Schenker Zen 50 vs Rainman Portable 24VDC 55L
Zen 50 costs 2.4× less energy per litre (4.8 against 11.3 Wh/L). Portable 24VDC 55L is about $2,902 cheaper on indicative pricing.
| Spec | Zen 50 | Portable 24VDC 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Schenker | Rainman |
| Output | 50 L/hr | 45–61 L/hr |
| Power draw | 240 W | 600 W |
| Energy per litre | 4.8 Wh/L | 11.3 Wh/L |
| Run time for 100 L | 2.0 h | 1.9 h |
| Energy for 100 L | 480 Wh | 1,132 Wh |
| Power source | 12/24V DC | 24V DC |
| Configuration | Modular | Portable |
| Membranes | 2 × 2.5×21in | 1 × 40in |
| Indicative price | $7,800 | $4,898 |
| Efficiency rank | 6 of 30 | 19 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 50 if…
Your boat runs on solar and every watt-hour is spoken for, because this is the cheaper litre to make; you have no generator and no intention of fitting one.
Get a quote on the Zen 50Buy the Portable 24VDC 55L if…
You want tanks full in the shortest possible run, or you have a genset that is going to run anyway; the purchase price matters more to you than the running cost; you want to lift the whole thing off the boat between trips.
Get a quote on the Portable 24VDC 55LCommon questions
- Which is more efficient, the Zen 50 or the Portable 24VDC 55L?
- The Zen 50, at 4.8 watt-hours per litre against 11.3. Over 100 litres a day that is a difference of about 652 Wh.
- Which makes more water, the Zen 50 or the Portable 24VDC 55L?
- The Portable 24VDC 55L, at 53 L/hr against 50. That is 1.1 times the output per hour running.
- Which is cheaper?
- On indicative pricing the Portable 24VDC 55L at $4,898, about $2,902 less than the other. Both figures exclude freight, duty and installation, and Australian dealer pricing normally reads higher.
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