Important Informations for your Block Shavers

Tip #1
Recommended Block Size: 6" x 6" x 6" (cube)
It is true that bigger ice blocks can make more shave ice. It is also true that large ice blocks can damage your shavers due it the heavy force and pressure that your shavers have to produce. A large ice block puts a great deal of strain onto your shaver causing it to wear and tear much faster and sooner. It is strongly recommended to not use large ice blocks for block shavers!

Tip #2
Block ice has to be cut evenly before being set onto the ice shaving plate. Uneven ice can become dangerous for operators because it is harder to lock it in place with the spikes. Ice block will swirl out of place when it is not lock down properly.

Tip #3
Make sure both sides of the block are flat and the ice is tempered for roughly 5 minutes. An un-tempered ice block will get stuck onto the shaving plate making it impossible for the block to spin. Drier ice produces powdery and sticky ice, which can results in unmanageable molding of a shave ice. If any vibration occurs, stop the machine, remove the ice block and let it thaw for few more minutes.

I certainly do appreciate these tips! I learned alot of this the hard way last year.... being new and open only 8 weeks. I am thrilled to see the REASONS behind some of the things I experienced such as uneven blocks, big blocks, etc.

Thanks for the pointer!