Clifton FLD-14/14 Digital Unstirred Duobath Sous Vide

The Clifton FLD-14/14 is a dual-chamber unstirred water bath designed for sous vide cooking in professional kitchens. It houses two independent 14-litre tanks that can operate simultaneously at different temperatures, and — where the application calls for it — with different liquids. Running water in one chamber and a flavoured oil in the other is a common use case, giving chefs flexibility without requiring two separate units.

In service, the precision digital controller displays temperature to the nearest 0.1°C, which is particularly important in sous vide work where consistency across covers matters. The integral timer runs from one minute up to 99 hours, with both audio and visual alerts at the end of a set period. Settings are stored in memory, which reduces reset time at the start of each service and helps maintain consistency across different staff. A fill notification alerts operators if the water level drops below a safe threshold, providing run-dry protection during long unattended cooks.

From a practical standpoint, the FLD-14/14 offers a number of advantages in day-to-day kitchen operation:

• Two independent chambers allow simultaneous cooking at different temperatures without a second unit
• Drain tap on each chamber makes changeovers and end-of-service cleaning straightforward
• Side lifting handles support safe repositioning on the pass or prep bench
• Lid and stainless steel shelf included as standard, supporting hygiene and product organisation
• Memory function for time and temperature reduces setup time at the start of service

Being an unstirred bath, the FLD-14/14 relies on natural convection rather than a circulating pump. This makes it well suited to delicate applications — particularly confectionery work, chocolate tempering, pastry preparations, and low-agitation protein cookery — where water movement would be disruptive. It is not intended as a high-throughput circulating bath for bulk protein production, and operators expecting circulation should look at stirred or immersion circulator alternatives. The unit is countertop-mounted and will require a stable, heat-resistant surface with adequate clearance around it; the dual-chamber configuration makes it one of the larger bench-top options in Clifton's range, so available worktop space is worth confirming before ordering.

The FLD-14/14 is a popular choice in small independent restaurants where sous vide is a core part of the menu. In larger establishments it is commonly positioned on the fish section, pastry section, or pass, where precise low-volume temperature holding is more relevant than high-throughput output. Operators running larger sous vide programmes, or those who need consistent temperature uniformity across a full chamber for high-volume protein cookery, may find a stirred-bath or circulation model a better fit for their volume.

Clifton is an independent British manufacturer based in Weston-super-Mare with a long track record in precision temperature control equipment — a background that is evident in the build quality and controller accuracy of this unit. If you would like to talk through whether the FLD-14/14 is the right configuration for the way your kitchen works, the team is happy to help.