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Hoshizaki IM-50BAA-LM Specialty Large Square Cube Ice Maker - 50 lb/Day with 22 lb Bin, Air-Cooled
Hoshizaki IM-50BAA-Q Specialty Sphere Ice Maker - 50 lb/Day with 36 lb Bin, Air-Cooled
Hoshizaki IM-200BAK 39-1/2-Inch Undercounter Square Cube Ice Maker - 186 lb/Day with 75 lb Bin, Air-Cooled
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Why bars pay for large ice
A large cube has less surface area per ounce than small ice, so it melts more slowly. That keeps a whiskey or an Old Fashioned cold without watering it down. The cubes are also clear and solid, which looks premium in a rocks glass and lets a bar charge for it. Hand-cutting the same ice from blocks takes staff time every shift. A machine does it automatically.
Compare large cube and sphere ice makers
| Model | Ice shape and size | Rated output (70/50) | Built-in bin | Width | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshizaki IM-50BAA-LM | Large square, about 1.9 x 1.9 x 2.3 in. | 50 lb/day | 22 lb | 19.75 in. | 115V, NEMA 5-15 plug |
| Hoshizaki IM-50BAA-Q | Sphere, about 1.8 in. (about 500 spheres/day) | 50 lb/day | 36 lb | 24.75 in. | 115V |
| Hoshizaki IM-200BAK | Square, about 1 x 1.25 x 1 in. | 186 lb/day | 75 lb | 39.5 in. | 115V |
Which one fits your bar?
- Spirit-forward cocktail bar: the IM-50BAA-LM's 2-inch-class cubes are the standard for an Old Fashioned or a Negroni on the rocks.
- Whiskey bar or steakhouse: the IM-50BAA-Q's spheres make a strong visual statement for neat-pour upgrades.
- High-volume bar that wants clear ice in every drink: the IM-200BAK makes smaller square cubes at almost four times the output. It suits shaken drinks, highballs and soft drinks.
How much large-cube ice do you need?
A specialty machine is usually a second ice source, not the main one. Count the drinks you serve on a large cube or sphere on your busiest night. Plan one cube or sphere per drink. At about 500 spheres a day, the IM-50BAA-Q covers most single-bar programs. Keep a standard cube machine for the well, shakers and soft drinks. See cocktail and bar ice machines and gourmet ice makers.
Installation notes
Specialty ice machines form each piece individually and use more water per 100 lb than standard cubers. Plan for:
- A potable water supply with a water filter; filtered water gives clearer ice.
- A gravity drain. The IM-50BAA-Q uses a 3/4 in. drain.
- Front-in, back-out airflow (both 50 lb models), so the front grille must stay clear.
Related ice machines
- Crystal clear ice makers for clear standard-size cubes
- Crescent cube ice machines for the bar well and soft drinks
- Hotel ice machines for lounges and banquet bars
- Small commercial ice machines for a compact second ice station
Read best ice machines for bars and cocktails for more help choosing.
