Instanta CTS17F (3001F) 17 Ltr Auto-Fill Counter Top Water Boiler

The Instanta CTS17F is a mains-fed, auto-fill counter top water boiler designed to deliver a continuous supply of hot water throughout the service day without manual intervention. Connected directly to a cold water supply, it fills, heats, and maintains water at serving temperature automatically — removing the inconsistency that comes with manually filled urns and the risk of running dry during a busy period. Built-in multi-purpose filtration is integrated into the unit, which benefits operations in hard-water areas by reducing limescale accumulation on the heating element and improving the taste quality of the water.

In a working kitchen or servery environment, this kind of reliability matters. Whether it is a hotel breakfast operation, a staff canteen, or a café running a steady stream of hot drinks across a full shift, the auto-fill mechanism means the unit stays ready without requiring staff to monitor it. The LCD fault diagnosis display helps identify any issues quickly, which limits disruption to service. Long-life Incoloy heating elements are well regarded in commercial boiler applications for their durability under sustained use, and boil-dry protection provides a safeguard if the water supply is ever interrupted.

• Runs from a standard 13-amp plug — no dedicated electrical circuit required
• Auto-fill via mains water connection removes the need for manual refilling
• Integrated filtration reduces limescale and helps protect element longevity
• LCD fault display supports fast diagnosis and minimises service downtime
• Boil-dry protection guards against element damage during supply interruptions

Installation is straightforward. The unit sits on a counter, requires a nearby cold water feed, and plugs into a standard 13-amp socket — no specialist electrical work is needed. It is worth confirming that a suitable water connection point is accessible close to the intended position before ordering. The included stainless steel drip tray supports day-to-day hygiene.

The CTS17F is well suited to small and medium operations with consistent but moderate hot water demand — a café, a hotel servery, a staff dining room, or a similar single-point beverage station. Sites with higher throughput or multiple beverage points drawing simultaneously may find a larger-capacity unit more appropriate for their needs.

If you would like to talk through whether the output matches your expected service volume, or have questions about positioning and water connection, the team is happy to help you work through it.