CENTRAL 69K-080vsTHOR KITCHEN RIM1501****
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
CENTRAL 69K-080
Harvest Rate
48lb/day
Energy Use
10.05kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12.8gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
THOR KITCHEN RIM1501****
Harvest Rate
45lb/day
Energy Use
10.61kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12.8gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
CENTRAL 69K-080 is 5% more efficient at 10.05 kWh/100 lb versus 10.61 kWh/100 lb for the THOR KITCHEN RIM1501****. The CENTRAL 69K-080 is larger at 48 lb/day versus 45 lb/day. THOR KITCHEN RIM1501**** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | CENTRAL | THOR KITCHEN |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 48 | 45 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | CENTRAL | THOR KITCHEN |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 10.05 | 10.61 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12.8 | 12.8 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | CENTRAL | THOR KITCHEN |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | CENTRAL | THOR KITCHEN |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |