What Is a Water Probe on an Ice Machine?
A specific type of water level measuring sensor is called a water probe. It is used to gauge the height or level of water in your ice machine. A water probe spare part is one of the essential parts of the ice machine. A water probe is a pressure transmitter that may be lowered into a body of water or other liquid media using a cable. Its unique mechanism makes level measuring extremely accurate, steady, and reliable.
The probe sensors help to work by sensing the water in the trough and then signaling the control board. When the water level in the ice maker reaches the probe level, the signal immediately closes the water inflow valve. If the water level is low, there may be a possibility that the probe needs to be replaced. It is important to keep probes tidy.
They should be cleaned at regular intervals of time. They can be removed and cleaned and installed again. But by performing this action, the metal wires, terminals, and plastic encasing the metal probe will be damaged. Are you wanting to replace your water probe? PartsFe is the correct choice to buy high-quality water probe for your ice machine equipment.
What is the function of the ice thickness probe in an ice maker?
The control board will receive input signals from the ice thickness probe's operation. In most cases, it emits two signals. Water will continue to freeze as it comes into touch with the ice probe. The freezing cycle will stop the pass of water when water has been in contact with the probe for about 7 seconds. Following that, the harvest cycle on the control board will begin.
A malfunctioning ice probe thickness will prevent an ice maker from carrying all of its functions. Therefore, the probe should be well maintained. It will not be a problem if the ice machine is under warranty. The warranty may provide coverage for it.
If you want to check the ice thickness probe, then follow the below steps:
- Disconnect the ice machine's power cord to ensure no electricity is passing through.
- The probe wire should now be connected to the control board's first terminal, 1C.
- Set the units on the Ohmmeter to OHM and then take a reading. The steel tee and the wire connector should both be connected to the ohmmeter.
- If you obtain a reading between 0 to 150, it means you have an excellent probe.
- If the meter displays a continuous reading, then it means the probe is clean and in good working order.
- If there is no continuous reading, it should be replaced.
How do you clean a water probe for the Manitowoc ice machine?
- To clean the water probe, there is a Manitowoc ice machine cleaning liquid.
- We need to mix the solution with water in a container.
- Do not mix more Manitowoc liquid.
- Mix it as how much is required.
- Now remove the screws from the water level probe using a screwdriver.
- The excess water level probe is placed in the control box.
- Eventually, soak the water level probe in the mixture that you have prepared at the start.
- Leave it for a minimum of 10 minutes or even longer. But the minimum time is 10mins.
- Clean all the surface parts of the water level probe, including the plastic parts as well.
- Rinse it with water deeply so that there is no liquid left in it.
- Rinse it three times for better safety.
- Leave it aside and let it dry completely.
- Now you can re-install the water level probe and also sanitize the ice machine if you wish, as it is always good to perform such actions.
- It is the same method for cleaning the ice machine probe or the Manitowoc ice machine probe.
Here are some reference products from our website which will be helpful for you.
1) WATER PROBE for Groen - Part# GR141424:
Manufacturer Name: Groen Parts
Product Number: GR141424
OEM Part Number: GR141424
Product Description: Water Level Probe, 4-1/2" Long Probe, 3/8" Mpt , ;Special Push-On Connector On End;Groen Steamer Hy3e
Similar Models:141424 - Groen
Dimensions:
Length:1in/2.54cm
Width:1in/2.54cm
Height:7in/17.78cm
Weight:0.2lbs/90.72g
2) LOW WATER PROBE for Hatco - Part# 2.40.001.00:
Manufacturer Name: Hatco Parts
Product Number: 2.40.001.00
OEM Part Number: 2.40.001.00
Product Description: Low Water Probe
Similar Models:02.40.001 - Hatco, 02.40.001.00 - Hatco, 02-40-001 - Hatco, 02-40-001-00 - Hatco, 2.40.001 - Hatco, 2-40-001 - Hatco, 2-40-001-00 - Hatco, HT02.40.001 - Hatco, HT02.40.001.00 - Hatco, HT02-40-001 - Hatco
Dimensions:
Length:4.25in/10.8cm
Width:0.75in/1.9cm
Height:4.25in/10.8cm
Weight:0.2lbs/90.72g
3) Probe, Water Level, W/ Harness For Manitowoc
Manufacturer Name: Manitowoc
Product Number: 160053
OEM Part Number: 160053
Product Description: Probe, Water Level, W/ Harness
Similar Models:000016053 - Manitowoc, 16053 - Manitowoc
Dimensions:
Length:1in/2.54cm
Width:1in/2.54cm
Height:1in/2.54cm
Weight:0lbs/0g
4) Probe, Water For Delfield
Manufacturer Name: Delfield
Product Number: 2193995
OEM Part Number: 2193995
Product Description: S/S Electrode Probe (Auto Fill); Delfield Steam Cabinet Sl (Spini Line)
Similar Models: NONE
Dimensions:
Length:0.2in/0.51cm
Width:0.2in/0.51cm
Height:4.5in/11.43cm
Weight:0.06lbs/27.22g
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