Title: Ice Maker
Post by: jpchenet on February 28, 2006, 01:52:08 am
Has anyone taken one of the domestic style ice makers to Le Mans, and if so, how did it cope in last years heat?
I'm talking about one of these http://www.awtshop.com/product.asp?code=3619
I'm talking about one of these http://www.awtshop.com/product.asp?code=3619
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Canada Phil on February 28, 2006, 07:16:16 am
Hi JP,
As we know they often over state the ability of these sorts of machines I would guess at more like 10 kg of ice per 24 hours or slightly less than 1lb per hour 179/(5x24)= 1.58 per pound of ice on MB where ICE is a rare as rocking horse sh*t :o So at 2 Euro per Kilo we could have you in the poor house by the end of the week ;D
Canada Phil
As we know they often over state the ability of these sorts of machines I would guess at more like 10 kg of ice per 24 hours or slightly less than 1lb per hour 179/(5x24)= 1.58 per pound of ice on MB where ICE is a rare as rocking horse sh*t :o So at 2 Euro per Kilo we could have you in the poor house by the end of the week ;D
Canada Phil
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: jpchenet on February 28, 2006, 09:56:13 am
Ah, but I picked one up for £76 Phil. :D Tested it at the weekend and it does churn out the stated 15 kilos per 24 hours (although you need to empty the made ice and top up the water as necessary or it automatically stops producing when full of ice or runs out of water. Our freezer is full to the brim ready for a bar I'm running in a couple of weeks time. That was the main purpose of getting it anyway, so the cost factor for Le Mans isn't an issue, it's more about functionality. That said, Carrefour were charging about €3 for a 1kg bag last year so in comparison to that it's still a good deal. (7 days at 15kg at €3 = €315 = £225
My concern was whether it would actually function in the heat (assuming we have another scorcher)
My concern was whether it would actually function in the heat (assuming we have another scorcher)
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 28, 2006, 10:41:16 am
Mark, as with all fridges, keep it in the shade and try to get a continuous airflow past it.
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Snoring Rhino on February 28, 2006, 03:34:54 pm
Phil borrowed one of these last year and it worked fine even in the heat of Sunday, just had to keep it topped up with water.
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: jpchenet on February 28, 2006, 05:36:34 pm
Mark, as with all fridges, keep it in the shade and try to get a continuous airflow past it.
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
Ahem! ::)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6037940475&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: jpchenet on February 28, 2006, 05:37:28 pm
Phil borrowed one of these last year and it worked fine even in the heat of Sunday, just had to keep it topped up with water.
Great news! Thanks Ian! Plenty of ice for the Gin and Tonics then!
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 28, 2006, 05:41:48 pm
Mark, as with all fridges, keep it in the shade and try to get a continuous airflow past it.
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
Ahem! ::)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6037940475&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
£20 :o You old tinker you ;D
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Lorry on February 28, 2006, 05:57:24 pm
Plenty of ice for the Gin and Tonics then!
I never saw you as a G&T man, or an electrical appliance freak. If it snows we know who to blame.
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Snoring Rhino on February 28, 2006, 11:33:36 pm
Tally ho old chap - looks like you got a good deal too, normally around £100.
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Lorry on March 01, 2006, 04:12:48 pm
If it snows we know who to blame.
Looking out of the window, I see the next ice age has started already AND ITS ALL YOUR FAULTTitle: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: jpchenet on March 01, 2006, 04:49:39 pm
If it snows we know who to blame.
Looking out of the window, I see the next ice age has started already AND ITS ALL YOUR FAULTBlue skies here in Hampshire!! :)
Maybe the ice machine keeps the snow at bay?? ;)
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: knetter on March 01, 2006, 05:11:37 pm
Mark, as with all fridges, keep it in the shade and try to get a continuous airflow past it.
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
It'll have to work harder in a higher ambient temperature. You'll be looking at AC next ;D
Ahem! ::)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6037940475&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
Is that to cool down your tent?? Better bring a bigger genny then ;D
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: LangTall on March 03, 2006, 12:00:46 am
Even bigger?? :o Don't bring them to any ideas knetter!
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: Robbo SPS on March 08, 2006, 10:04:02 pm
MArk - as Ian says, it was excellent as long as your sister turns it off to do her hair !!
By the way your shirts are at Pete's in the forest !!
By the way your shirts are at Pete's in the forest !!
Title: Re: Ice Maker
Post by: jpchenet on March 09, 2006, 08:30:29 am
MArk - as Ian says, it was excellent as long as your sister turns it off to do her hair !!
By the way your shirts are at Pete's in the forest !!
By the way your shirts are at Pete's in the forest !!
Thanks Phil, sorry couldn't make it down to see you!
