Burco MFCT20STHF 20 Litre Manual Fill Water Boiler
Product Description
The Burco MFCT20STHF is a 20-litre manual fill water boiler built for locations where a plumbed-in water supply either isn't available or simply isn't worth the installation. Water is added...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 20Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 360
- Dimensions
- 380(H) x 390(W) x 430(D)mm
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Product Description
The Burco MFCT20STHF is a 20-litre manual fill water boiler built for locations where a plumbed-in water supply either isn't available or simply isn't worth the installation. Water is added by hand, heated by a 3kW element, and held at temperature via a dial-controlled thermostat. There are no complicated controls and no infrastructure requirements — it plugs in and works wherever it's needed.
In practice, this type of boiler suits environments where demand is steady but not relentless. A 20-litre capacity will comfortably cover a run of teas and coffees during a buffet service or a break period in a welfare facility, and the 3kW element provides reasonable recovery once the vessel has been drawn down. It won't match the continuous throughput of a plumbed-in boiler, nor is it intended to. For mobile catering setups, hospitality points, waiting rooms, site offices, or back-of-house staff facilities, it handles the job reliably without needing anything built around it.
The stainless steel construction is practical for commercial use — straightforward to wipe down, resistant to the corrosion that water contact inevitably brings, and robust enough for regular daily use.
- No plumbing required — genuinely portable between service locations
- Simple dial thermostat keeps water at temperature without over-complication
- Stainless steel body cleans quickly and withstands regular commercial use
- Well suited to buffets, welfare facilities, hospitality points and mobile catering
- Compact footprint sits comfortably on a standard counter or serving table
The key practical consideration is the manual fill requirement. During a busy period, someone needs to monitor the water level and refill as needed. For high-footfall sites where hot water demand is continuous, a plumbed-in boiler is almost certainly the more appropriate solution. This unit is best suited to moderate, predictable demand where the simplicity and portability of a standalone appliance are genuine advantages rather than compromises.
If you're weighing this up against a plumbed alternative, or want to check whether the 20-litre capacity fits your service pattern, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 3kW heating element for prompt heat-up and recovery after draw-down
- 20-litre stainless steel vessel with manual fill — no plumbing required
- Dial-controlled thermostat adjustable across a wide temperature range
- Compact form factor sized to sit on a standard counter or serving table
- Stainless steel construction resistant to corrosion and easy to wipe clean
Operational Benefits
- Deploys anywhere without installation — no plumber or pipework needed
- Covers a full service run of hot drinks without constant attention
- Simple controls reduce training time and the risk of operator error
- Portable between locations, reducing the need for multiple fixed units
- Stainless steel body keeps cleaning quick during and after service
Specifications
- Capacity
- 20Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 360
- Dimensions
- 380(H) x 390(W) x 430(D)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Output
- 1kW
- Power
- 13A
- Temperature range
- 0°C to 97°C
- Warranty
- 3 Year Parts & 1 Year Labour
- Weight
- 4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A 20-litre capacity is well suited to moderate, predictable demand — a break-time run for a staff facility, a buffet service, or a hospitality point with steady but not constant footfall. If you're serving a high volume of hot drinks continuously throughout a shift, a larger-capacity or plumbed-in boiler is likely to serve you better.
- There are no plumbing or drainage connections required — the unit fills manually and simply needs a standard mains socket to operate. It's worth placing it on a stable, level surface near a water source to make refilling practical during service.
- A manual fill boiler offers genuine flexibility — it can be moved between locations, requires no infrastructure, and is straightforward to set up. The trade-off is that someone needs to monitor and refill the vessel during service, which makes it less suitable for high-footfall sites where continuous hot water is needed throughout the day. For those environments, a plumbed-in boiler with a permanent water supply is the more practical choice.