Halcyon AMH500 500mm Basket Glasswasher With Drain Pump

The Halcyon AMH500 is a 500mm basket undercounter glasswasher designed for continuous commercial use. It sits beneath a standard bar or pass counter and is built to turn around glasses quickly and consistently throughout a busy service. The inclusion of a drain pump is the defining practical feature here — it opens up installation positions that would not be viable with gravity drainage alone, which is a common constraint in older bar builds and venues where the waste run is awkward.

In a working bar or pub environment, the AMH500 holds its own during the kind of sustained demand that builds through an evening service. The machine keeps pace without needing constant operator attention, and the soft-touch digital display keeps things straightforward for staff at all experience levels — useful in environments with high turnover or mixed training standards.

The design takes daily operational life seriously. Removable wash arms with inspection caps mean staff can check for blockages without calling in an engineer, and the quick-release tank makes end-of-day cleaning considerably less of a chore than on machines with fixed internal components. Key practical points:

• Drain pump fitted as standard — removes the need for gravity drainage at the install point
• Quick-release tank simplifies daily cleaning and end-of-service maintenance
• Removable wash arms with inspection caps for straightforward blockage checks
• Soft-touch digital display suits staff with varying levels of training
• Runs on a standard 13A connection, with single and three-phase options available

Installation is more straightforward than larger hood-type machines. You will need a cold water inlet, a drainage point, and an appropriate electrical supply. The drain pump removes one of the more common siting constraints, but water supply and waste connections should still be planned before fitting. It is worth confirming which electrical supply option suits your site before ordering.

The AMH500 is well suited to pubs, hotel bars, mid-sized restaurants, and similar venues where glass throughput is high but undercounter space is at a premium. It is a reliable choice for operators who need a machine that staff can run and clean without specialist knowledge. For very high-volume sites — large nightclubs or event operations with very high glass counts per hour — a higher-capacity machine may be worth considering. Smaller or lower-volume operations may equally find a more compact model a better fit for their needs.

If you would like to talk through whether the AMH500 suits your service volumes or want to confirm your site is set up correctly before you order, our team is available to help.