Slush Puppie/Margarita Machine - Need some Help

Mike....I do not have either of these machines, but I was looking into them over the past several months. I also do not know all the features of these machines. What I've gathered through my research is the top one cools the flavored mixture you put in over the course of an hour or two turning the mixture into a saturated, slush flavored drink. It is a real slush drink machine. The bottom one is more of an ice shaver machine. Like the ones that make snow cones. It produces coarse flakes or shards of ice and the added mixture is not saturated a well into the ice as it is poured over the top. You know the drill.....alot of the flavor seeps to the bottom of the cup as it doesn't mix well with frozen ice.

Then don't ask if you already know the answer to your own question(s). I know better.....

You seem to want to argue as far as I've seen in your posts. I already said I did not know the features of those two machines. But, I do know that there are machines that look like the second one that shaves ice and you use squirt bottles to add flavoring. I know what a regular ice shaving machine that makes snow cones looks like too. So, don't try and make it sound like I don't know what I'm talking about. I know that some of the machines that look like the one you have posted SHAVE ICE! I'm not going to argue about a stupid machine. Last post and remind me next time to forget about it........

Ive used both types - The second one makes a base slush, just like the first - The lower machine came out later, and basically offered more flavor choices. The flavors squirts dont include any sugar, just concentrated flavor and color.

Actually, I meant I have used them in stores All I have now is a smoothie machine and ice shaver. I am tempted to get one, but probably need to seek help for my concessions addiction first

Cant help you on the margerita, but I am a fan of pina colada flavor for shushees, sno cones, etc! I pressed my old Breakmate back into service, and other than the constant refilling of the syrup containers, the machine is even better than I remembered. I would still like to find a new or practically new one though, and use my current machine for backup/parts. I would recommend sodaclub.com btw for specialty flavors - they are highly concentrated, and two 16 oz bottles can be reconstituted into a gallon of syrup for the breakmate.

I don't have anything constructive to say to this thread, other than to be invited for margarita's when they are flowing from one of the machines :-)

The second machine is a FUB "frozen un carbonated beverage" machine. It does not shave ice. I know because I am a service tech for The Icee Co. Frozen is all we do. We own Slush Puppie. Ice shavers do not look anything like this machine. Why would I know. I fix them. Either machine would be fine, The first one is what is used in Dairy Queen in the mister misty type drinks. Its more of a commercial type machine. The lower one is more for point of sale stuff. looks nicer. They work the same, the 2 barrels give you more options as far as flavors go. they are not built as well If you lose a motor in the 2 barrel machine expect to pay upwards of $300 for one. The gears are made of plastic. I swear they are designed to fail. I have had all different types of equipment in my house. I have an Icee/slurpie machine right now and its the best for easy to use. Either of these will have to be cleaned 2-3 times a week if left running. The first machine would be a bit easier to clean because they are usually stainless steel. The plastic beaters and barrels of the second machine need cleaned and the seals lubed regularly to keep from leaking. Good luck

The first machine should freeze faster depending on what model it is and the condition of the refridgeration system. The 2nd machine will not do anything fast. There is no insulation around the barrels and they absorb heat pretty fast. The second machine will take about 1.5 hours to cool to slush. the first should be faster, but not as fast as the soft serve machine, but it really depends on the model.