Granular ice flaker „Brema Ice“ GB 902 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“ GB 902 HC — granular ice flaker for undercounter installation

The „Brema Ice“ GB 902 HC is a self-contained granular ice flaker with a built-in storage bin, made to fit under a counter. At 21 °C air and 15 °C water temperature it makes 113 kg of ice flakes a day and keeps up to 20 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 medical and spa facilities, industry and fish markets as the sectors this model is intended for, and says ice flakes are also suited to food display and presentation — fish and seafood on a counter, for example. 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 125 kg;
• under standard conditions (air 21 °C, water 15 °C) — 113 kg;
• in a hot room (air 32 °C, water 21 °C) — 93 kg.

The bin holds up to 20 kg of ice flakes.

Ice flakes (granular ice)

GB-series machines make ice flakes — small granules of ice — rather than cubes. Brema states that the ice is 80–82 % dry; by comparison, the TB-series ice pebbles are 91 % dry.

According to Brema, ice flakes cool quickly and effectively and are easy to store, handle and portion by weight or volume. Brema recommends them for food display and presentation and for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical and sports sectors.

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

• GB 902 HC — 113 kg of ice flakes a day and 20 kg of storage under the counter; 800–840 mm high on its feet.
• For more storage — the GB 903 HC: the same width, depth and output, 110 mm taller, with a 30 kg bin.
• When 67 kg a day is enough — the GB 601 HC (450 × 620 × 680 mm, on 5 mm feet).

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: 500 × 660 × 690 mm (W × D × H, excluding the adjustable 110–150 mm feet; 800–840 mm high on the feet); packed — 550 × 720 × 880 mm, 67 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 — 11 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 7 l/kg when water-cooled, seven times as much; at 113 kg a day that is about 113 l and 791 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 flaker, 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 →