You're not. I used to work at a company that had one of these machines and I got addicted. When I left, went through withdrawal. That was almost ten years ago, and it's still only a rare few places that have this kind of ice, and nobody even sells it. I'm surprised that places that already sell ice haven't figured out this is a thing.
Is it sad to say that when I worked at the hospital I used to keep a bucket with me to take this type of ice home on almost every shift.😔😂This right here is a game changer.
I work for the hospital, but now I am back office. I loved eating the hospital ice. I was recently sent home in January to work and now I can’t bring it home anymore. I had a cooler that you carry to bring ice home.
Omg! Great video! I’m an avid ice eater so I literally typed in “ Best Ice Maker Ice Eaters” LoL and your video popped up. Definitely going to purchase!
the ice is easy to crush because its just barely frozen. the fact that putting it in the freezer make it harder to crush is the proof that a colder temperature solidifies the ice more. they make small nugget instead of big cubes since its easier to control the temperature of the smaller one. they also keep them in a un-refrigerated bin so the nugget are always at barely frozen temperature.
Does the machine keep the ice frozen, or do you have to transfer it to a freezer? Many ice machines don't keep the ice cold, so it melts pretty quickly; but then the water is recycled and made into fresh ice. Btw, the "magic technology" of pellet ice is that it is made of ice flakes compressed into the pellet shape, rather than a hard, solid piece like most ice
The machine doesn't keep the ice frozen. It melts in the bin and recycles the water. I must say though that it doesn't melt too fast. We did notice that putting the ice in the freeze causes it to change texture.
It's holding up great. We've now had the opal for a couple years and we use it daily. It's always plugged in and has never failed us once. I do wish the bin was a little bit bigger as we (family of 5) tend to go through 2 pounds pretty quick but to refill the water is easy and it makes ice relatively fast. I did notice that if you try to freeze the nugget ice (so you can have lots on hand) the texture changes and the nugget ice is no longer the same. It's not a performance issue but more of a personal quirk… So overall we love it!! It fits really nice on our counter and it's super handy having nugget ice all the time. Especially if you are trying to lose weight (Like I seem to always be doing). I go for a cup and eat some ice to curb my hunger... Works like a champ!
Does it constantly make ice as the ice melts? Just trying to figure out...do you leave it plugged in all the time and it just cycles or......what? As it is right now, we go to the gas station every night and get 4 cups of nugget ice and we put it in styrofoam cups in the fridge. Keeps well enough until we use it. Thinking about getting one of these machines to save me a trip every night.
You are right. As long as there is water in the basin the machine will produce ice. So as the ice melts it cycles more ice. We leave ours constantly plugged in and just fill the basin with more water as necessary. It's great!!
Thanks I will purchase one. I'm a ice eater. I have a few videos on my channel and a blendjet 2 Giveaway if you are interested. Go to the giveaway video.
@@wannabenatural2012 We generally keep the ice in the machine. If we want lots of it we empty the bin and store it in the freezer. BUT.. Freezing nugget ice changes the texture and makes it more like regular ice..
I'm not sure. I've thought about that. They recommend only water but I bet you could use other liquids. Yo might have to clean it out real good after your finished though..
On a scale between a sno-cone and a typical piece of ice that you would make in an ice tray, I would say it's half way between those 2. Perfectly chewable without hurting your teeth😁😁
I already checked Amazon. They want $2/3,000.00! That's ludicris, who eats at Sonic can afford something like that just to make ice!? It would have to do more than just make ice for that kind of money.
That's too bad. We've had our 4.5 years continuous running 24/7 and as of today 5/19/20 we've never experienced an issue. Reliable is precisely the word I would use to describe this machine but with that being said it is a machine and machines do break on occasion.
As a former anemic and ice lover I approve this message
I would LOVE to have this for my house!! As an ice lover, I love it!!!
EVERYONE around me thinks I'm crazy for raving about Sonic's ice ... I'm not crazy!!!
You're not. I used to work at a company that had one of these machines and I got addicted. When I left, went through withdrawal. That was almost ten years ago, and it's still only a rare few places that have this kind of ice, and nobody even sells it. I'm surprised that places that already sell ice haven't figured out this is a thing.
I agree you are NOT..
Is it sad to say that when I worked at the hospital I used to keep a bucket with me to take this type of ice home on almost every shift.😔😂This right here is a game changer.
I work for the hospital, but now I am back office. I loved eating the hospital ice. I was recently sent home in January to work and now I can’t bring it home anymore. I had a cooler that you carry to bring ice home.
If you’ve ever used ice give this vid a thumbs up lol I love it
I used it once. I had a warm drink and I put ice in it and it cooled it right down.
Omg! Great video! I’m an avid ice eater so I literally typed in “ Best Ice Maker Ice Eaters” LoL and your video popped up. Definitely going to purchase!
You are going to love it. Its my favorite kitchen machine 😁
I am an avid Ice eater,🤤 I NEED this,😬
the ice is easy to crush because its just barely frozen. the fact that putting it in the freezer make it harder to crush is the proof that a colder temperature solidifies the ice more.
they make small nugget instead of big cubes since its easier to control the temperature of the smaller one. they also keep them in a un-refrigerated bin so the nugget are always at barely frozen temperature.
That is correct. If you freeze a batch to make more the frozen nugget ice isn't the same.
I now know what i want to ask my husband for Christmas. 😄🤣
Love this!!!
It's my craving
Does the machine keep the ice frozen, or do you have to transfer it to a freezer? Many ice machines don't keep the ice cold, so it melts pretty quickly; but then the water is recycled and made into fresh ice.
Btw, the "magic technology" of pellet ice is that it is made of ice flakes compressed into the pellet shape, rather than a hard, solid piece like most ice
The machine doesn't keep the ice frozen. It melts in the bin and recycles the water. I must say though that it doesn't melt too fast. We did notice that putting the ice in the freeze causes it to change texture.
How is y'alls machine holding up? Thinking about investing in one!!!
It's holding up great. We've now had the opal for a couple years and we use it daily. It's always plugged in and has never failed us once. I do wish the bin was a little bit bigger as we (family of 5) tend to go through 2 pounds pretty quick but to refill the water is easy and it makes ice relatively fast. I did notice that if you try to freeze the nugget ice (so you can have lots on hand) the texture changes and the nugget ice is no longer the same. It's not a performance issue but more of a personal quirk… So overall we love it!! It fits really nice on our counter and it's super handy having nugget ice all the time. Especially if you are trying to lose weight (Like I seem to always be doing). I go for a cup and eat some ice to curb my hunger... Works like a champ!
@@2guysandacooler thanks so much for the reply!!! I'm excited now!!!
Great machine but too expensive 😭
@@MamaBearOf_ check your local home depot for clearance. just picked one up at 150$
@@MamaBearOf_ i know right. :/
I wanna eat it lol
I CANNOT get drunk drinking rum and coke without gud ice!
Does it constantly make ice as the ice melts? Just trying to figure out...do you leave it plugged in all the time and it just cycles or......what? As it is right now, we go to the gas station every night and get 4 cups of nugget ice and we put it in styrofoam cups in the fridge. Keeps well enough until we use it. Thinking about getting one of these machines to save me a trip every night.
You are right. As long as there is water in the basin the machine will produce ice. So as the ice melts it cycles more ice. We leave ours constantly plugged in and just fill the basin with more water as necessary. It's great!!
What are the dimensions on this... my kitchen counters have limited space.. but i think I NEED THIS!
Hi Erin. Here are the dimensions: 15.5 x 10.5 x 17.2 inches. It's an amazing ice maker!!
How closely does this compare to the texture and quality of Sonic's nugget ice???? on a scale of 1 to 10.. 10 being Exact match????
Great question. It's a 10
@@2guysandacooler a helluva rating.... I'm getting it...
@@quincesuave8062 You're going to love it. Especially if you love sonic ice.
@@2guysandacooler Purchased today.. will be delivered tomorrow... will update soon!
I got it and I love it!
Do you still use this brand ice machine?
Yes. Still works like a champ. Just like the day I got it. We run it 24/7 365. It never stops :)
Thanks I will purchase one. I'm a ice eater. I have a few videos on my channel and a blendjet 2 Giveaway if you are interested. Go to the giveaway video.
@@2guysandacooler do you keep the ice in the machine or in the freezer? Thanks for answering.
@@wannabenatural2012 We generally keep the ice in the machine. If we want lots of it we empty the bin and store it in the freezer. BUT.. Freezing nugget ice changes the texture and makes it more like regular ice..
Thanks I would love this machine. Just can't afford it right now.
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All y'all some Ice Junkies!!! 👀👀👀Can I get some please?
Can you make juice nugget ice or coconut water ice?
I'm not sure. I've thought about that. They recommend only water but I bet you could use other liquids. Yo might have to clean it out real good after your finished though..
I need 1
1 girl 1 guy and a cooler
She was making a cameo😁😁
2 Guys & A Cooler XD
Nugget ice melts MUCH faster. Waters-down drinks.
Looks a lot like wawa ice
I live ice
I want that machine plzzzzz
How soft is the ice?
On a scale between a sno-cone and a typical piece of ice that you would make in an ice tray, I would say it's half way between those 2. Perfectly chewable without hurting your teeth😁😁
I already checked Amazon. They want $2/3,000.00! That's ludicris, who eats at Sonic can afford something like that just to make ice!? It would have to do more than just make ice for that kind of money.
LOL. You are so right. 2,000 for an ice machine is completely crazy. even if it's nugget ice lol. Here is what ours actually cost..... amzn.to/2VT6Udg
Sensodyne twice a day, wow, he’ll need some viagra to counteract the side effects of the potassium nitrate. Hahaha.
Mine broke its not reliable
That's too bad. We've had our 4.5 years continuous running 24/7 and as of today 5/19/20 we've never experienced an issue. Reliable is precisely the word I would use to describe this machine but with that being said it is a machine and machines do break on occasion.
at $500 everyone can afford it lol
Turn down the creepy cult energy. It's just ice
You've obviously never had any....