Kold-Draft KD-50EvsScotsman UN0815A-1A
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Kold-Draft KD-50E
Harvest Rate
56lb/day
Energy Use
9.69kWh/100 lb
Water Use
22.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Scotsman UN0815A-1A
Harvest Rate
55lb/day
Energy Use
9.39kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Key differences
Scotsman UN0815A-1A is 3% more efficient at 9.39 kWh/100 lb versus 9.69 kWh/100 lb for the Kold-Draft KD-50E. The Kold-Draft KD-50E is larger at 56 lb/day versus 55 lb/day. Kold-Draft KD-50E uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 56 | 55 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 69.28 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 9.69 | 9.39 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 22.3 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |