Blue Air BLMD-650ADvsHoshizaki F-822MAK-C
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Blue Air BLMD-650AD
Harvest Rate
524lb/day
Energy Use
4.58kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Hoshizaki F-822MAK-C
Harvest Rate
525lb/day
Energy Use
5.29kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Blue Air BLMD-650AD is 13% more efficient at 4.58 kWh/100 lb versus 5.29 kWh/100 lb for the Hoshizaki F-822MAK-C. The Hoshizaki F-822MAK-C is larger at 525 lb/day versus 524 lb/day. Overall, the Hoshizaki F-822MAK-C sits higher in the category, ranking above 77% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 524 | 525 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 80 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.58 | 5.29 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |