Blue Air BLMD-500ADvsTrue Refrigeration TCIM-530-LA1-A~*-#
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
True Refrigeration TCIM-530-LA1-A~*-#
Harvest Rate
460lb/day
Energy Use
4.25kWh/100 lb
Water Use
15gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
True Refrigeration TCIM-530-LA1-A~*-# is 3% more efficient at 4.25 kWh/100 lb versus 4.39 kWh/100 lb for the Blue Air BLMD-500AD. The Blue Air BLMD-500AD is larger at 463 lb/day versus 460 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 463 | 460 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.39 | 4.25 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18 | 15 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |