Classeq C500WS Glasswasher with Integrated Water Softener 13A

The Classeq C500WS is an undercounter glasswasher built and assembled in the UK, designed for continuous use in commercial bars, pubs, restaurants, and hospitality venues. The integrated water softener sets this model apart from the standard C500, treating incoming water before it enters the wash cycle to protect internal components and maintain wash quality over time.

In service, the C500WS is a dependable workhorse. With a throughput of up to 40 racks per hour, it can handle the sustained demand of a busy bar during peak trading — whether that's a Friday night rush or a full-day event. The two selectable wash cycles give operators flexibility between a faster turnaround and a more thorough wash depending on service conditions. Rinse booster and detergent pumps work in combination to deliver consistently clean, spot-free glasses without operator intervention between loads.

Practical features that make a difference in day-to-day operation include:

• Click-in, click-out wash arms that speed up end-of-day cleaning and reduce downtime
• Moulded interior that limits noise and simplifies interior wiping
• Bluetooth app connectivity for access to machine settings, usage data, and user guides from a smartphone
• Double-skinned construction that helps manage both heat loss and noise in open or customer-facing bar environments

The C500WS runs on a standard 13A single phase supply, which means it can be installed without a dedicated electrical circuit in most existing bar set-ups — a meaningful practical advantage over three-phase machines. That said, it still requires a cold water inlet, a drain connection, and adequate under-counter space. The unit's footprint suits standard bar cabinetry, though installers should confirm clearances and drainage routing before fitting.

The integrated water softener makes this model particularly well suited to sites in medium or hard water areas, where scale build-up is a genuine operational concern. Without adequate softening, glasswashers in hard water regions suffer reduced performance, increased chemical consumption, and shorter service life — so the built-in softener here is a practical rather than optional consideration. For lower-volume venues with modest throughput requirements, a smaller model may represent better value; equally, very high-volume sites processing significantly more than 1,000 glasses per hour may benefit from a higher-capacity machine.

If you're unsure whether this model is the right fit for your service volume, water hardness, or installation conditions, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.