EMPURA E-MCH500vsTrue Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-#
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
True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-#
Harvest Rate
430lb/day
Energy Use
4.65kWh/100 lb
Water Use
15gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-# is 6% more efficient at 4.65 kWh/100 lb versus 4.96 kWh/100 lb for the EMPURA E-MCH500. The True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-# is larger at 430 lb/day versus 423 lb/day. Overall, the EMPURA E-MCH500 sits higher in the category, ranking above 67% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 423 | 430 |
| 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) | 4.96 | 4.65 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 17.5 | 15 |
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 |