KOHLER K16vsPrimo 601253-B
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
Primo 601253-B
Daily Energy
0.58kWh/day
Type
Hot and Cold
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Capacity Class
Low Capacity
Key differences
KOHLER K16 is 9% more efficient at 0.530 kWh/day versus 0.580 kWh/day for the Primo 601253-B. The Primo 601253-B 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).
Performance
| Spec | KOHLER | Primo |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Energy Use(kWh/day) | 0.530 | 0.580 |
| On-Mode Performance (Cold) | 1.910 | 0.180 |
| On-Mode Performance (Hot) | 1.220 | 0.290 |
Dispensing
| Spec | KOHLER | Primo |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Dispenser Capacity | 0.51 | 0.55 |
| Hot Dispenser Capacity | 34 | 16 |
| Dispensed Temperature | 48 | 48 |
| Capacity Class | Low Capacity | Low Capacity |
Configuration
| Spec | KOHLER | Primo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hot and Cold | Hot and Cold |
| Water Source | Tap Water Source | Tap Water Source |
| Water Conditioning | Conditioned Storage | Conditioned Storage |
Refrigerant
| Spec | KOHLER | Primo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290, R-290 | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |