Blue Air BLMD-500ADvsScotsman NH0622AX-1A
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
Scotsman NH0622AX-1A
Harvest Rate
466lb/day
Energy Use
4.83kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Blue Air BLMD-500AD is 9% more efficient at 4.39 kWh/100 lb versus 4.83 kWh/100 lb for the Scotsman NH0622AX-1A. The Scotsman NH0622AX-1A is larger at 466 lb/day versus 463 lb/day. Overall, the Scotsman NH0622AX-1A sits higher in the category, ranking above 72% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 463 | 466 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 80.90 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.39 | 4.83 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |