Follett Champion 15 Ice and Water Dispenser

The Follett Champion 15 is a compact countertop ice and water dispenser designed for continuous, reliable service in commercial environments. It produces and dispenses chilled water alongside nugget-style ice through a single unit, making it a practical choice for staff refreshment points, patient-facing areas in healthcare settings, and hospitality operations where self-service access to ice and water is needed throughout the day.

In day-to-day operation, the unit produces up to 45.4kg of ice per 24 hours, which is a reasonable output for moderate-volume service points — break rooms, beverage stations, or smaller dining areas. The storage hopper is sized to buffer demand during busier periods, so short peaks in usage are handled without the unit struggling to keep pace. It uses R290 refrigerant, which carries a very low global warming potential and aligns with current F-gas direction of travel.

Several practical features make this unit straightforward to manage in a working environment:

• Drainless design removes the need for a drainage connection, simplifying placement
• Integrated UV light and Agion antimicrobial protection help maintain ice hygiene between cleaning cycles
• Clean-Light technology provides a visible prompt when sanitation attention is required
• Intuitive front touchscreen with self-help menu reduces reliance on engineer callouts for minor issues
• Compact footprint suits countertop positioning without significant worktop sacrifice

Because the unit is drainless, installation is considerably more straightforward than traditional ice machines — a mains water connection is required, but there is no drainage run needed. At 43kg, it is manageable to position on a sturdy countertop or dedicated stand, though the surface must be rated for the load. It is worth noting that this model does not include an internal water filter; depending on local water hardness, an external filtration solution may be advisable to protect the ice-making mechanism and maintain flavour quality over time.

The Champion 15 is well suited to medium-footfall self-service points: staff canteens, hotel back-of-house areas, healthcare wards, or smaller hospitality venues. It is not intended as a high-volume production unit — sites with sustained heavy demand across multiple service points would likely benefit from a higher-capacity machine. Equally, for very low-usage environments, a smaller unit may represent a more appropriate investment.

If you are unsure whether this unit matches your site's throughput requirements or need guidance on water supply and positioning, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.