Fire Magic Automatic Outdoor Ice Maker: fresh ice from a water line all day
The Fire Magic Automatic Outdoor Ice Maker is an outdoor ice maker that builds into an outdoor kitchen island and makes ice all day from a water line. Built in means it slides into a cutout under the counter and its front sits flush with the island face. Outdoor rated means it is tested and listed to run outside in the heat and the cold of a patio, which a garage fridge is not. It can go indoors too. The door and the cabinet are 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. It needs an opening 35 inches high, 15.25 inches wide, and 25.5 inches deep. Its legs adjust to meet the counter. It is for a bar that goes through a bag of ice an hour.
It makes about 63 pounds of clear, bell shaped cubes a day and keeps up to 27 pounds in the bin. It makes more as the bin empties, so it is ready again by the next round. The door can be hung to open from the left or the right, and its handle doubles as a towel bar, with a towel in the box. It needs a water line and a floor drain within five feet, so plan the plumbing before the island is built. Plan for an outlet in the island on its own circuit. Need a fridge beside it? See the Fire Magic Outdoor Rated Refrigerator. The Fire Magic Automatic Outdoor Ice Maker ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
How much ice does the outdoor ice maker produce?
The description states 63 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period, with a storage bin that holds up to 27 pounds of clear, bell-shaped cubes. It uses constant flow technology to make ice on demand as the bin empties, and it is UL listed for outdoor use while also suitable indoors.
Does it need a drain?
Yes. The description says proper operation requires a floor drain within 5 feet of the unit, and the Fire Magic spec guide notes drain clearances must be provided for the ice maker. Plan the water supply and drain before setting it into the island.
What size opening does it need?
The unit measures 15 1/4 inches wide, 25 1/2 inches deep and 35 inches high, and the adjustable leveling legs let the height run from 34 to 35 inches to match the counter. The Fire Magic spec guide lists a cutout of 15 1/4 inches wide, 34 inches high and 25 1/4 inches deep.
What power does it use?
The Specifications tab lists 120 volts, 9 amps, 60 Hz with a maximum draw of 500 watts. Give it a dedicated GFCI outlet inside the island. The unit weighs 110 pounds net, 140 pounds crated. Compare other outdoor refrigeration here.
Can the door swing the other way?
Yes. The description says the door is reversible, and its horizontal handle doubles as a towel bar, with a towel included. The door and cabinet are 304 stainless steel to match the rest of a Fire Magic island.