Instanta CTS17F (3001F) 17 Ltr Counter Top Water Boiler
Product Description
The Instanta CTS17F is a counter top auto-fill water boiler designed for consistent, on-demand hot water in commercial environments. It connects directly to a mains water supply, fills automatically, and...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 17
- Country of origin
- UK
- Depth excluding drip tray mm
- 362
- External depth (mm)
- 510
Product Description
The Instanta CTS17F is a counter top auto-fill water boiler designed for consistent, on-demand hot water in commercial environments. It connects directly to a mains water supply, fills automatically, and maintains water at serving temperature throughout the day — removing the need for manual refilling and the inconsistency that comes with it.
In practice, this type of unit is well suited to beverage stations, hotel breakfast and room service operations, staff canteens, and cafés where hot water is needed reliably across a full service period. The auto-fill system means the boiler remains ready without operator intervention, which matters during busy periods when attention is elsewhere. The built-in filtration reduces limescale build-up on the heating element — a practical benefit in hard-water areas that helps maintain performance and extends service intervals.
A few operational points worth noting:
- Runs on a standard 13-amp plug, so no dedicated electrical supply is required
- Built-in multi-purpose filtration reduces limescale and improves water quality
- LCD fault diagnosis helps identify issues quickly, reducing downtime
- Long-life Incoloy heating elements are well regarded for durability under continuous use
- Boil-dry protection prevents element damage if the water supply is interrupted
Installation is straightforward — the unit sits on a counter, requires a cold water connection, and plugs into a standard 13-amp socket. It is worth confirming you have a suitable water feed point close to the intended position. The stainless steel drip tray is included and aids day-to-day hygiene management.
The CTS17F is a sensible choice for small to medium operations with moderate hot water demand — a café, a hotel servery, or a staff dining room. Sites with higher throughput or multiple beverage points running simultaneously may find a larger-capacity unit more appropriate.
If you are unsure whether the output matches your expected service volume, or you have questions about positioning and water connection, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Auto-fill mains connection maintains constant water level throughout service
- Built-in multi-purpose filtration reduces limescale on heating elements
- LCD fault diagnosis system identifies issues to minimise service downtime
- Long-life Incoloy heating elements engineered for continuous commercial use
- Operates from a standard 13-amp plug with no dedicated supply required
Operational Benefits
- Removes manual refilling, freeing staff to focus on service tasks
- Filtration reduces maintenance frequency, particularly in hard-water areas
- Consistent water temperature supports reliable beverage quality throughout service
- Boil-dry protection prevents costly element damage during supply interruptions
- Compact counter top footprint suits space-constrained servery or café environments
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 17
- Country of origin
- UK
- Depth excluding drip tray mm
- 362
- External depth (mm)
- 510
- External height (mm)
- 668
- External width (mm)
- 243
- Heat-up time
- 42 mins
- Machine output
- 27 Litres per hour
- Material
- 304 grade Stainless Steel (Superbrush polish)
- Power rating (kw)
- 3
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Rapid draw-off ltr
- 17
- Rear connection clearance mm
- 50
- Tap clearance to drip tray mm
- 190
- Temperature range (deg c)
- Up To 96°C
- Weight (kg)
- 14.4
Frequently Asked Questions
- The CTS17F is well suited to small to medium cafés with steady hot water demand across a service period. Because it auto-fills and maintains temperature continuously, it handles moderate throughput reliably. If your operation runs multiple beverage points simultaneously or you are serving high volumes back-to-back, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would give you more headroom.
- The boiler requires a cold mains water connection and a standard 13-amp socket — no dedicated electrical circuit is needed. It sits on a counter surface, so the main practical consideration is having a suitable water feed and waste point within reach of the intended position. A qualified plumber should make the water connection.
- The integrated filter reduces limescale accumulation on the heating element, which is particularly valuable in hard-water regions where scale build-up is a common cause of element failure. Filter cartridges will need periodic replacement depending on local water hardness and usage volume — factoring in replacement cartridge costs is worthwhile when assessing the total cost of ownership.