Instanta WMSP3W (WM3) 3 Litre Wall Mounted Water Boiler
Product Description
The Instanta WMSP3W, commonly referred to as the WM3, is a compact auto-fill wall mounted water boiler designed for commercial and catering environments where counter space is limited but reliable...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 3
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 210
- External height (mm)
- 452
Product Description
The Instanta WMSP3W, commonly referred to as the WM3, is a compact auto-fill wall mounted water boiler designed for commercial and catering environments where counter space is limited but reliable hot water on demand is essential. Wall mounting keeps it clear of the worktop entirely, which is a practical advantage in tight service areas, staff rooms, or hospitality beverage stations.
In daily operation, the auto-fill function means staff do not need to manually top up the unit — it draws from a mains water connection and maintains its own level, making it well suited to continuous service throughout the day. The built-in 7-day programmable timer allows operators to schedule heating cycles around their service hours, so the boiler is at temperature when needed and not drawing energy overnight or during closing periods.
From a practical standpoint, the WM3 offers a number of operational advantages worth noting:
- Wall-mounted design frees up counter and worktop space entirely
- Auto-fill operation reduces staff intervention during service
- Programmable timer helps manage energy use around service hours
- Filter change indicator prompts timely maintenance without guesswork
- Onboard diagnostics alert operators to performance issues early
Installation requires a mains cold water connection and an appropriate power supply — a hardwired connection is generally recommended over a standard 13A plug for permanent installations, and this should be confirmed with a qualified electrician before fitting. The wall mounting point needs to be structurally sound and accessible for servicing. Water quality in your area may affect filter life and descaling frequency, so this is worth factoring into your maintenance planning.
With a 3-litre capacity, the WM3 is best suited to lower-volume outlets: small cafés, office kitchens, hotel rooms, staff canteens, or secondary beverage stations rather than a high-volume main service counter. For busier sites with heavier continuous demand, a larger-capacity unit is likely to be a better fit.
If you are unsure whether this model matches your expected throughput or have questions about the installation requirements for your site, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Auto-fill operation connects directly to mains water supply
- 7-day programmable timer schedules heating around service hours
- Wall-mounted design with no counter footprint required
- Programmable filter change indicator for scheduled maintenance
- Onboard diagnostics system monitors performance and flags faults
Operational Benefits
- Keeps worktops clear in space-limited service and prep areas
- Reduces staff workload with no manual refilling during service
- Lowers energy consumption by heating only during scheduled periods
- Helps maintain water quality with timely filter change reminders
- Minimises unplanned downtime through early fault detection alerts
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 3
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 210
- External height (mm)
- 452
- External width (mm)
- 332
- Extra information
- WRAS approved
- Heat-up time
- 11 mins
- Machine output
- 28 Litres per hour
- Material
- 304 & 316 grade Stainless Steel
- Power rating (kw)
- 3
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Rapid draw-off ltr
- 3
- Tap protrusion
- 90
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 80 - 98
- Weight (kg)
- 7.3
Frequently Asked Questions
- The WM3 is well suited to lower-volume outlets — think small cafés, staff rooms, hotel beverage stations, or secondary service points rather than a high-demand main counter. If your operation runs continuous hot beverage service for a large number of covers, a higher-capacity auto-fill boiler is likely to be more appropriate, and we can help you work out which size fits your throughput.
- The unit requires a mains cold water connection and an electrical supply — while it can run from a 13A socket, a hardwired connection is generally recommended for a permanent installation and should be carried out by a qualified electrician. The wall fixing point must be structurally sound and positioned to allow reasonable access for servicing and filter changes.
- The 7-day timer lets you set the boiler to heat only during your actual service periods, so it is not maintaining temperature through the night or on days when the site is closed. For most operators this represents a straightforward way to reduce unnecessary energy consumption without any change to day-to-day workflow.