Blue Ice ST12X3 Triple Bowl Slush Machine
Product Description
The Blue Ice ST12X3 is a three-bowl countertop slush machine designed for commercial venues that need to offer more than one frozen drink flavour at the same time. Each bowl...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 36
- External depth (mm)
- 468
- External height (mm)
- 897
- External width (mm)
- 598
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ST12x3-SpecProduct Description
The Blue Ice ST12X3 is a three-bowl countertop slush machine designed for commercial venues that need to offer more than one frozen drink flavour at the same time. Each bowl operates independently with its own refrigeration cycle, meaning different products — fruit slush, iced coffee, frozen lemonade and similar — can run simultaneously without any risk of cross-contamination or flavour mixing between them.
In a busy service environment, that independence matters. During peak periods, all three products remain available and at consistent texture throughout the trading session, rather than operators having to cycle through flavours or run customers short on one product while another catches up. This makes the machine particularly well suited to high-footfall sites where frozen drinks are a high-margin impulse purchase — cinemas, leisure centres, roadside stops, quick-service restaurants and similar venues where throughput directly affects revenue.
From a practical operational standpoint, the key advantages are:
- Three independent bowls allow simultaneous service of different flavours or products
- Consistent product texture maintained throughout a full trading session
- Self-contained refrigeration — no external water chiller or plumbing required
- Countertop format allows flexible positioning without fixed installation
- Straightforward daily cleaning and flavour changeover between sessions
Installation is straightforward relative to plumbed beverage equipment. The unit requires a suitable mains electrical supply and a counter with adequate depth and load-bearing capacity. Allow sufficient clearance around the unit for ventilation — the refrigeration system generates heat during operation and restricted airflow will affect performance. The ST12X3 is not suitable for outdoor use or unventilated spaces.
This machine is well suited to established venues with meaningful daily footfall that want to run a multi-flavour slush offering without operating separate single-bowl units. For lower-volume sites or those trialling a slush offering for the first time, a single or twin-bowl option may be more appropriate. For venues running very long trading hours or unusually high volumes, it is worth discussing duty cycle and expected product yield before committing to this model or a heavier-duty alternative.
If you'd like to talk through whether this machine fits your service setup and counter space, we're happy to help you work it out before you order.
Key Features
- Three independently refrigerated bowls for simultaneous multi-flavour service
- Self-contained refrigeration system requiring no external water chiller
- Countertop format suitable for flexible counter positioning
- Independent bowl operation prevents cross-contamination between products
- Designed for consistent product texture across full trading sessions
Operational Benefits
- Serve three flavours at once without waiting for product cycling
- Reduces counter complexity by replacing multiple single-bowl units
- Maintains consistent slush texture throughout busy peak service periods
- No plumbing requirement simplifies installation and repositioning
- Supports high-margin impulse drink sales at high-footfall venues
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 36
- External depth (mm)
- 468
- External height (mm)
- 897
- External width (mm)
- 598
- Fill capacity
- 36
- Number of tanks
- 3
- Power rating (kw)
- 1
- Power type
- 13 Amp
- Refrigerant
- R404a
- Weight (kg)
- 75
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ST12x3-SpecFrequently Asked Questions
- The ST12X3 is best matched to venues with meaningful daily footfall where a slush offering sees regular, sustained demand throughout the day. For a small café or a site that would use just one flavour occasionally, a single or twin-bowl unit is likely a more proportionate choice. If you're uncertain about your expected volumes, it's worth a conversation before committing.
- No plumbing is required — the unit is self-contained and does not need an external water chiller or drain connection. It does require a suitable mains electrical supply and a counter with sufficient depth and load-bearing capacity. You should also ensure there is adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation, as restricted airflow will affect the refrigeration system's performance.
- Each bowl operates independently, so you can clean and changeover one bowl without affecting the others — useful if you're rotating seasonal flavours or running a different product on one bowl mid-week. Daily cleaning follows a straightforward process of draining, rinsing and refilling, though it's worth building this into your opening or closing routine to keep the machine in good condition.