers for $99.00
They work very well, but are larger than I had imagined.
Steve

Alton · 14-09-2009, 21:10

A bottle of LIquid Nitrogen. Just a thought.

Dreaming Yachtsman · 14-09-2009, 21:38

If electrical power is no object, buy a cheap counter top ice maker (We have a Magic Chef). They make their first batch in only a few minutes and produce several pounds of ice in a couple of hours.

If power IS a big consideration, you would probably be better off with several refreezable medical packs, rotating them through the freezer.

amytom · 16-09-2009, 09:40

I have the Magic Chef version as well. I've found it hard to keep clean, mold finds it's way in very quickly. What's the trick to keeping it clean?

Irwin325 · 16-09-2009, 10:07

Mold grows on ice machines like in a petri dish in a laboratory. Its a cool, damp, dark space. I've had luck with regular cleaning with a bleach solution on land bsed units. The idea is after a few thorough cleanings you can get all the mold spores out and then you will not have much growth for a while until some more outside contamination occurs. There are dedicated ice machine sanitizer solutions but why spend money on it when you have bleach on hand.

Talbot · 16-09-2009, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by amytom

I have the Magic Chef version as well. I've found it hard to keep clean, mold finds it's way in very quickly. What's the trick to keeping it clean?

Small steam cleaner will kill the spores much more effectively even than bleach, withou the smell and other problems that bleach bring

(I hate the smell of bleach)

amytom · 16-09-2009, 10:59

Thanks I'll try the steam cleaner first then bleach if needed.

Talbot · 16-09-2009, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by amytom

Thanks I'll try the steam cleaner first then bleach if needed.

I used something similar to:

AllBrands.com - McCulloch MC1226A Hand Held Steamer Cleaner, 900W, 8 Minute Steam Up, PLUS bottle of CleanFast 32 Ounce CleanFast Contractor Grade Degreaser

If you have one, they are also fantastic for defrosting the fridge, and cleaning the barbeque.

gettinthere · 16-09-2009, 19:36

If you use an ice machine for a half hour to make a small amount each day and move that ice to the refer; will the mold still be a problem?

14-09-2009, 21:10	#32
Alton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city beach, fl, usa Boat: San Juan 21, Simplicity Posts: 30 Images: 1	A bottle of LIquid Nitrogen. Just a thought. __________________ Believe in and act on your dreams.

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Dreaming Yachtsman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cruising the Caribbean. Boat: Fountaine-Pajot, Belize 43, "Yachtsman's Dream" Posts: 133 Images: 1	If electrical power is no object, buy a cheap counter top ice maker (We have a Magic Chef). They make their first batch in only a few minutes and produce several pounds of ice in a couple of hours. If power IS a big consideration, you would probably be better off with several refreezable medical packs, rotating them through the freezer. __________________ John C. Bickford S/V Yachtsman's Dream

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14-09-2009, 19:27	#31
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 423	The local Target store is advertizing Emerson tabletop ice makers for $99.00 They work very well, but are larger than I had imagined. Steve

16-09-2009, 09:40	#34
amytom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Merritt Island FL Boat: PDQ 32 DogHouse Posts: 239	I have the Magic Chef version as well. I've found it hard to keep clean, mold finds it's way in very quickly. What's the trick to keeping it clean?

16-09-2009, 10:07	#35
Irwin325 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 47	Mold grows on ice machines like in a petri dish in a laboratory. Its a cool, damp, dark space. I've had luck with regular cleaning with a bleach solution on land bsed units. The idea is after a few thorough cleanings you can get all the mold spores out and then you will not have much growth for a while until some more outside contamination occurs. There are dedicated ice machine sanitizer solutions but why spend money on it when you have bleach on hand.

16-09-2009, 10:59	#37
amytom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Merritt Island FL Boat: PDQ 32 DogHouse Posts: 239	Thanks I'll try the steam cleaner first then bleach if needed.

16-09-2009, 19:36	#39
gettinthere Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 271	If you use an ice machine for a half hour to make a small amount each day and move that ice to the refer; will the mold still be a problem?