Instanta CTS3 (1000-M) 3 Litre Counter Top Water Boiler
Product Description
The Instanta CTS3 is a compact, manually filled counter top water boiler designed for commercial and semi-commercial environments where a reliable supply of hot water is needed without the complexity...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 3
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth (mm)
- 465
- External height (mm)
- 400
Product Description
The Instanta CTS3 is a compact, manually filled counter top water boiler designed for commercial and semi-commercial environments where a reliable supply of hot water is needed without the complexity of a plumbed-in installation. It runs from a standard 13-amp socket, which means it can be positioned wherever it is most useful — no electrical work required.
In a working environment, a unit of this size is well suited to steady, moderate demand: a front-of-house drinks station, a hotel servery, a small staff canteen, or a café where hot beverages are the primary draw. It handles consistent daily use without issue, though it is not intended for high-throughput sites drawing hot water continuously at volume throughout a full service period. At that level of demand, a larger auto-fill model would be the more appropriate choice.
The practical advantages of this unit are rooted in its simplicity and build quality rather than outright output:
- Incoloy heating element offers long-term durability under regular daily use
- Insulated body reduces heat loss between draws, helping to keep running costs down
- Integrated drip tray keeps the counter tidy and supports good hygiene routines
- Self-diagnostics flag faults early, helping to avoid unexpected downtime
- Stainless steel construction meets commercial hygiene standards
Because this model is not plumbed in, the tank requires manual refilling — a straightforward process, but one worth factoring in if the unit will be in near-continuous use. Beyond a stable, level counter surface and a nearby 13-amp socket, there are no installation requirements to plan around.
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 operations drawing hot water at pace across a full service, it is worth considering whether a higher-capacity or auto-fill unit would be a better long-term fit.
If you would like to talk through whether the CTS3 matches your expected demand before ordering, the team is glad to help.
Key Features
- 3-litre capacity with Incoloy heating element for reliable daily use
- Operates from a standard 13-amp plug with 1.75-metre cable
- Insulated stainless steel body minimises heat loss between draws
- Integrated drip tray fitted as standard for counter hygiene
- Self-diagnostic system identifies faults to reduce unexpected downtime
Operational Benefits
- Ready to position anywhere a 13-amp socket is available — no installation needed
- Insulated construction helps lower energy running costs throughout the day
- Consistent hot water supply keeps front-of-house beverage service running smoothly
- Early fault alerts help operators avoid disruptive mid-service breakdowns
- Compact footprint preserves valuable counter space in smaller work areas
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 is well suited to steady, moderate demand — a café with regular but not continuous hot water draw will generally find it reliable. If your site is pulling hot water at pace for the majority of a long service period, it is worth considering a higher-capacity or auto-fill model, as the manual refill requirement and tank size may become a limiting factor.
- No. The CTS3 is a manually filled unit with no plumbing connection, and it runs from a standard 13-amp plug socket. Positioning it on a stable, level counter near a suitable socket is all that is required before use.
- That depends on how frequently hot water is being drawn, but with a 3-litre capacity the tank will need topping up regularly in active service. For sites where uninterrupted supply is important and manual refilling would be disruptive, an auto-fill plumbed-in boiler may be a more practical long-term solution.