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Pitco
Pitco Solstice SG18S Free Standing LPG Gas Fryer
£3,767.00(£4,520.40 inc VAT)
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The Pitco SG18S is a free-standing LPG tube fryer built around Pitco's Solstice burner system — an atmospheric, blower-free heating design that has been a reliable choice in commercial kitchens for many years. The tube-style burner configuration heats oil directly and efficiently, making it well suited to operations where consistent frying performance is needed across a full service period. A millivolt thermostat with thermosafety pilot and a high-temperature safety limit switch are fitted as standard, providing basic but dependable temperature control and protection against overheating.
In a busy kitchen environment, recovery time is one of the most practical measures of a fryer's usefulness. The Solstice burner and baffle arrangement is designed to maintain oil temperature under load more effectively than simpler atmospheric designs, which matters during sustained service when product is being added to the oil repeatedly. The lower flue temperatures associated with this design also contribute to a more manageable working environment around the equipment.
From an operational standpoint, the SG18S offers several practical advantages for kitchen teams:
- Blower-free atmospheric design means fewer mechanical components and lower maintenance requirements
- Millivolt thermostat operates independently of mains electrical supply — useful where power supply to the fryer position is limited
- Stainless steel construction throughout for durability and ease of cleaning
- High-temperature safety cutout provides a secondary layer of protection during busy service
- Free-standing configuration allows flexible positioning within the kitchen
This unit runs on LPG (propane), so a confirmed LPG supply with appropriate regulator and pipework is required prior to installation. If your site has a mains natural gas connection, a natural gas variant is available and may be a more practical choice depending on your supply infrastructure. The unit's footprint and weight — 103kg when delivered — mean access and floor loading should be considered before installation, particularly in basement or upper-floor kitchens. Adequate ventilation and a suitable extraction canopy above the fryer are essential requirements.
The SG18S is a sensible choice for casual dining restaurants, fish and chip operations, pub kitchens, and similar settings with a steady frying workload. It is not the largest fryer in the Pitco range — operations with very high frying volume or multiple concurrent frying demands may find a higher-capacity model a better match for their throughput requirements.
If you are unsure whether this model suits your service volume or gas supply setup, we are happy to talk it through before you place an order.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SG18S suitable for a high-volume fish and chip operation?
The SG18S is well suited to steady, continuous frying workloads typical of fish and chip shops and casual dining kitchens. For very high-volume sites where the fryer is under near-constant demand across a long service period, it is worth discussing whether a larger-capacity model in the Pitco range would better match your throughput requirements — we can help assess that based on your expected covers and product mix.
What LPG installation requirements should I be aware of before ordering?
You will need a confirmed LPG supply with a correctly specified regulator and pipework installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer before this fryer can be commissioned. The unit must also be positioned beneath a suitable commercial extraction canopy to manage heat, steam, and combustion products safely. If your site already has a mains natural gas connection, the natural gas variant of this fryer may be a more straightforward and cost-effective option.
Does the millivolt thermostat affect how the fryer is controlled day to day?
A millivolt thermostat draws its operating power from the pilot flame itself rather than from a mains electrical connection, which means the fryer controls can function even where a dedicated electrical supply to the unit is not available. In practical terms, day-to-day operation is straightforward — operators set the temperature manually and the thermostat maintains it — though the control is less sophisticated than digital or programmable systems found on higher-specification models.
Size and weight
- Weight
- 103kg
- Dimensions
- 1172(H) x 499(W) x 876(D)mm
Capacity and performance
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Number of baskets
- 2
- Number of tanks
- 1
- Tank count
- 1
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts Only
£3,767.00(£4,520.40 inc VAT)
£3,767.00(£4,520.40 inc VAT)
The Pitco SG18S is a free-standing LPG tube fryer built around Pitco's Solstice burner system — an atmospheric, blower-free heating design that has been a reliable choice in commercial kitchens for many years. The tube-style burner configuration heats oil directly and efficiently, making it well suited to operations where consistent frying performance is needed across a full service period. A millivolt thermostat with thermosafety pilot and a high-temperature safety limit switch are fitted as standard, providing basic but dependable temperature control and protection against overheating.
In a busy kitchen environment, recovery time is one of the most practical measures of a fryer's usefulness. The Solstice burner and baffle arrangement is designed to maintain oil temperature under load more effectively than simpler atmospheric designs, which matters during sustained service when product is being added to the oil repeatedly. The lower flue temperatures associated with this design also contribute to a more manageable working environment around the equipment.
From an operational standpoint, the SG18S offers several practical advantages for kitchen teams:
- Blower-free atmospheric design means fewer mechanical components and lower maintenance requirements
- Millivolt thermostat operates independently of mains electrical supply — useful where power supply to the fryer position is limited
- Stainless steel construction throughout for durability and ease of cleaning
- High-temperature safety cutout provides a secondary layer of protection during busy service
- Free-standing configuration allows flexible positioning within the kitchen
This unit runs on LPG (propane), so a confirmed LPG supply with appropriate regulator and pipework is required prior to installation. If your site has a mains natural gas connection, a natural gas variant is available and may be a more practical choice depending on your supply infrastructure. The unit's footprint and weight — 103kg when delivered — mean access and floor loading should be considered before installation, particularly in basement or upper-floor kitchens. Adequate ventilation and a suitable extraction canopy above the fryer are essential requirements.
The SG18S is a sensible choice for casual dining restaurants, fish and chip operations, pub kitchens, and similar settings with a steady frying workload. It is not the largest fryer in the Pitco range — operations with very high frying volume or multiple concurrent frying demands may find a higher-capacity model a better match for their throughput requirements.
If you are unsure whether this model suits your service volume or gas supply setup, we are happy to talk it through before you place an order.
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