Blue Seal GT46 Vee Ray Twin Pan Gas Fryer
Product Description
The Blue Seal GT46 is a twin-pan floor-standing gas fryer built around Blue Seal's Vee Ray infrared burner system. Rather than conventional open-flame burners beneath the pan, the infrared system...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 26
- External depth (mm)
- 812
- External height (mm)
- 1085
- External width (mm)
- 450
Product Description
The Blue Seal GT46 is a twin-pan floor-standing gas fryer built around Blue Seal's Vee Ray infrared burner system. Rather than conventional open-flame burners beneath the pan, the infrared system heats the oil from within the pan walls, producing faster heat transfer and more even temperature distribution across the frying zone. The unit is compatible with both natural gas and LPG, so it can be specified for sites without a mains gas supply.
In a busy kitchen, recovery time between drops is one of the most practical measures of a fryer's usefulness. The Vee Ray burner design helps maintain consistent oil temperatures during continuous service, which matters particularly during peak periods when both pans are running simultaneously. The open-pan configuration also makes daily cleaning more straightforward than tube-style alternatives, and the large drain valve allows the oil to be changed efficiently at the end of service.
From an operational standpoint, the GT46 offers a number of practical advantages:
- Millivolt gas valve system with Piezo ignition — no electrical connection required
- Flame failure protection as standard for safe operation in busy environments
- Lift-out elements and enamelled control panel simplify end-of-service cleaning
- Heavy-duty stainless steel construction suited to continuous daily use
- Castors to the rear and fixed legs to the front allow repositioning without fully lifting the unit
Because the GT46 requires no electrical connection for operation, it is particularly practical in kitchens where electrical capacity near the cooking line is limited. A gas supply and appropriate ventilation canopy are the primary installation requirements. The unit's footprint suits a medium to large cooking line, and the twin-pan configuration means it is less practical for smaller kitchens where a single-pan model would make better use of available space.
The GT46 is well suited to pubs, fish and chip operations, hotels, and contract catering kitchens where frying output needs to keep pace with consistent demand across both tanks. Sites with lighter or more occasional frying requirements may find a single-pan model more appropriate, while very high-volume operations running multiple fryers simultaneously may want to consider a heavier-duty alternative.
If you're not certain whether the GT46 is the right match for your service volumes or kitchen layout, our team is happy to talk through the options with you before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Patented Vee Ray infrared burner system for efficient, even oil heating
- Twin open-pan configuration with two heavy-duty stainless steel baskets
- Millivolt gas valve with Piezo ignition — operates without electrical connection
- Compatible with both natural gas and LPG for flexible site installation
- Large 32mm drain valve with lift-out elements for straightforward cleaning
Operational Benefits
- Consistent oil temperature supports reliable frying output during peak service
- No electrical connection needed, reducing installation constraints on the cooking line
- Twin-pan setup allows simultaneous frying of different products without flavour transfer
- Open-pan design and enamelled controls reduce end-of-service cleaning time
- Rear castors make repositioning easier during deep cleans or kitchen reorganisation
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 26
- External depth (mm)
- 812
- External height (mm)
- 1085
- External width (mm)
- 450
- Number of baskets
- 2
- Number of tanks
- 2
- Power rating (kw)
- 25
- Power type
- Natural Gas|LPG
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 60 - 200
- Weight (kg)
- 88
Frequently Asked Questions
- The GT46 is a capable choice for fish and chip shops and similar high-output frying environments, particularly where both pans can be run continuously throughout service. The Vee Ray infrared burner system is designed to support good recovery between drops, which is important when demand is steady. That said, very large operations with heavy continuous throughput across multiple fryers should discuss their exact volumes with us to confirm the GT46 is the right specification.
- The GT46 requires a gas supply — either natural gas or LPG — and a suitable commercial ventilation canopy above the cooking position. Because it operates on a Millivolt system with Piezo ignition, there is no requirement for an electrical connection to run the fryer itself. You should ensure your installer confirms adequate gas supply pressure and that any canopy meets local ventilation requirements for gas cooking equipment.
- Open-pan fryers like the GT46 are generally easier to clean than tube-style models because there are no internal heating tubes creating difficult-to-reach areas within the pan. The lift-out elements and large drain valve on the GT46 support a reasonably quick end-of-service clean-down. Tube-style fryers can offer advantages in certain high-sediment frying applications, so if your menu involves a lot of heavily battered or breaded products, it's worth discussing which pan style suits your operation best.