Follett IU-0345-ANvsIce-O-Matic CIM0430FA
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Follett IU-0345-AN
Harvest Rate
309lb/day
Energy Use
6.56kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Ice-O-Matic CIM0430FA
Harvest Rate
310lb/day
Energy Use
5.70kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.8gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Key differences
Ice-O-Matic CIM0430FA is 13% more efficient at 5.70 kWh/100 lb versus 6.56 kWh/100 lb for the Follett IU-0345-AN. The Ice-O-Matic CIM0430FA is larger at 310 lb/day versus 309 lb/day. Follett IU-0345-AN uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | Follett | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 309 | 310 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0.91 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Follett | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 6.56 | 5.70 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 19.8 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Follett | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-404A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-404A (GWP:3920) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Follett | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |