Icy
Name 2 types of equipment that fall under the "cold beverage" category.
Primary: refrigerated beverage dispensers, frozen beverage dispensers, bag-in-box systems/soda fountains
Will also accept: blenders, juicers, milkshake machines, iced tea brewers
Which of our private label brands offers espresso machines?
Estella
Gauge refers to the thickness of a sheet of metal. Which is thicker -- 16 gauge stainless steel or 18 gauge?
16 gauge
True or False: the hot beverage dispensing equipment on our site is rated for use with dairy-based drinks.
False
Name our private label brands associated with bag in box soda syrups and milkshake machines
Narvon, Avamix
This type of coffee brewing equipment has an average output of 1 cup of coffee per minute.
Coffee Urn
Barkeeper's Friend is a great cleaner for stainless steel. What is it commonly used for?
Rust removal
Slushy machines are also sometimes referred to by this Italian name
Granita machines
True or False: blenders always require liquid to be added to the blender jar
True
This type of coffee holding equipment keeps brewed coffee fresh for 1-2 hours. Glass versions are prone to thermal shock.
Airpots
Name one area where galvanized steel can commonly be found on equipment
Bottom panels, legs and supports, undershelves
This type of coffee equipment relies on multiple hoppers to serve customers and is noted for its labor saving benefits.
Cappuccino/Instant Coffee Machine
Valve caps and fat impellers are accessories that allow customers to dispense beverages that contain:
Fruit pulp or lots of fat (e.g. dairy)
Automatic Coffee Brewer
Would 300 series or 400 series stainless steel be more prone to corrosion like rusting and pitting?
400 series is more prone to corrosion since it contains only a very small amount of nickel.
This type of milkshake machine is designed to incorporate pretzels, cookies, candy, and chocolate pieces
Mix-in machines
A refractometer is a tool used to measure brix level. Why would an operator want to measure this?
Brix is the measure of the level of sugar in a beverage. Frozen beverage dispensers require a minimum brix level to create their signature slushy consistency. Too much sugar will also impede the formation of ice crystals. Most manuals will list the necessary brix level for operation.
This form of maintenance should be performed every 4-6 months on any coffee brewing equipment that utilizes hard water and involves the either lemon juice or vinegar.
Deliming
What does the grade of stainless steel refer to such as 18/8, 18/10, or 18/0 in flatware?
The grade tells you what percentages of chromium and nickel can be found in that stainless steel alloy.
True or false: Frozen beverage dispensers can also dispense refrigerated (non-frozen) drinks.
True