{"product_id":"scotsman-hid525a-1-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID525A-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID525A-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotsman Meridian HID525AX-1: Touchfree nugget ice \u0026amp; water dispenser, 500 lb\/day, 25 lb bin, stainless steel, SmoothStream, NSF certified, low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wr2k96\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eReliable commercial ice \u0026amp; water dispensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eScotsman Meridian HID525A‑1\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"176\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003econsistent chilled water and premium ice on 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internal components and robust housing\u003c\/strong\u003e to withstand continuous use in high‑traffic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ngjds\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eEfficient performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eefficient ice and water production\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping manage utility costs while delivering dependable output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5h4nd\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eFlexible installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003ecountertop or built‑in applications\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering versatility to fit a range of service layouts and spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eQ1: What is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eScotsman HID525A‑1\u003c\/strong\u003e Meridian dispenser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eA: It’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"190\"\u003ecommercial ice and water dispenser\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eH₂ nugget ice\u003c\/strong\u003e and chilled water with \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"280\"\u003etouch‑free infrared dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e — great for restaurants, healthcare facilities, cafeterias, offices, and high‑traffic beverage stations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eQ4: What storage and dispensing features does it include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eA: The unit has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e25 lb internal storage bin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eSmoothStream™ water dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce splashing, and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eenlarged 11″ dispensing area\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick service. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eQ5: How easy is it to clean and maintain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eA: \u003cstrong 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