EMPURA E-MCH500vsKoolaire KYP0500A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCH500
Harvest Rate
423lb/day
Energy Use
4.96kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Koolaire KYP0500A-161
Harvest Rate
422lb/day
Energy Use
5.02kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 4.96 vs 5.02 kWh/100 lb. The EMPURA E-MCH500 is larger at 423 lb/day versus 422 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 423 | 422 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.96 | 5.02 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 17.5 | 13.6 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |