Is it possible to put carbonated water in the machine to get crunchier ice?
87724
This machine makes semi-soft crunchy ice with normal tap water. This was the main reason I choose it.
87725
That's a fascinating question! I've never done it, but knowing the machine technically as I do - YES, you could put carbonated water in it. However, due to the way the machine works, the carbonation would escape too quickly to be useful. The holding tank has a large open surface. The pump process for filling the ice tray circulates water through the system multiple times for each tray of ice. That would un-fizz the water very rapidly. I would be very surprised if many bubbles would ever get into the ice.
87726
I would think carbonated water would increase the problems that already exist with this machine. It makes ice....slowly...but water continues to drip everywhere all over the ice after it's made.
87727
It is not recommended to use carbonated water on the Sunpentown portable ice maker.
2244421
I have found that this machine chips ice just great and we use it for a lot of different kinds of drinks. We have also used it to make snow cones and other types of ice related things because I am a diabetic and can not use the store bought items as they have a lot of sugar which I am not allowed to have.
448829
I can tell you that it can. In my case the ice maker overfills the ice maker and the ice sometimes comes out with 3 or 4 pieces stuck together and if you put them in the chute stuck together they have a chance of getting stuck. After the first time of having to poke inside and break them apart I can fill the chute up but never with pieces of ice stuck together. After buying the less expensive hand crank ice crusher and fighting the suction cup on the bottom and the grease that starts oozing out of the side of the crank side of the unit, this machine is a dream machine. No more thumb blisters.
809340
Yes...there is a reservoir that the melted ice runs into.....the machine works great....
1962481
Don't see why not. One adds whatever they want to the mixing jar and the machine shaves ice into it and then mixes the concoction throughout the process. Would imagine that you could add a slushy mix before the ice or simply drizzle it on the ice after shaving as it is a reel fine shaved ice that would be perfect for icee's etc.
759497
Absolutely you can. And like Calvin said, the less ice cream you make the faster it freezes. I have had mine for over a year now and it continues to work flawlessly. Excellent product.
1223921
Yes I use mine to crush ice. sometimes you have to shack it because ice gets wet and sticks but it also does that in a blender
1806926
The problem with trying to carbonate anything other than water is that the surface tension of the juice ( or whatever ) will cause a LARGE amount of bubbles to build up as you release the excess pressure during carbonation. This can very easily cause the liquid to overflow up into the device, not only messing up the valve system, but also leaking out of the device and onto the counter-top. It can be done, but I strongly recommend against it.
1038398
I've carbonated all kinds of stuff with mine, no problem. Liquids with sugars tend to get really bubbly rather than fizzy, like when you open a Guiness beer. I've read that the sugars act as condensation points for the CO2, allowing it to come out of solution into large bubbles. You will get better results fizzing water and adding it to your drink. My favorite drink is 20% wine and 80% fizzy water.
1777285
You can but its not neccesary. This coozie will keep a drink cold for a long time.
1496063
Perhaps with a blender. But for all general purposes, a spoon and a cold glass of milk will get you nowhere. What i would suggest is making a syrup out of it, add what sugar you want (if any) and go from there. A bit more involved, not sure if you want to take it that far, but worth it.
112421
No, you have 2 plastic containers to freeze water in. These are used to make the shaved ice. After you use them you fill them back up with water and refeeze to use again.
233158
Yes. It doesn't taste like fresh ice that way but, it can be done. I usually buy cheap food grade plastic bags at the grocery store and store the ice in the freezer. The plastic bags I buy are for homemade bread.
2244420
No, It cannot and does not produce ice chips. This machine is designed for and has 2 settings. Snow cone and Slushie consistencies. There's no setting for producing ice chips. You will have to find some other kind of machine to do that, because this one isn't that. Having just received an email to answer your question I fired the machine up, haven't used it in awhile, wanted to make sure and yes, just does slushies and snow cone drink consistency. Good Luck in your search.
1410136
Yes, you just have to remove a piece in the back for it to fit, as it is a lot longer. The only issue that I had with it is that the carbonation seem to run out or stop working even though the machine shows that it has a lot left.
2218380
Yes you can, but I would add some ice cubs to it if the item is room temperature or water if the items are chilled. You get a quicker result if you quarter a big fruit or vegetable.
1391485
yes it can. I do it all the time. This way your drink does not get diluted when the ice melts.