Instanta CTSV50T9 50 Litre Twin Tap Auto-Fill Water Boiler
Product Description
The Instanta CTSV50T9 — also referenced as the CT8000-9 — is a 50-litre commercial auto-fill water boiler fitted with twin dispensing taps. It draws directly from a mains water connection,...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 50
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 555
- External height (mm)
- 760
Product Description
The Instanta CTSV50T9 — also referenced as the CT8000-9 — is a 50-litre commercial auto-fill water boiler fitted with twin dispensing taps. It draws directly from a mains water connection, maintains temperature at volume throughout the day, and requires no manual refilling. In straightforward terms, it is a high-capacity continuous hot water supply designed to keep pace with demanding service periods without operator intervention.
In a busy environment, the twin-tap configuration makes a practical difference. Hotel breakfast service, large staff canteens, hospital kitchens, and contract catering operations all see periods where several staff members need access to hot water simultaneously. A single tap becomes a bottleneck; twin taps remove that constraint. The auto-fill system means recovery happens in the background — the unit is ready to dispense again without anyone watching it.
The features that translate into day-to-day operational value include:
- Seven-day programmable timer to align heating cycles with actual operating hours, reducing unnecessary energy use
- ECO mode that reduces energy draw during quieter periods without full shutdown
- Built-in diagnostics that flag maintenance requirements early, before they affect service
- Adjustable temperature settings to suit different applications — tea service, cooking preparation, or cleaning
- Stainless steel construction with an integral drip tray for durability and ease of cleaning
This is a three-phase hardwired unit, which means it requires a dedicated electrical supply and a plumbed mains water connection. It is not a plug-in appliance. Installation must be completed by a qualified electrician and plumber, and the availability of a suitable three-phase supply needs to be confirmed before ordering. Once installed — whether on a counter top or a stand at a servery, back-of-bar, or kitchen pass — this is not a unit that gets moved around. Placement decisions should be made carefully at the planning stage.
The CTSV50T9 is well suited to medium-to-large operations with consistent hot water demand across a full service day: hotels, schools, hospitals, care homes, and large catering operations. Sites running on single-phase supply, or with more modest demand, would be better served by a lower-capacity unit. At the other end, very high-volume or multi-point sites may find a larger-capacity model the more practical choice.
If you want to talk through whether the capacity, electrical requirements, or configuration suits your specific site, the team is glad to help before you order.
Key Features
- 50-litre auto-fill tank with continuous mains-connected hot water supply
- Twin-tap dispensing for simultaneous use by multiple members of staff
- Seven-day programmable timer aligns heating cycles with operating hours
- ECO mode reduces energy consumption during quieter service periods
- Built-in diagnostics system provides early maintenance alerts
Operational Benefits
- Eliminates manual refilling, keeping service running without interruption
- Twin taps reduce queuing at peak times, improving overall service speed
- Programmable timer helps cut energy costs outside of operating hours
- Early diagnostic alerts reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns mid-service
- Consistent water temperature supports reliable results across different applications
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 50
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 555
- External height (mm)
- 760
- External width (mm)
- 440
- Heat-up time
- 35 mins
- Machine output
- 85 Litres per hour
- Material
- 304 grade Stainless Steel (Superbrush polish)
- Power rating (kw)
- 9
- Power type
- 3 Phase Hardwired
- Rapid draw-off ltr
- 50
- Rear connection clearance mm
- 45
- Tap clearance to drip tray mm
- 185
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 80 - 98
- Weight (kg)
- 26.1
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The CTSV50T9 is a three-phase hardwired appliance and requires a dedicated three-phase supply installed by a qualified electrician. It cannot be run from a standard single-phase socket. If your site only has single-phase power available, a lower-capacity model would be the appropriate alternative — it is worth confirming your electrical supply before ordering.
- A 50-litre auto-fill boiler of this type is well suited to sustained, high-volume demand across a full service period — typical settings include hotel breakfast service, large staff canteens, hospital catering, and contract catering kitchens. The auto-fill system means the unit replenishes and reheats continuously, rather than running down to empty. For sites with particularly high simultaneous demand across multiple points, a larger-capacity unit may be worth considering.
- Not easily. The CTSV50T9 requires a fixed plumbed water connection and a hardwired three-phase electrical supply, so relocation is not straightforward once the unit is in place. Placement should be decided carefully at the planning stage, taking into account access to both services and the workflow requirements of the servery or kitchen area where it will be used.