MAXX ICE MIM50VvsSAPPHIRE SIIM15-GD-SS
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
MAXX ICE MIM50V
Harvest Rate
48lb/day
Energy Use
10.05kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12.8gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
SAPPHIRE SIIM15-GD-SS
Harvest Rate
50lb/day
Energy Use
10.51kWh/100 lb
Water Use
16.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
MAXX ICE MIM50V is 4% more efficient at 10.05 kWh/100 lb versus 10.51 kWh/100 lb for the SAPPHIRE SIIM15-GD-SS. The SAPPHIRE SIIM15-GD-SS is larger at 50 lb/day versus 48 lb/day. SAPPHIRE SIIM15-GD-SS uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | MAXX ICE | SAPPHIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 48 | 50 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | MAXX ICE | SAPPHIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 10.05 | 10.51 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12.8 | 16.6 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | MAXX ICE | SAPPHIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | MAXX ICE | SAPPHIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |