Instanta CTS3 (1000-M) 3 Litre Counter Top Water Boiler
Product Description
The Instanta CTS3 (1000-M) is a compact counter top water boiler with a 3-litre capacity, designed for commercial and semi-commercial environments where a consistent supply of hot water is needed...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 3
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 465
- External height (mm)
- 400
Product Description
The Instanta CTS3 (1000-M) is a compact counter top water boiler with a 3-litre capacity, designed for commercial and semi-commercial environments where a consistent supply of hot water is needed without dedicating significant counter space or requiring a dedicated electrical circuit. It operates from a standard 13-amp plug, which makes it straightforward to position wherever it is most useful.
In practice, a unit of this size is well suited to low-to-moderate demand situations — think a busy front-of-house drinks station in a café, a hotel servery, a staff canteen, or a takeaway operation that needs reliable hot water for beverages and light food preparation throughout the day. It is not intended for high-throughput kitchen environments that are drawing hot water continuously at volume; in those settings a larger-capacity plumbed-in boiler would be the more appropriate choice.
The practical advantages of this unit come from its simplicity and reliability rather than its output volume:
- Incoloy heating element provides long-term durability under regular daily use
- Insulated body reduces heat loss between draws, helping to lower running costs
- Integrated drip tray keeps the counter clean and simplifies hygiene routines
- Self-diagnostics help identify faults early, reducing unexpected downtime
- Stainless steel construction meets commercial hygiene standards
Because it runs from a 13-amp plug with a 1.75-metre cable, there are no installation prerequisites beyond a suitable socket in a safe, accessible position. It is a counter top unit, so adequate bench space and a stable, level surface are the primary practical requirements. There is no plumbing connection on this model — it is a fill-and-go unit, which suits operations where a plumbed supply is not available or practical, but does mean the tank needs manual refilling.
This boiler is best suited to lower-volume sites — cafés, offices, small hospitality operations, and similar environments where demand is steady but not extreme. For busier sites drawing hot water at pace throughout a full service period, it is worth considering whether a higher-capacity auto-fill model would be a better long-term fit.
If you are unsure whether the CTS3 matches your expected demand, the team is happy to talk through your usage before you commit.
Key Features
- 3-litre capacity counter top boiler with manual fill operation
- Incoloy heating element built for sustained daily commercial use
- Runs from a standard 13-amp plug with 1.75-metre cable supplied
- Integrated self-diagnostics system for early fault identification
- Insulated stainless steel body reduces heat loss between draws
Operational Benefits
- Reliable hot water supply throughout a typical café or canteen service
- No dedicated electrical circuit needed — fits existing counter socket layouts
- Reduced standby heat loss helps keep daily energy running costs down
- Early fault alerts minimise unexpected downtime during busy service periods
- Compact footprint preserves valuable counter space in tighter kitchen setups
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 3
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 465
- External height (mm)
- 400
- External width (mm)
- 218
- Extra information
- WRAS approved
- Gtin
- 0791689617138
- Heat-up time
- 17 mins
- Machine output
- 20 litres per hour
- Material
- 304 grade Stainless Steel (Superbrush polish)
- Power rating (kw)
- 2.25
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Rapid draw-off ltr
- 3
- Rear connection clearance mm
- 50
- Tap clearance to drip tray mm
- 150
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 96
- Weight (kg)
- 9.2
Frequently Asked Questions
- It depends on the pace of demand. A 3-litre unit works well for steady, moderate throughput — a small café, a hotel servery, or a staff kitchen — but if you are drawing hot water continuously for back-to-back drinks orders at volume, you may find the recovery time limiting. For higher-volume operations, a larger-capacity auto-fill model is worth considering.
- No — the CTS3 is a manual-fill unit, so there is no plumbing required. You simply fill the tank directly, which makes positioning straightforward. The trade-off is that the tank will need refilling during the day, so it suits environments where interruption to refill is not a problem.
- Yes, the CTS3 is well suited to this kind of use. Because it runs from a standard 13-amp plug and does not require a plumbed supply, it can be used in temporary catering environments, event kitchens, or mobile units provided there is a stable power source and a level surface to sit on.