XSafe welcomes ice to our new Covid safe world

What is XSafe?

XSafe is the catchy name for a new sanitising procedure for ice. It has been integrated into the Scotsman range of ice makers as standard in most models. The system kills 99% of known viruses and bacteria and includes coronaviruses.

It will also substantially reduce the formation of mould, of mildew, yeast and that horrible slime inside the machine.

It sounds complex and expensive?

It's not, the process replicates the sanitising effect of natural UV light. A very powerful light system produces ultraviolet light like the sun which causes air to create a highly reactive enriched oxygen mixture. The mixture has high oxidation properties which can destroy mould, bacteria and viruses.

Because the light is produced by LED (light emitting diodes) no heat is created, just light so that this process can operate 24 hours without any effects on your ice.

XSafe shines UV light in the ice bin, big deal you might think, what about the ice the light can't get to? Logic would say it's ineffectual, except it's not the light that is doing the sanitising, it is the highly oxygenated air produced that is sanitising everything. This gas permeates all through the ice and the bin continually. The UV light reacts with air to make it ozone rich which then kills germs.

This is not like a system that adds ozone to the water. It does rely on introduced ozone to do the work but as it is only produced in the bin it will not be exposed to corrode the machine workings. Also, water with added ozone can produce ice without that ozone smell which XSafe avoids.

Does XSafe Ozone method put a taint in the ice?

No, as the ozone is only in the air mix there are no flavours or smells in the ice itself.

Is XSafe something else to go wrong and put my machine out of action?

It's the opposite, with a cleaner environment can reduce the need for service, cleaning and maintenance costs by up to 50%. It will prolong the life of your machine, there are no moving parts with the XSafe system and as frequently asked on www.eattucker.com and no noise.

What is XSafe limitations for my ice machine?

It can't filter your water, the incoming water should always be filtered to be drinkable. It won't reduce the need for descaling as this is caused by chemicals in your water, not by organic microorganisms. You will still have to periodically do a full clean of the bin

What is the life of the XSafe?

Scotsman and Eattucker.com recommend the LED bulb is replaced every 12 months and by a qualified technician. If the bulb is replaced every year the XSafe system carries the same warranty as the machine.