EMPURA E-MCH430vsTrue Refrigeration TCIM-430-LA1-A~*-#
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCH430
Harvest Rate
313lb/day
Energy Use
5.59kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18.9gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
True Refrigeration TCIM-430-LA1-A~*-#
Harvest Rate
310lb/day
Energy Use
4.40kWh/100 lb
Water Use
15.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
True Refrigeration TCIM-430-LA1-A~*-# is 21% more efficient at 4.40 kWh/100 lb versus 5.59 kWh/100 lb for the EMPURA E-MCH430. The EMPURA E-MCH430 is larger at 313 lb/day versus 310 lb/day. Overall, the EMPURA E-MCH430 sits higher in the category, ranking above 47% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 313 | 310 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.59 | 4.40 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18.9 | 15.5 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |