ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS 500-A1HvsKoolaire KYT0500A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS 500-A1H
Harvest Rate
430lb/day
Energy Use
4.89kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18.4gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Koolaire KYT0500A-161
Harvest Rate
425lb/day
Energy Use
5.30kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS 500-A1H is 8% more efficient at 4.89 kWh/100 lb versus 5.30 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KYT0500A-161. The ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS 500-A1H is larger at 430 lb/day versus 425 lb/day. ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS 500-A1H uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088).
Production
| Spec | ITV Ice Makers | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 430 | 425 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | ITV Ice Makers | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.89 | 5.30 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18.4 | 19 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ITV Ice Makers | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ITV Ice Makers | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |
| Condenser Model | MCH 16x38 by Climetal | — |