Gamko Maxiglass MG3/500SD 2-Door 500Ltr Bottle Cooler
Product Description
The Gamko Maxiglass MG3/500SD is a 500-litre upright bottle cooler with two sliding glass doors, finished in anthracite on the exterior with a silver interior. It is designed to store...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 500Ltr
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 1825(H) x 900(W) x 575(D)mm
- Door type
- Sliding
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Product Description
The Gamko Maxiglass MG3/500SD is a 500-litre upright bottle cooler with two sliding glass doors, finished in anthracite on the exterior with a silver interior. It is designed to store and display bottled drinks at consistent serving temperatures and is a commonly used unit in bars, hotels, restaurants, and other licensed premises where a large chilled stock is needed within easy reach of service.
Gamko units are well regarded in the trade for holding stable temperatures across a full cabinet load, and the finned evaporator arrangement in this model supports reasonably quick pull-down when stock is replenished mid-service. The electronic thermostat maintains a consistent environment throughout, and the auto-defrost function reduces manual maintenance demands during busy operating periods. At 55dB, it is not a silent unit, so placement in customer-facing areas is worth considering.
From an operational standpoint, the sliding door design is a practical choice where space is tight — doors that swing open can obstruct walkways in compact back-bar layouts, so the sliding configuration is well suited to narrower service areas. Key practical advantages include:
- Sliding doors require minimal clearance, keeping service aisles clear
- Lockable doors add a basic level of stock security overnight
- Adjustable feet allow level installation on uneven floor surfaces
- Auto-defrost reduces daily maintenance requirements
- R600a refrigerant offers a low global warming potential
Installation is relatively straightforward — this is a self-contained refrigeration unit requiring a standard mains electrical connection. It is worth ensuring adequate ventilation around the cabinet, particularly at the rear and top, as restricted airflow will affect performance and may shorten compressor life. At 146kg, it will need two people to position safely, and the floor should be capable of supporting the loaded weight. This unit is not suitable for outdoor installation or unheated environments.
The MG3/500SD is well suited to medium-to-high-volume bars, hotel bars, and event catering setups where a large chilled bottle capacity needs to sit within a compact footprint. For smaller operations with modest stock requirements, a lower-capacity unit may be more appropriate and more economical to run. For sites with very high throughput or a need for multiple dedicated zones, it is worth considering whether a larger or multi-section configuration would serve better.
If you are unsure whether this cabinet suits your layout or service volume, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit to a purchase.
Key Features
- 500-litre capacity holding approximately 490 x 33cl bottles
- Twin sliding glass doors with lockable security for overnight stock
- Finned evaporator design supports faster temperature pull-down
- Electronic thermostat with automatic defrost cycle built in
- Adjustable levelling feet for stable positioning on uneven floors
Operational Benefits
- Maintains consistent serving temperatures throughout a busy service
- Sliding doors keep aisles clear in space-restricted back-bar layouts
- Large stock capacity reduces mid-service replenishment interruptions
- Auto-defrost reduces daily cleaning and maintenance demands on staff
- Lockable doors provide basic overnight security for bottled stock
Specifications
- Capacity
- 500Ltr
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 1825(H) x 900(W) x 575(D)mm
- Door type
- Sliding
- Energy rating
- F
- Feet
- Adjustable Feet
- Finish
- Anthracite
- Fridge capacity
- 500
- Fridge finish
- Black
- Fridge function
- Bar Fridge
- Fuel type
- Bar Fridge
- Insulation
- 30mm
- Material
- Anthracite
- Noise level
- 55
- Power
- 230V, 245W, 13A
- Refrigerant
- R600a / GWP 3
- Temperature range
- 1°C to 18°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years On-Site Parts & Labour
- Weight
- 146kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on your stock rotation and how often you replenish. A 500-litre cabinet holding around 490 standard bottles suits a medium-to-high-volume bar well, provided deliveries are frequent enough to turn stock through efficiently. If your operation runs very high volumes across a long service or has limited delivery access, a larger or additional unit may be worth considering.
- The MG3/500SD is a self-contained refrigeration cabinet requiring a standard UK mains electrical supply. The main practical requirement is adequate ventilation — restricted airflow around the rear and top of the unit will reduce efficiency and put unnecessary strain on the compressor over time. It weighs 146kg empty, so two people should handle positioning, and the floor should be assessed for the additional loaded weight.
- Sliding doors are a practical choice where the cabinet sits in a narrow back-bar run or anywhere a swinging door would obstruct a service walkway. They do not require clearance space in front of the unit to open fully, which makes them a sensible option in tighter layouts. The trade-off is that you can only access one half of the cabinet at a time, which is worth bearing in mind if your operation frequently needs to retrieve bottles from across the full width of the unit simultaneously.