Why is the gravity flow ice machine higher than the one with a drain pump?
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I am not sure where you are looking because the machine with the drain pump costs more. If you are able to use the machine with the gravity flow, you will love the machine. We had to have the drain pump and it is VERY noisy. We love the ice, but the noise from the pump is driving us crazy.
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R. B., I have no idea why gravity flow drain is higher. We did have problems with the machine not filling all the way with ice. It would stop too soon and only have made a handful of ice. It turned out that the ultra-sonic sensor is the round thing on the top at the center and the model and serial number sticker was placed over a third of it. Peeled that portion off and it works like a charm. We got the one with the drain pump and since I tested it with water, we haven't heard the pump come on since. Our drain goes straight down and doesn't allow drain water to pool or back up.
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The unit needs to be higher than the drain initialy---once it starts draining thru the hose , the unit can then be set on the same level as the drain
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One model is higher easier to get on an off the machine. This is the price difference
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This is not a freezer so the ice continually melts and new ice is formed. The drain pump is getting all the melted ice out of the unit to avoid ice blocks, etc.Tthe ice is always chewable and super fresh, just like with commercial ice makers.
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Different model numbers are for gallons per hour the pump is capable of pumping
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Gravity feed. It has a priming feature, but it still won't pump uphill. FYI: The wheels are junk and the plastic handle does not last. I replaced both the handle and the wheels with quality parts and now it works fine. Except for when the hose kinks. A future replacement.
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The pump has an automatic water level switch, not sure about height of discharge
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It has a water repository at the front/bottom and once you use the already made ice, it brings up more water to create additional water. I love this machine, and my kids love it even more. They find it amusing to watch water go up and become ice. Hope this helps. Steve
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Darian, I do not know for sure if the Electrolux 137108100 & Frigidaire 134740500 drain pumps are the same, but looking at the photos, all the parts are approximately in the same placement. Mine installed very easily.
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You might notice wheels under the unit. This is a mobile air cooler, made for home and not for high velocity industrial use. I find that the best way to use the cooler without getting the air too wet is by putting ice in the top and using the fan option. As the ice melts the cold water will be evaporated.
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Low top. The high top is less comfortable and not needed. Pump works great makes perfect fit.
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I am not using the pump in that type of configuration. Suggest you look at the specs to figure this out.
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As far as I remember it is the flow rate of the fan. The more expensive unit has a higher flow.
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It moves pretty easy when you lower the front handle which raises the wheels. I put anti freeze in water so I have no need to drain the water. No bottom drain plugs that I noticed, however with two adults you could tip the hoop on its side if you needed to drain water.
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E, I am in Massachusetts where freezing is plentiful in the winter. I have float type pumps on our gas furnace and air conditioner. I bought and installed this pump on my portable dehumidifier in the basement, to save me from hauling the water-filled container up stairs and outside every day in our humid summers+. This pump's action is triggered by the float in the reservoir. I ran the (included) tubing up overhead and down to the liquid drain pipe for the washing machine. Been working like a charm, saving my 75 year old legs and back... Go for it. Jim B, Cape Cod
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Can't seem to find any difference between the two. Both come with 2011/136x/115x part. Both look visually the same, both have the same pump. Perhaps just a different naming code from the factory? I would buy the $50 one. I have it, and it runs like a beaut.
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Either decrease the flow/suction on the drain or increase the suction on the G3; or better do a little of both. I have had to fine tune mine so it will flow through drain adequately and still move over it. If you have to choose one over the other, decrease the drain more--to much suction through the G3 will wear out the diaphram prematurely. Hope this helps.