Blue Air BLUN-120AvsFollett UCD100A30-CF
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Blue Air BLUN-120A
Harvest Rate
91lb/day
Energy Use
9.80kWh/100 lb
Water Use
11.9gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Follett UCD100A30-CF
Harvest Rate
90lb/day
Energy Use
10kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-600a
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 9.80 vs 10.00 kWh/100 lb. The Blue Air BLUN-120A is larger at 91 lb/day versus 90 lb/day. Follett UCD100A30-CF uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-600a (GWP 3) versus R-290 (GWP 3).
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Follett |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 91 | 90 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 92.50 | 85.27 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Follett |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 9.80 | 10 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 11.9 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Follett |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-600a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-600a (GWP:3) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Follett |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |