Follett 15CI100AvsKoolaire KDP0150A-161B
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Follett 15CI100A
Harvest Rate
95lb/day
Energy Use
7.87kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Koolaire KDP0150A-161B
Harvest Rate
97lb/day
Energy Use
8.16kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.1gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Follett 15CI100A is 4% more efficient at 7.87 kWh/100 lb versus 8.16 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KDP0150A-161B. The Koolaire KDP0150A-161B is larger at 97 lb/day versus 95 lb/day. Koolaire KDP0150A-161B uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430). Overall, the Koolaire KDP0150A-161B sits higher in the category, ranking above 80% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 95 | 97 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 72.30 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 7.87 | 8.16 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 17.1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |