LUNAR ICE LUIM-500vsManitowoc IRT0500A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
LUNAR ICE LUIM-500
Harvest Rate
385lb/day
Energy Use
5.50kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Manitowoc IRT0500A-161
Harvest Rate
386lb/day
Energy Use
5.04kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.9gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Manitowoc IRT0500A-161 is 8% more efficient at 5.04 kWh/100 lb versus 5.50 kWh/100 lb for the LUNAR ICE LUIM-500. The Manitowoc IRT0500A-161 is larger at 386 lb/day versus 385 lb/day. LUNAR ICE LUIM-500 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-134a (GWP 1430) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088).
Production
| Spec | LUNAR ICE | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 385 | 386 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | LUNAR ICE | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.50 | 5.04 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 13.3 | 19.9 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | LUNAR ICE | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | LUNAR ICE | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |