The Whynter SNO T-1A Ice Maker is a stand alone ice maker that is compact, luxurious and requires no plumbing. You can get ice cubes in 3 different sizes and it is ideal for the home, the office, or for recreational vehicles and boats. Just a few simple steps and this sleek machine will make 2-pound of fresh ice in around an hour. In less than 12 minutes you can have your first batch of ice. With this highly portable unit, you can quickly have cool, refreshing ice wherever you have a 110v outlet and water to pour into it. The direct connection allows you the convenience of having a continuous supply of ice without having to refill the water drawer. Simply connect the unit to a water main using the food grade drinking water hose that comes with the unit and the unit will draw water for ice making as needed. The unit will be able to sense a full ice tray and stop the water flow while keeping your ice tray full of freshly made ice at all times.