Blue Air BLMD-500ADvsManitowoc IYT0620A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Blue Air BLMD-500AD
Harvest Rate
463lb/day
Energy Use
4.39kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Manitowoc IYT0620A-161
Harvest Rate
465lb/day
Energy Use
4.87kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.9gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Blue Air BLMD-500AD is 10% more efficient at 4.39 kWh/100 lb versus 4.87 kWh/100 lb for the Manitowoc IYT0620A-161. The Manitowoc IYT0620A-161 is larger at 465 lb/day versus 463 lb/day. Blue Air BLMD-500AD uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Manitowoc IYT0620A-161 sits higher in the category, ranking above 72% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 463 | 465 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.39 | 4.87 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18 | 19.9 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |