Instanta CTS5 (1000-C) 5 Litre Counter Top Water Boiler

The Instanta CTS5 is a compact counter top water boiler with a 5-litre capacity, designed for sites that need a reliable, self-contained hot water supply without committing to a plumbed-in or higher-capacity unit. It runs from a standard 13amp plug, which keeps installation simple and makes it a practical choice for locations where electrical infrastructure is limited or where flexibility matters.

In day-to-day commercial use, the CTS5 suits operations with a steady but moderate demand for hot water — tea and coffee service in a small café, a hotel breakfast station, a staff canteen, or a takeaway counter. It is not designed to carry the volume of a busy restaurant pass during a full lunch service, but for the environments it is built for, it holds temperature consistently and recovers well between draws.

A few features worth noting from an operational standpoint:

• The incoloy heating element is a practical choice for longevity in hard-water areas
• Full insulation helps maintain water temperature between uses without constantly cycling the element
• The built-in self-diagnostics system flags potential issues early, which reduces the risk of unexpected downtime
• The stainless steel drip tray is straightforward to remove and clean during service
• Supplied with cable and 13amp plug — no electrician required for installation

Because it runs on a standard plug socket, the CTS5 is genuinely portable and can be repositioned as service needs change. That said, sites with consistently high hot water demand — particularly those serving a high volume of hot drinks in a short window — should consider whether a larger capacity or plumbed auto-fill model would be a better fit long term.

If you are weighing up whether this unit suits your service volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.