Gravity Drain For Ice Maker

This ice maker includes a stainless steel ice scoop drain line and water line.

Gravity drain for ice maker.

15 inch built in freestanding outdoor ice maker with gravity drain stainless steel 1 999 99 only 2 left in stock order soon. Models uc 15i and uc 15io are gravity drain models which require a drain hose pitched down from the outlet at the back of the unit to the sanitary sewer connection. In addition you will need to make sure that the drain is no further than 12 inches away from the machine. Yes all ice machines need to drain melted ice.

If you wish to use a gravity drain make sure that the drain is lower than the drain outlet of the ice maker thus the water will flow downhill using gravity. The bottom of the ice maker is equipped with four leveling legs for a perfect fit. If it goes by gravity then you must have a p trap which can be difficult if the drain outlet on your machine is only 6 inches from the floor. Mgoyne the pump on my unit is external to the ice maker.

If the drain is pretty close to the machine and located on a decline then a gravity drain may be a sufficient solution for you. Ships from and sold by best of backyard. Gravity drain models are supplied with a drain hose for gravity draining. Pump drains are not necessary for most built in ice makers but they are preferred for many models.

The gravity drain and pump uc 15i ice makers models are identical other than the following noted differences.