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Popcorn Machine Buying Guide

We offer and broad product line of popcorn machines, ranging in size from 4 ounce machines to large 20 ounce machines.  The popcorn machine heats the kernel making it explode, or “pop.” Each kernel consists of water and starch that is concealed inside of the hull so that when the kernel heats up, the water expands and pressure builds up within the hull. The pressure creates a “pop” as the hull gives way to inflated starch that turns the kernel inside out.   Popcorn poppers provide for the escape of steam during the popping cycle. This prevents the popcorn from becoming soggy. 

These are commercial machines made from the highest quality materials with a local American work force providing you performance, reliability and quality.  Paragon has been making popcorn machines for several decades and each product has the latest innovations and are fully-featured.   We take the guess work out of buying a popcorn popper - the only things to decide upon are size, color, style and electrical source.

​Popcorn machines are categorized by the amount of popcorn they pop during one cycle. Each cycle lasts roughly 3 minutes. For instance, as shown in the table to the right, Paragon's 4 ounce popper makes 92 (one ounce) servings per hour.  Most concessionaires will measure their popcorn in one ounce servings, which is the recommended size for one person.
Kettle Size
Watts
Plug
Servings/Hour
4 oz.
1200
15 Amp NEMA 5-15p
92 Ounces
6 oz.
1200
15 Amp NEMA 5-15p
113 Ounces
8 oz.
1420
15 Amp NEMA 5-15p
147 Ounces
12 oz.
1790
15 Amp NEMA 5-15p
221 Ounces
14 oz.
1790
15 Amp NEMA 5-15p
240 Ounces
16 oz.
2790
30 Amp NEMA 5-30p
295 Ounces
20 oz.
2790
30 Amp NEMA 5-30p
400 Ounces

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  • Home
    • Holiday Shopping
  • Popcorn
    • 1911 Originals Equipment >
      • 1911 Popcorn Machine
    • ModPop
    • Cineplex Equipment
    • Classic Pop Equipment
    • Contempo Pop Equipment
    • Decades Pop Equipment
    • Kettle Korn Equipment
    • Pro Series Equipment
    • Rent-A-Pop Equipment
    • Theater Pop Equipment
    • Thrifty Pop Machines
    • Popcorn Supplies & Accessories
  • Snow Cone
    • Simply-A-Blast
    • Arctic Blast
    • Port-A-Blast
    • The Cooler
    • Polar Point
    • 1911 Original
    • Snow Cone Supplies & Accessories
  • Cotton Candy
    • Spin Magic 5 Equipment
    • Classic Floss Equipment
    • Sugarcane Hurricane Equipment
    • Cotton Candy Supplies & Accessories
  • Hot Dog
    • Pro Series Steamer & Condiment Products
    • Hot Dog Hut Steamer & Condiment Products
    • Classic Dog Steamer & Condiment Products
    • Hot Dog Condiment Servers & Dispensers
    • Hot Dog Supplies & Accessories
  • Warmers & Pumps
    • Pro-Deluxe Warmers and Pump Equipment
    • Pro-Style Butter Warmer & Pump
    • Hot Food Humidified Display Cabinet
    • Warmer & Pump Supplies & Accessories
    • Ay Caramba Nacho Cheese Warming Dispenser
  • Fry
    • Funnel Cake Fryers
    • Corn Dog Fryers
    • Snack Fryers
    • Fryer Supplies & Accessories
  • Misc
    • Lemonade
    • Portable Sinks
    • Planters
  • About
  • Support
    • Supplies Depot
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    • Review for Charity
    • Catalog 2019
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    • FAQ
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    • Videos and How to Guides
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    • Owner's Manuals - Popcorn Equipment
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    • Owner's Manual - Sno-Cone Equipment
    • Owner's Manual - Fryers
    • Owner's Manual - Cotton Candy Equipment
    • Owner's Manual - Warmers & Pumps
    • Owner's Manual - Cabinet Warmers
  • IAAPA 2021