Granular ice flaker „Brema Ice“ GB 1555 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 1555 HC — freestanding granular ice flaker

The „Brema Ice“ GB 1555 HC is a freestanding self-contained granular ice flaker with a built-in storage bin; Brema does not list it for undercounter installation. At 21 °C air and 15 °C water temperature it makes 153 kg of ice flakes a day and keeps up to 55 kg in the bin. When the bin is full, production stops; when you take ice out, it restarts automatically.

The machine is made 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. Price and delivery time are available on request — let us know which version you need: air-cooled, water-cooled or air-cooled with a drain pump.

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 175 kg;
• under standard conditions (air 21 °C, water 15 °C) — 153 kg;
• in a hot room (air 32 °C, water 21 °C) — 133 kg.

The bin holds up to 55 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. This machine has no automatic washing and no Wi-Fi — Brema currently offers the „Brema Connect“ app only for CB-series AWS 2.0 Wi models.

Things to consider

• The bin holds 55 kg, the largest in Brema’s GB series. If you need to make or store even more ice flakes, Brema makes modular G-series flakers that sit on a separate bin (sold separately); we can offer them on request.
• Brema does not list this model for undercounter installation: on its adjustable 110–150 mm feet it is 1 130–1 170 mm high.
• In a hot room (air 32 °C, water 21 °C) the machine makes 133 kg a day. It works at ambient temperatures of 10–43 °C and water temperatures of 3–32 °C.
• Indoor use only — not in damp places or where it may be splashed with water. Never clean it with a water jet.
• Supply drinking water only. Brema does not allow reverse osmosis or deionised water and recommends a filter where the water is particularly hard.
• There is no automatic washing: at least once a month the machine must be cleaned and sanitised with the top and rear panels removed — a job for qualified staff.

Comparison with similar models

The GB 1540 HC has the same width, depth and output, but is 100 mm shorter (1 030–1 070 mm on its feet), has a 40 kg bin and is not made with a drain pump. The GB 903 HC is much smaller (500 × 660 × 800 mm) and listed by Brema for undercounter installation, but it makes only 113 kg a day and has a 30 kg bin.

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: cold drinking water, 1–6 bar pressure, 3/4″ connection. Fit a shut-off tap between the water mains and the machine’s supply hose and never turn it off while the machine is running; connect it only with the new hose supplied. If the water contains sand or other solid particles, Brema advises fitting a mechanical filter.
• Drain: gravity drain — the hose (22 mm internal diameter) must not be throttled anywhere and must slope down by at least 15 %, ideally into an open trap. If there is no drain below 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; Brema advises against cellars and storerooms. Install it where trained staff can keep an eye on it, and leave at least 5 cm of clearance all round.
• Dimensions: 738 × 690 × 1 020 mm (W × D × H, without the adjustable 110–150 mm feet; 1 130–1 170 mm high on the feet); packed — 780 × 735 × 1 185 mm, 105 kg.
• Handling: always keep the machine upright when transporting, storing or moving it. Even to move it slightly, lift it — do not push or pull it.

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 153 kg a day that is about 153 l and 1 071 l. Daily figures are our calculation from Brema’s data.

• Cleaning and sanitising — at least once a month. With the top and rear panels removed, a 25 % white vinegar solution is poured into the water basin and the machine is left running, topped up with solution, until at least 2 litres have been used; then the ice outlet, bin and door are cleaned. Sanitising follows the same steps with a 200 mg/l sodium hypochlorite solution, after which these parts must be rinsed thoroughly with cold water. Discard the ice made in the first 30 minutes after cleaning and any ice already in the bin. The manual reserves this work for skilled, authorised staff, and regular complete sanitising for an authorised service centre.
• Do not use corrosive substances to remove limescale — they can seriously damage the machine and void the warranty.
• The water inlet valve filter must be cleaned at least every two months by qualified staff. On air-cooled machines an authorised service centre should also clean the condenser at least every two months, and the condenser air filter must be cleaned at least once a month: switch the machine off, take the filter out and blow it clean with compressed air.
• 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 →