King Heating Products Inc. EK 499-CHBvsLochinvar KBX0500N-O SERIES 1**
Side-by-side commercial boiler comparison
King Heating Products Inc. EK 499-CHB
Thermal Efficiency
94%
Input Rate
494MBTU/hr
Turndown Ratio
5.0
Application
Indoor
Lochinvar KBX0500N-O SERIES 1**
Thermal Efficiency
96.3%
Input Rate
500MBTU/hr
Turndown Ratio
10.00
Application
Outdoor
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on thermal eff: 94.0 vs 96.3 %. The Lochinvar KBX0500N-O SERIES 1** is larger at 500 MBTU/hr versus 494 MBTU/hr. Overall, the Lochinvar KBX0500N-O SERIES 1** sits higher in the category, ranking above 24% of certified commercial boilers.
Performance
| Spec | King Heating Products Inc. | Lochinvar |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Efficiency(%) | 94 | 96.3 |
| Full-Load Input Rate(MBTU/hr) | 494 | 500 |
| Turndown Ratio | 5.0 | 10.00 |
Configuration
| Spec | King Heating Products Inc. | Lochinvar |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Indoor | Outdoor |
| Control Type | Multi-stage | Multi-stage |
| Model Name | Ecoking Ultimate Boiler | Knight XL |