Schenker Zen 30 vs Spectra Ventura 150 Deluxe
Zen 30 costs 1.2× less energy per litre (3.7 against 4.5 Wh/L). Zen 30 makes 1.3× the water per hour (30 against 24 L/hr).
| Spec | Zen 30 | Ventura 150 Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Schenker | Spectra |
| Output | 30 L/hr | 24 L/hr |
| Power draw | 110 W | 108 W |
| Energy per litre | 3.7 Wh/L | 4.5 Wh/L |
| Run time for 100 L | 3.3 h | 4.2 h |
| Energy for 100 L | 367 Wh | 450 Wh |
| Power source | 12/24V DC | 12/24V DC |
| Configuration | Modular | Modular |
| Membranes | 1 × 2.5×21in | 1 × 2.5×20in |
| Indicative price | $6,300 | $6,000 |
| Efficiency rank | 1 of 30 | 3 of 30 |
Highlighted cells mark the better figure on that row alone. Lower is better for energy, run time and price; higher is better for output.
Buy the Zen 30 if…
Your boat runs on solar and every watt-hour is spoken for, because this is the cheaper litre to make; you want tanks full in the shortest possible run, or you have a genset that is going to run anyway.
Get a quote on the Zen 30Buy the Ventura 150 Deluxe if…
The purchase price matters more to you than the running cost.
Get a quote on the Ventura 150 DeluxeCommon questions
- Which is more efficient, the Zen 30 or the Ventura 150 Deluxe?
- The Zen 30, at 3.7 watt-hours per litre against 4.5. Over 100 litres a day that is a difference of about 83 Wh.
- Which makes more water, the Zen 30 or the Ventura 150 Deluxe?
- The Zen 30, at 30 L/hr against 24. That is 1.3 times the output per hour running.
- Which is cheaper?
- On indicative pricing the Ventura 150 Deluxe at $6,000, about $300 less than the other. Both figures exclude freight, duty and installation, and Australian dealer pricing normally reads higher.
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