Auto-Chlor ACvsStero SD3
Side-by-side dishwasher comparison
Auto-Chlor AC
Throughput
30racks/hr
Water Use
1.04gal/rack
Idle Rate (Low Temp)
0kW
Sanitation
Chemical Sanitizing Machine
Stero SD3
Water Use
0.85gal/rack
Idle Rate (Low Temp)
0.26kW
Sanitation
Dual Sanitizing Machine
Machine Type
Stationary Single Tank Door
Key differences
Stero SD3 is 18% more efficient at 0.85 gal/rack versus 1.04 gal/rack for the Auto-Chlor AC. Overall, the Auto-Chlor AC sits higher in the category, ranking above 89% of certified commercial dishwashers.
Throughput
| Spec | Auto-Chlor | Stero |
|---|---|---|
| Racks per Hour(racks/hr) | 30 | — |
Water Use
| Spec | Auto-Chlor | Stero |
|---|---|---|
| Per Rack(gal) | 1.04 | 0.85 |
Energy
| Spec | Auto-Chlor | Stero |
|---|---|---|
| Idle Rate (Low Temp)(kW) | 0 | 0.26 |
| Idle Rate (High Temp)(kW) | — | 0.53 |
| Booster Heater Idle Rate(kW) | — | 0.09 |
| Washing Energy (Low Temp)(kWh/rack) | 0.020 | 0.120 |
| Washing Energy (High Temp)(kWh/rack) | — | 0.290 |
| Energy Saver Mode | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Auto-Chlor | Stero |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Type | Under Counter - Glasswasher | Stationary Single Tank Door |
| Sanitation Method | Chemical Sanitizing (Low Temp) Machine | Dual Sanitizing Machine |
| Heat Recovery | No | No |
| Hot Water Offset Claimed | No | No |