The Relationship between the Quality of Ice and the Quality of Water

The quality of ice is directly related to the quality of water. In order to ensure the quality of ice, we need to design ice makers or select suitable ice makers based on the water quality. Additionally, it is necessary to clean the water circulation system and freezing components in a timely manner.

The influence of water quality on ice

During the ice making process, minerals will deposit at the bottom of the water tank, causing the ice making water to become turbid and decreasing the quality of ice. Therefore, timely and sufficient drainage is essential.

Three commonly used drainage methods

1. Full drainage method:After each ice making cycle (after defrosting), drain all the remaining water.
2. Dilution method:The water supply volume is much larger than the amount of remaining water after ice making, which dilutes the remaining water.
3. Bottom drainage method:After each ice making cycle, drain all the remaining water.

It should be noted that regardless of the method used, it will increase the water consumption of the ice maker and raise the water temperature in the ice making tank, thereby increasing the ice making load and energy consumption of the ice maker.

Solution to water quality issues

During the ice making process, mineral ions will deposit on the surface of the ice making plate, water level switch, and water pump, affecting the normal operation of the ice maker. In addition, chloride ions in the water can corrode metal surfaces. To avoid these problems, we set up a water softener and filter in the ice maker, and use stainless steel or new cool tree materials as the materials for the water system as much as possible.

The development of new ice makers

In recent years, energy-saving and low-noise ice makers have emerged. These new ice makers use new refrigerants that do not damage the ozone layer, and can produce ice in different shapes, becoming a symbol of the ice maker industry.