Instanta CTSP15PB (DB2000) 15 Litre Push Button Water Boiler
Product Description
The Instanta CTSP15PB is a 15-litre auto-fill countertop water boiler designed for consistent, on-demand hot water in commercial foodservice environments. It connects directly to a mains water supply and maintains...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 15
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 465
- External height (mm)
- 608
Product Description
The Instanta CTSP15PB is a 15-litre auto-fill countertop water boiler designed for consistent, on-demand hot water in commercial foodservice environments. It connects directly to a mains water supply and maintains a full tank of hot water throughout service, dispensing via a simple push-and-hold button that most front-of-house and kitchen staff can use without instruction.
In busy service environments — cafés, hotel breakfasts, staff canteens, hospitality operations — this kind of unit earns its place by removing the need to manually refill kettles or manage pour-and-fill jugs. The auto-fill function keeps the tank replenished, so hot water is available whenever it is needed without staff intervention. The LCD diagnostics and five-point water level monitoring help flag issues before they cause downtime, which matters when hot water is tied to service continuity.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are worth noting:
- Push-and-hold dispensing reduces accidental discharge and is straightforward to use under pressure
- ECO mode and a lock-off setting help manage energy draw during quieter periods
- Adjustable temperature settings, including lower settings around 80°C, make the unit suitable for a wider range of hot beverage and food preparation tasks
- Countertop installation keeps the footprint compact and accessible in tight service areas
- The 13-amp plug connection means no dedicated electrical supply is required in most sites
Installation is straightforward for most sites. The unit runs from a standard 13-amp socket and requires a plumbed mains water connection — a short water supply line and a compression fitting are typically all that is needed. It is worth confirming the installation point has both a suitable socket and a convenient water inlet before committing. The countertop form factor suits bars, serveries, and prep areas where bench space is available.
A 15-litre capacity suits low-to-medium volume operations: a small café, a hotel servery, a canteen with staggered service, or a back-of-house prep area. Sites with high, continuous demand — large hotel dining rooms, busy catering operations running simultaneous services — may find a larger-capacity unit a better fit. Equally, very low-volume sites may not need the plumbed auto-fill functionality and a smaller manual-fill option could be more appropriate.
If you are unsure whether this capacity suits your service volume or want to talk through installation requirements, the team is happy to help you work it out before you order.
Key Features
- 15-litre auto-fill tank with direct mains water connection
- Push-and-hold button dispensing for safe, controlled hot water delivery
- Five water level sensors with LCD diagnostics for real-time monitoring
- Adjustable temperature control with settings suitable for multiple beverage types
- ECO mode and lock-off setting to reduce energy use during quiet periods
Operational Benefits
- Maintains continuous hot water availability without staff needing to refill manually
- Early warning diagnostics help prevent unexpected downtime during service
- 13-amp plug connection avoids the need for dedicated electrical installation
- Temperature flexibility supports a broader range of beverage and preparation tasks
- ECO and lock-off modes help reduce running costs across quieter trading hours
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 15
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 465
- External height (mm)
- 608
- External width (mm)
- 260
- Extra information
- WRAS approved
- Heat-up time
- 32 mins
- Machine output
- 28 Litres per hour
- Material
- 304 grade Stainless Steel (Superbrush polish)
- Power rating (kw)
- 3
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Rapid draw-off ltr
- 12
- Rear connection clearance mm
- 45
- Tap clearance to drip tray mm
- 145
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 96
- Weight (kg)
- 14.2
Frequently Asked Questions
- A 15-litre auto-fill boiler is generally well suited to low-to-medium volume operations — a small café, a hotel servery, or a canteen with staggered service periods. Because the unit refills automatically from the mains, capacity is less of a constraint than recovery speed; the limiting factor is how quickly the heating element can bring fresh water back up to temperature. If your site has sustained high demand across multiple service points simultaneously, a larger-capacity unit would be worth considering.
- The CTSP15PB runs from a standard 13-amp socket, so no dedicated electrical supply is required in most commercial premises. It also needs a plumbed mains cold water connection at the installation point — typically a standard compression fitting to a suitable supply line. Confirm that both a socket and a water inlet are accessible at your chosen countertop position before installation.
- Yes — the unit allows the dispensing temperature to be set below the standard boiling point, with lower settings suitable for applications such as green tea or certain instant beverages that are best prepared with water below 100°C. This makes it more versatile than a fixed-temperature boiler if your operation serves a range of hot drinks with different preparation requirements.