H2O H2O-FLOW-UVvsKOHLER K16
Side-by-side water cooler comparison
H2O H2O-FLOW-UV
Daily Energy
0.63kWh/day
Type
Hot and Cold
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Capacity Class
Low Capacity
KOHLER K16
Daily Energy
0.53kWh/day
Type
Hot and Cold
Refrigerant
R-290, R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Capacity Class
Low Capacity
Key differences
KOHLER K16 is 16% more efficient at 0.530 kWh/day versus 0.630 kWh/day for the H2O H2O-FLOW-UV. The H2O H2O-FLOW-UV is larger at 0.6 kWh/day versus 0.5 kWh/day. KOHLER K16 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290, R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430). Overall, the H2O H2O-FLOW-UV sits higher in the category, ranking above 40% of certified commercial water coolers.
Performance
| Spec | H2O | KOHLER |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Energy Use(kWh/day) | 0.630 | 0.530 |
| On-Mode Performance (Cold) | 0.170 | 1.910 |
| On-Mode Performance (Hot) | 0.120 | 1.220 |
Dispensing
| Spec | H2O | KOHLER |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Dispenser Capacity | 0.55 | 0.51 |
| Hot Dispenser Capacity | 4 | 34 |
| Dispensed Temperature | 49 | 48 |
| Capacity Class | Low Capacity | Low Capacity |
Configuration
| Spec | H2O | KOHLER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hot and Cold | Hot and Cold |
| Water Source | Tap Water Source | Tap Water Source |
| Water Conditioning | Conditioned Storage | Conditioned Storage |
Refrigerant
| Spec | H2O | KOHLER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-290, R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |