EMPURA E-UCF160vsScotsman UN1520A-1A
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-UCF160
Harvest Rate
131lb/day
Energy Use
7.23kWh/100 lb
Water Use
16.8gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Scotsman UN1520A-1A
Harvest Rate
125lb/day
Energy Use
6.37kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Key differences
Scotsman UN1520A-1A is 12% more efficient at 6.37 kWh/100 lb versus 7.23 kWh/100 lb for the EMPURA E-UCF160. The EMPURA E-UCF160 is larger at 131 lb/day versus 125 lb/day. EMPURA E-UCF160 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 131 | 125 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 77.41 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 7.23 | 6.37 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 16.8 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |