KOHLER K16vsMaster Chef VWD1068BLS
Side-by-side water cooler comparison
KOHLER K16
Daily Energy
0.53kWh/day
Type
Hot and Cold
Refrigerant
R-290, R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Capacity Class
Low Capacity
Master Chef VWD1068BLS
Daily Energy
0.63kWh/day
Type
Hot and Cold
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Capacity Class
High Capacity
Key differences
KOHLER K16 is 16% more efficient at 0.530 kWh/day versus 0.630 kWh/day for the Master Chef VWD1068BLS. The Master Chef VWD1068BLS 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 Master Chef VWD1068BLS sits higher in the category, ranking above 40% of certified commercial water coolers.
Performance
| Spec | KOHLER | Master Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Energy Use(kWh/day) | 0.530 | 0.630 |
| On-Mode Performance (Cold) | 1.910 | 0.570 |
| On-Mode Performance (Hot) | 1.220 | 0.730 |
Dispensing
| Spec | KOHLER | Master Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Dispenser Capacity | 0.51 | 0.62 |
| Hot Dispenser Capacity | 34 | 42 |
| Dispensed Temperature | 48 | 39 |
| Capacity Class | Low Capacity | High Capacity |
Configuration
| Spec | KOHLER | Master Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hot and Cold | Hot and Cold |
| Water Source | Tap Water Source | Bottle - Bottom Load |
| Water Conditioning | Conditioned Storage | Conditioned Storage |
Refrigerant
| Spec | KOHLER | Master Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290, R-290 | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |