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by Loopdan
Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:00 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Hot water question
Replies: 4
Views: 2802

Re: Hot water question

It looks like you already have a generator, so I'd go electric, rather than propane: https://www.amazon.com/Ariston-GL2-5-El ... B0006GVO12
by Loopdan
Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Do you sanitize your bottles with a bleach solution or something else?
Replies: 4
Views: 2722

Re: Do you sanitize your bottles with a bleach solution or something else?

Bleach solution, rinse, dry. Usually it's just a shake and rinse kinda thing, but a long bottle brush comes in handy for any funky stuff.
by Loopdan
Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Open Daily?
Replies: 2
Views: 2180

Re: Open Daily?

PM sent.
by Loopdan
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:41 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Flower Cups are a hit
Replies: 9
Views: 4941

Re: Flower Cups are a hit

mrjosco wrote:It has been 100 degrees nearly every day here - and we have had some complaints about the ice melting too fast in the flower cups. I don't know how much a styrofoam cup can reduce that though
A lot. Styrofoam is an excellent insulator.
by Loopdan
Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:52 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Ice recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 2286

Re: Ice recommendations

24 hours is not long enough to freeze a block, especially when it's in a freezer that is being opened throughout the day. I would buy another freezer. Eventually you'll want to buy an ice block maker, but that's a large investment ($6,000+).
by Loopdan
Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Shave Ice Machines
Topic: Snowie Block Ice or Southern Snow?
Replies: 8
Views: 5635

Re: Snowie Block Ice or Southern Snow?

How difficult would you say the learning curve is? A couple hours. If you have good quality blocks and brand new blades on the New Orleans style block shaver, a five year old child could turn out product as fine as a Swan can produce. But that's the rub... Ice blocks vary in quality and blades dull...
by Loopdan
Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: Shave Ice Supplies and Accessories
Topic: Glass Pouring Bottle..not a quart?
Replies: 3
Views: 6667

Re: Glass Pouring Bottle..not a quart?

haolegirl wrote:Have you thought about mixing in a larger quantity (like a gallon) and refilling your glass bottles as needed?
This is the answer.
by Loopdan
Tue May 29, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: Shave Ice Machines
Topic: Snowie Block Ice or Southern Snow?
Replies: 8
Views: 5635

Re: Snowie Block Ice or Southern Snow?

The Japanese/Hawaiian style machines are easier to get a good shave with, but if you learn to finesse the New Orleans style machines, you'll get just as good a shave and it'll be much much faster.
by Loopdan
Wed May 23, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Finished Trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 7012

Re: Finished Trailer

You should be good if you keep reapplying the sealer. Otherwise it will gain a unique "patina" over time. ;)
by Loopdan
Tue May 22, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Finished Trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 7012

Re: Finished Trailer

Wow that looks great! Definitely raising the bar.

I hope I'm wrong, but I think that butcher block countertop is going to take a beating.