Blue Air BLUN-120A-PvsKoolaire KDP0150A-161B
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Blue Air BLUN-120A-P
Harvest Rate
95lb/day
Energy Use
9.88kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Koolaire KDP0150A-161B
Harvest Rate
97lb/day
Energy Use
8.16kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.1gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Koolaire KDP0150A-161B is 17% more efficient at 8.16 kWh/100 lb versus 9.88 kWh/100 lb for the Blue Air BLUN-120A-P. The Koolaire KDP0150A-161B is larger at 97 lb/day versus 95 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 95 | 97 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 91 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 9.88 | 8.16 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 17.1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |