Koolaire KYT0500A-161vsTrue Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-#
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Koolaire KYT0500A-161
Harvest Rate
425lb/day
Energy Use
5.30kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-#
Harvest Rate
430lb/day
Energy Use
4.65kWh/100 lb
Water Use
15gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-# is 12% more efficient at 4.65 kWh/100 lb versus 5.30 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KYT0500A-161. The True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-# is larger at 430 lb/day versus 425 lb/day. True Refrigeration TCIM-522-LA1-A~*-# uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Koolaire KYT0500A-161 sits higher in the category, ranking above 67% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 425 | 430 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.30 | 4.65 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 19 | 15 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Other, R410A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |