CENTRAL 69K-085vsIce-O-Matic GEM0450A
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
CENTRAL 69K-085
Harvest Rate
356lb/day
Energy Use
5.50kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Ice-O-Matic GEM0450A
Harvest Rate
353lb/day
Energy Use
6.10kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Key differences
CENTRAL 69K-085 is 10% more efficient at 5.50 kWh/100 lb versus 6.10 kWh/100 lb for the Ice-O-Matic GEM0450A. The CENTRAL 69K-085 is larger at 356 lb/day versus 353 lb/day. CENTRAL 69K-085 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-134a (GWP 1430) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | CENTRAL | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 356 | 353 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 81 |
Efficiency
| Spec | CENTRAL | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.50 | 6.10 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 13.3 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | CENTRAL | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-404A |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-404A (GWP:3920) |
Connectivity
| Spec | CENTRAL | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |