Clifton FLE28D 28 Litre Unstirred Compact Sous Vide Water Bath

The Clifton FLE28D is a compact, unstirred water bath designed for precision low-temperature cooking in commercial kitchen environments. Unstirred baths use a static water column rather than a circulating pump, which makes them particularly well suited to delicate proteins and preparations where gentle, undisturbed heat is the priority. At 28 litres, this is a practical bench-top unit that fits into smaller kitchen footprints without compromising on temperature accuracy.

In a working kitchen, unstirred water baths are commonly used for holding and finishing preparations where consistency across a service period matters — think slow-cooked proteins, terrines, or temperature-sensitive components that are prepared in advance and held ready for plating. The compact size suits operations running a focused menu or where sous vide is one technique among many rather than a high-volume production method.

From an operational standpoint, this type of equipment tends to suit kitchens that value precision and repeatability rather than sheer throughput. Key practical advantages include:

• Precise, stable temperature control suited to delicate cookery
• Compact footprint works well on a prep bench or within a confined kitchen layout
• Unstirred design reduces moving parts, which generally means lower maintenance demands
• Straightforward operation with minimal training required for kitchen teams
• Clifton is an established UK manufacturer with a track record in professional water bath equipment

Installation is straightforward — this is a bench-top unit requiring a standard mains electrical supply and access to water for filling and periodic maintenance. As with any water bath, it should be positioned on a stable, level surface away from the risk of knocks during busy service. There are no gas or ventilation requirements.

This unit is best suited to smaller independent restaurants, gastropubs, or catering operations where sous vide is used for specific preparations rather than high-volume production. For kitchens running larger batches or needing to process significant quantities simultaneously, a larger-capacity bath or a stirred circulator model may be worth considering.

If you're unsure whether an unstirred bath is the right choice for the way your kitchen works, or whether the 28-litre capacity fits your service model, we're happy to talk it through.