Buffalo Coffee Percolator 15 Litre Stainless Steel
Product Description
The Buffalo coffee percolator is a large-capacity, manual-fill filter coffee urn designed for continuous service in commercial and hospitality environments. It brews and holds a substantial volume of filter coffee,...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 15Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 510(H) x 362(W) x 485(D)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Buffalo coffee percolator is a large-capacity, manual-fill filter coffee urn designed for continuous service in commercial and hospitality environments. It brews and holds a substantial volume of filter coffee, keeping it at serving temperature ready for dispensing throughout a shift.
In practice, this kind of unit is well suited to steady, moderate-volume demand rather than rapid sequential brewing. It works well where a full batch can be prepared ahead of a service period — breakfast service in a hotel, a conference refreshment station, a staffed restaurant, or a pub lounge. The built-in level gauge and ready indicator take the guesswork out of service, allowing front-of-house staff to monitor availability without needing to check repeatedly.
Key operational advantages include:
- High holding capacity reduces the frequency of brewing cycles during busy periods
- Level gauge allows staff to monitor stock at a glance during service
- Ready indicator removes uncertainty about brew completion
- Stainless steel construction supports hygiene and is straightforward to clean down
- Compact footprint relative to capacity suits counter or back-of-bar positioning
This is a manual-fill unit, so a water supply is not required at the point of installation — it simply needs a standard 13-amp socket. That makes it straightforward to position wherever it is most useful, whether behind a bar, on a buffet station, or in a hospitality suite. There are no plumbing requirements to plan around.
This percolator is best suited to venues with predictable, moderate coffee demand — hotels, office canteens, conference facilities, pubs, and self-service areas where filter coffee is served alongside other hot beverages. For sites with higher throughput or a need for continuous back-to-back brewing, a larger or more heavy-duty solution may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this unit is the right fit for your service volumes or setup, we are happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- 15-litre capacity delivers approximately 100 cups per brew cycle
- 1.5kW heating element maintains coffee at consistent serving temperature
- Built-in level gauge shows available coffee volume during service
- Ready indicator signals when brewing is complete and coffee is dispensable
- Manual-fill design requires only a standard 13-amp socket connection
Operational Benefits
- Reduces brewing interruptions during busy breakfast or conference service
- Level gauge helps front-of-house staff manage replenishment without guesswork
- No plumbing requirement allows flexible positioning across service areas
- Stainless steel construction supports easy cleaning and long-term hygiene
- Simple operation reduces staff training time and service complications
Specifications
- Capacity
- 15Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 510(H) x 362(W) x 485(D)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Output
- 1.5kW
- Power
- Electric
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Weight
- 4.52kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It works well where you can brew a full batch ahead of the service period and dispense steadily throughout. For a smaller hotel or B&B with moderate covers, the 15-litre capacity is generally sufficient. Very high-volume breakfast operations serving back-to-back sittings may find a larger-capacity unit better suited to their throughput.
- No — this is a manual-fill unit, so you fill it directly rather than connecting it to a water supply. It runs from a standard 13-amp socket, which means no plumbing work or specialist electrical installation is required. That makes it easy to position wherever it is most useful in your operation.
- The stainless steel body wipes down easily and the internal surfaces should be descaled regularly, particularly in hard-water areas, to maintain performance and coffee quality. The frequency of descaling will depend on your local water hardness and daily usage volume — in hard-water regions this may be needed more often than the manufacturer's general guidance suggests.