Polar G-Series Countertop Ice Machine 20kg Daily Output

The Polar G-Series is a self-contained countertop ice machine that produces gourmet bullet-shaped ice at a rate of up to 20kg per day. It connects directly to a mains water supply and fills automatically, making it a practical choice for operations that need a consistent ice supply without manually topping up a portable machine. The 4kg storage bin keeps a working reserve of ice readily accessible between production cycles.

In service environments, this machine is best suited to low-to-moderate demand — a café, small bar, sandwich counter, or hospitality suite where ice is needed regularly but not in large quantities continuously. At 20kg daily output, it is not designed for a high-volume cocktail bar turning over ice at pace during a busy Friday night service. For that kind of environment, a machine with significantly greater output would be more appropriate. Where demand is more measured, however, the G-Series operates reliably and quietly on a countertop without requiring significant infrastructure.

The practical benefits for day-to-day operation include:

• Mains-fed auto-fill removes the need for manual water topping — one less task during service
• Compact countertop footprint allows positioning at the point of use, whether behind a bar or on a prep counter
• Solid front door helps protect stored ice from contamination and reduces temperature loss
• Bullet ice form suits both cold drinks service and food display applications
• R600a refrigerant supports efficient operation at low running costs

Installation is straightforward provided the location has access to a mains cold water feed and a suitable gravity drain. This is an important consideration: the unit drains by gravity, so the drain standpipe must be at a lower level than the machine's drain outlet. If that is not possible in your intended location, a separate drain pump will be required — this is not supplied with the machine. In hard or medium water areas, fitting an inline water filter is strongly advisable; limescale accumulation is one of the most common causes of premature wear in ice machines, and a filter will protect the machine and maintain ice quality over time. The stainless steel exterior is straightforward to keep clean and holds up well in a commercial environment.

This machine is well suited to cafés, small hotels, office catering, light bar use, and similar settings where a reliable, space-efficient source of ice is needed without the complexity or cost of a larger freestanding unit. Operations with heavier demand, or those running ice for multiple service points simultaneously, would likely benefit from a higher-capacity model.

If you are unsure whether the output or storage capacity will match your service requirements, our team is happy to talk through your setup before you place an order.