Follett HCF1810RvsKoolaire KYT1700N-261
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Follett HCF1810R
Harvest Rate
1445lb/day
Energy Use
3.63kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Koolaire KYT1700N-261
Harvest Rate
1490lb/day
Energy Use
4kWh/100 lb
Water Use
20gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Follett HCF1810R is 9% more efficient at 3.63 kWh/100 lb versus 4.00 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KYT1700N-261. The Koolaire KYT1700N-261 is larger at 1490 lb/day versus 1445 lb/day. Koolaire KYT1700N-261 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: Other, R410A (GWP 2088) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 1445 | 1490 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Remote Condensing Unit | Remote Condensing Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 89.50 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 3.63 | 4 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 20 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-404A | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-404A (GWP:3920) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |
| Condenser Model | MHHZ0303C | JCT1500-261 |