Pebble ice maker „Brema Ice“ TB 1405 HC

Integrated Drain Pump

Brema Drain Pump is Brema's DP solution for ice makers that cannot be conveniently connected to a floor drain below the machine. The integrated pump moves drain water to a more practical discharge point and gives more freedom when planning a bar, kitchen or buffet area.

Brema presents it as its proprietary DP System technology and design: the pump is installed inside the machine, the standard water and drain connection points remain unchanged, and the ice maker's footprint does not increase.

Main advantages

What makes Brema DP System different?

In its official description, Brema presents the DP System as a reliable pressurized drainage solution for ice makers. Water level is controlled without a float switch, and the sensor is not directly exposed to mineral buildup in the drain water. This matters in professional kitchens and bars where equipment runs every day and unplanned downtime disrupts work.

When should you choose the DP version?

The DP version is worth choosing when the ice maker must stand under a counter, on an island, against a wall or in another position where traditional gravity drainage restricts installation. Brema also notes that such a machine is easier to reposition within the same bar or kitchen even after commissioning if the workflow layout changes.

Drain Pump brochure Download PDF → Official Brema leaflet about the integrated drain pump solution.

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„Brema Ice“ TB 1405 HC — freestanding pebble ice maker

The „Brema Ice“ TB 1405 HC is a freestanding self-contained pebble ice maker („Ice Pebbles“) with a built-in storage bin. At 21 °C air and 15 °C water temperature it makes 146 kg of ice pebbles a day and keeps up to 50 kg in the bin. When the bin is full, production stops; when you take ice out, it restarts automatically.

The machine is available air- or water-cooled; the air-cooled version can also be ordered with a built-in drain pump (DP version). It uses the natural refrigerant R290 and has electromechanical controls. Choose the cooling and, if needed, the drain pump in the ‘Version’ field.

Who it is for

Brema lists bars, nightclubs, fast-food restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, medical and spa facilities, and industry as the sectors this model is intended for. How much ice it makes in 24 hours depends on the room and mains water temperature (manufacturer’s figures):

• in a cool room (air 10 °C, water 7 °C) — up to 158 kg;
• under standard conditions (air 21 °C, water 15 °C) — 146 kg;
• in a hot room (air 32 °C, water 21 °C) — 130 kg.

The bin holds up to 50 kg of ice pebbles.

Ice pebbles („Ice Pebbles“)

TB-series machines make ice pebbles of about 8 × 16 × 7 mm rather than cubes. This is compressed ice with a low water content: Brema states 91 % dryness (GB-series ice flakes are 80–82 %).

According to Brema, this ice cools quickly and effectively, keeps cooling for longer and is easy to store, handle and portion. It is particularly suited to muddled cocktails.

Build and controls

The cabinet is made of AISI 304 stainless steel with a „Scotch-Brite“ finish, and the evaporator is AISI 304 stainless steel too. The bin is insulated with HCFC-free material and the internal surfaces are rounded, so they are easy to clean. The water basin is dust-proof, and the condenser air filter can be removed and cleaned.

The controls are electromechanical: the machine is switched on with an ON / OFF rocker switch, water is topped up automatically, and a thermostat stops production when the ice in the bin reaches its probe and restarts it when ice is taken out.

Which model to choose

• TB 1405 HC — our largest pebble ice maker: 146 kg a day, a 50 kg bin, also available with a drain pump.
• For undercounter installation — the TB 1404 HC (on request): 142 kg a day, 40 kg bin, 961.5–1 001.5 mm high on its feet; the lower TB 852 HC and TB 853 HC make 90 kg a day each (800–840 and 910–950 mm on their feet).
• When 57 kg a day is enough — the TB 551 HC (450 × 620 × 680 mm).

Installation and connections

• Power: 220–240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A fuse. Connect the machine to an earthed supply through an all-pole circuit breaker with fuses and a residual current device (RCD); the supply must be able to handle the maximum power shown on the rating plate.
• Water: connects to the cold drinking-water mains (not reverse-osmosis or deionised water), 1–6 bar pressure, 3/4″ connection. A shut-off tap is needed. If the water contains sand or other solid particles, Brema advises fitting a mechanical filter.
• Drain: gravity drain into an outlet below the machine — a hose with a 22 mm internal diameter along its whole length and a fall of at least 15 %, ideally into an open trap. If the drain is higher than the machine, choose the drain pump version.
• Location: a clean room at 10–43 °C (the machine performs best with air at 10–35 °C and water at 3–25 °C), away from heat sources and direct sunlight, with at least 5 cm of clearance all round.
• Dimensions: 738 × 690 × 1 020 mm (W × D × H, excluding the adjustable 110–150 mm feet; 1 130–1 170 mm high on the feet); packed — 780 × 735 × 1 185 mm, 105 kg.

The machine must be connected to the water and electricity supply by a qualified technician — this is a manufacturer requirement.

Running costs and maintenance

Consumption. Electricity — 13 kWh per 100 kg of ice (measured at 32 °C ambient). Water — 1 l/kg of ice when air-cooled (all the water is turned into ice) and 9 l/kg when water-cooled, nine times as much; at 146 kg a day that is about 146 l and 1 314 l. Daily figures are our calculation from Brema’s data.

• Maintenance schedule: cleaning (with a 25 % white vinegar solution) and sanitising — monthly; water inlet filter — every two months; on air-cooled versions, the condenser air filter — monthly, and the condenser — every two months (by an authorised service centre). The full procedure is in the user manual.
• Where the water is particularly hard, Brema recommends a multi-purpose cartridge filter. For such water our shop offers the „Everpure“ 4FC-S cartridge with a QL3 head.

What’s in the box

Ice maker, feet, water supply hose with seals, user manual and cleaning and sanitising manual.

Technical specifications

Integrated Drain Pump

Brema Drain Pump is Brema's DP solution for ice makers that cannot be conveniently connected to a floor drain below the machine. The integrated pump moves drain water to a more practical discharge point and gives more freedom when planning a bar, kitchen or buffet area.

Brema presents it as its proprietary DP System technology and design: the pump is installed inside the machine, the standard water and drain connection points remain unchanged, and the ice maker's footprint does not increase.

Main advantages

What makes Brema DP System different?

In its official description, Brema presents the DP System as a reliable pressurized drainage solution for ice makers. Water level is controlled without a float switch, and the sensor is not directly exposed to mineral buildup in the drain water. This matters in professional kitchens and bars where equipment runs every day and unplanned downtime disrupts work.

When should you choose the DP version?

The DP version is worth choosing when the ice maker must stand under a counter, on an island, against a wall or in another position where traditional gravity drainage restricts installation. Brema also notes that such a machine is easier to reposition within the same bar or kitchen even after commissioning if the workflow layout changes.

Drain Pump brochure Download PDF → Official Brema leaflet about the integrated drain pump solution.

Brema Drain Pump pageOpen manufacturer information →