Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/HR 30L 115V vs Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/MIN. 20L 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/MIN. 20L 115V is the lower-cost option; Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/HR 30L 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Yamato WATER PURIFIER | Yamato WATER PURIFIER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Auto Still® laboratory water purifier (ion-exchange + distillation) | Auto Still® laboratory water purifier (ion-exchange + distillation) |
| Power | AC115V, 11 A, 50/60 Hz (with external transformer) | AC115V, 11 A, 50/60 Hz (with external transformer) |
| Heater | Ceramic heater, 1.2 kW | Ceramic heater, 1.2 kW |
| Weight | ~63 kg | ~55 kg |
| Display | 7-inch LCD touch panel | — |
| Condenser | Hard glass | Hard glass |
| Purified water | Deionized water and distilled water (Type 1/A4 deionized, Type 2/A4 distilled) | Deionized water and distilled water (Type 1/A4 deionized, Type 2/A4 distilled) |
| Final filtration | 0.1 µm membrane filter × 2 | Optional membrane filter |
| Country of origin | Made in Japan | Made in Japan |
| Leakage detection | Water-leak detector force-closes the feed-water solenoid valve on leak | Water-leak detector force-closes the feed-water solenoid valve on leak |
| External dimensions | W540 × D570 × H775 mm | W540 × D575 × H775 mm |
| Range of production | 0.1–30 L / continuous collection | Continuous production |
| Water sampling tray | Slide-out type, 10 kg load, fits 5 L beaker | — |
| Water purifying method | Ion-exchange → Distillation → Filtration | Ion-exchange → Distillation |
| Pre-treatment cartridge | 0.1 µm hollow-fiber membrane + activated carbon (PWF-1) | 0.1 µm hollow-fiber membrane + activated carbon (PWF-1) |
| Raw water pressure range | 0.05–0.5 MPa | — |
| Distilled water production | ~1.5 L/h | ~1.5 L/h |
| Ion-exchange resin cartridge | CPC-S 4 L × 1 (activated-carbon high-purity cartridge; purchased separately) | CPC-S 4 L × 1 (activated-carbon high-purity cartridge; purchased separately) |
| Deionized water delivery rate | ~1.0 L/min (variable flow rate) | ~1.0 L/min |
| Distilled water delivery rate | ~2.5 L/min (variable flow rate) | ~1.5 L/min |
| Distilled water tank capacity | 30 L polyethylene tank | 20 L polyethylene tank |
| Standard raw water requirement | ~2.0 L/min | ~2.0 L/min |
| Distilled water UV sterilization | Optional distilled-water UV sterilization | — |
| Water level sensor | — | Float switch, 2-stage detection |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/HR 30L 115V and the Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/MIN. 20L 115V?
- The main differences are in Type, Power, Heater. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/MIN. 20L 115V is the lower-cost option; Yamato WATER PURIFIER ~1.5L/HR 30L 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes — both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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