Clifton FL4CA Clip-On Digital Immersion Circulator

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Clifton FL4CA Clip-On Digital Immersion Circulator

SKU: FL4CA

£626.00(£751.20 inc VAT)

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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • In the event of equipment failure its repair will be carried out at the manufacturer’s premises 2
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur

The Clifton FL4CA is a clip-on digital immersion circulator for sous vide cooking. Rather than requiring a dedicated water bath unit, it attaches directly to a suitable gastronorm container or deep pan, heating and circulating the water to a consistent, precise temperature. It is a practical format for kitchens where counter space is at a premium or where sous vide is needed alongside existing container equipment.

Temperature accuracy is central to sous vide cookery, and the FL4CA displays readings to 0.1°C resolution, maintaining that consistency across extended cooking cycles. This matters not only for texture and quality outcomes but for food safety compliance during long, low-temperature cooks. The integrated timer supports cycles of up to 99 hours with audio and visual alerts on completion, which reduces the need for constant monitoring during busy service periods. Settings are retained in memory between uses, saving setup time across shifts.

The clip-on format offers some clear operational advantages for the right kitchen:

  • Attaches to most standard gastronorm containers or suitable deep pans
  • No fixed plumbing or ventilation requirements — connects to a standard electrical supply
  • Retained memory settings reduce repetitive programming between services
  • A lower-commitment entry point for operations introducing sous vide technique

The container used must have adequate depth to maintain proper water coverage throughout the cook. Beyond selecting an appropriate vessel and a suitable power supply, there are no significant installation prerequisites.

This circulator is well suited to smaller restaurants, pop-up operations, and development kitchens where sous vide is used selectively rather than at sustained high volume. For sites running multiple simultaneous sous vide lines or cooking at continuous throughput, a purpose-built water bath or a higher-capacity circulator would be worth considering. Clifton Food Range has a long-standing reputation for accurate, well-built temperature-controlled equipment, and the FL4CA reflects that same focus.

If you are unsure whether the clip-on format fits your kitchen's workflow, or want to compare it against a water bath setup, the team is glad to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

What container does the FL4CA need to work correctly?

The circulator clips to most standard gastronorm containers or suitably sized deep pans. The key requirement is that the container has sufficient depth to keep the pump and heating element properly submerged throughout the cook — running the unit in a shallow vessel risks damage and uneven temperature distribution.

Is this circulator suitable for high-volume sous vide production?

The FL4CA is best matched to kitchens using sous vide selectively — a handful of portions per service rather than continuous large-batch production. Sites running multiple simultaneous sous vide lines or cooking at sustained high throughput would generally be better served by a purpose-built water bath or a higher-capacity circulator, and it is worth discussing your volume with us before deciding.

What are the installation requirements for the FL4CA?

There are no fixed installation requirements beyond a suitable electrical supply and an appropriate container. The unit requires no plumbing connection, drainage, or ventilation provision, which makes it straightforward to integrate into most kitchen setups or to move between workstations as needed.
Clifton FL4CA Clip-On Digital Immersion Circulator

£626.00(£751.20 inc VAT)

£626.00(£751.20 inc VAT)

Options
Options: Unit Only
  • Unit Only
  • With 2/1 Gastronorm Tank (620 x 500 x 200mm deep) - 56 litre

The Clifton FL4CA is a clip-on digital immersion circulator for sous vide cooking. Rather than requiring a dedicated water bath unit, it attaches directly to a suitable gastronorm container or deep pan, heating and circulating the water to a consistent, precise temperature. It is a practical format for kitchens where counter space is at a premium or where sous vide is needed alongside existing container equipment.

Temperature accuracy is central to sous vide cookery, and the FL4CA displays readings to 0.1°C resolution, maintaining that consistency across extended cooking cycles. This matters not only for texture and quality outcomes but for food safety compliance during long, low-temperature cooks. The integrated timer supports cycles of up to 99 hours with audio and visual alerts on completion, which reduces the need for constant monitoring during busy service periods. Settings are retained in memory between uses, saving setup time across shifts.

The clip-on format offers some clear operational advantages for the right kitchen:

  • Attaches to most standard gastronorm containers or suitable deep pans
  • No fixed plumbing or ventilation requirements — connects to a standard electrical supply
  • Retained memory settings reduce repetitive programming between services
  • A lower-commitment entry point for operations introducing sous vide technique

The container used must have adequate depth to maintain proper water coverage throughout the cook. Beyond selecting an appropriate vessel and a suitable power supply, there are no significant installation prerequisites.

This circulator is well suited to smaller restaurants, pop-up operations, and development kitchens where sous vide is used selectively rather than at sustained high volume. For sites running multiple simultaneous sous vide lines or cooking at continuous throughput, a purpose-built water bath or a higher-capacity circulator would be worth considering. Clifton Food Range has a long-standing reputation for accurate, well-built temperature-controlled equipment, and the FL4CA reflects that same focus.

If you are unsure whether the clip-on format fits your kitchen's workflow, or want to compare it against a water bath setup, the team is glad to talk it through.