Classeq C500 Glasswasher 13A Three Phase

The Classeq C500 is an under-counter glasswasher manufactured in the UK and designed for sites where throughput, reliability, and ease of operation matter. It runs on 13A three-phase power and uses a 500mm square basket, making it a practical choice for bars, hotels, event venues, and licensed hospitality operations that need to move glass quickly through the wash cycle during busy service.

In practice, the C500 is capable of washing up to 40 racks per hour, which equates to around 1,000 pint glasses per hour under normal conditions. That throughput holds up well across a full evening service, and the machine's double-skinned construction helps keep noise levels manageable in open or customer-facing bar environments. The rinse booster pump works alongside the detergent and rinse aid dosing system to deliver consistent results across both available wash cycles, which operators can select depending on soil level and time available.

From an operational standpoint, the C500 is built with day-to-day usability in mind:

• Click-in, click-out wash arms make routine cleaning and descaling straightforward without tools
• A moulded interior simplifies end-of-service wipe-down
• Bluetooth connectivity via a companion app gives access to user guides, machine settings, and performance data without needing to call an engineer for basic queries
• Two selectable wash cycles allow some flexibility depending on the load

Installation is relatively straightforward for a machine of this capacity, but there are a couple of points worth confirming before purchase. The C500 requires a three-phase 13A supply — single-phase variants are available if your site is not wired for three phase. Water supply and drainage connections are standard for this class of machine, but if your site is in a medium or hard water area, an external water softener is strongly recommended to protect the machine and maintain wash quality. A version with an integrated softener is also available if that suits your setup better.

The C500 is well suited to medium-to-high-volume licensed venues, hotel bars, and event catering operations where glassware throughput is a genuine operational priority. It is a capable choice for sites regularly turning over several hundred covers or running extended service periods. For lower-volume sites with more occasional demand, a smaller-capacity glasswasher may represent better value; equally, very high-volume operations such as large stadium bars or high-footfall nightclubs may benefit from considering a heavier-duty option.

If you would like to talk through whether the C500 is the right fit for your site — including water supply, power configuration, or softener requirements — the team is happy to help before you commit to a purchase.