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Sammic Floating Balls for SmartVide Sous Vide Water Bath

SKU: 1180080
Barcode: 8435561002095

£83.75(£100.50 inc VAT)
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These polypropylene floating balls are a practical accessory for use with Sammic SmartVide immersion circulators and open water baths. They sit on the surface of the bath, forming a floating layer that acts as an insulating blanket across the water.

In a busy kitchen running extended sous vide cooks, an uncovered water bath loses heat through the surface and sheds steam continuously throughout service. Over a long cook cycle, that means the circulator works harder to maintain temperature, energy consumption rises, and the kitchen environment takes on more moisture and heat. A layer of floating balls addresses all of this in a straightforward, low-maintenance way.

The practical advantages during service are worth noting:

  • Reduces surface heat loss, helping the circulator hold temperature more efficiently
  • Cuts evaporation, meaning less topping up of the bath during long cook cycles
  • Helps keep vacuum-packed product submerged and evenly exposed to the water
  • Reduces steam and splashing at the surface, improving working conditions around the bath
  • Rated for use at high temperatures, making them suitable across the full range of sous vide cooking

These balls are a sensible addition for any kitchen running a SmartVide circulator with an open container, particularly where cook cycles run overnight or across a full service period. They require no installation and are straightforward to clean.

If you are putting together a sous vide setup and want to make sure you have the right accessories for your volume and cooking style, the team are happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

How many floating balls do I need to cover my water bath?

This depends on the surface area of your container. The balls should be packed closely enough to form a reasonably continuous layer across the water surface — sparse coverage will reduce their effectiveness at limiting heat loss and evaporation. It is worth calculating the surface area of your bath and ordering enough to achieve good coverage, typically with a small surplus to allow for displacement when pouches are added.

Can the floating balls be used with containers other than Sammic's own?

Yes. Provided the container is open-topped and the bath fluid is water or a compatible liquid, the balls will work in any open bath setup. They are designed for use with the SmartVide range but are not restricted to Sammic containers.

How do you clean and maintain floating balls between services?

The polypropylene material is smooth and non-porous, so residue does not adhere readily. They can be rinsed and wiped down between uses. As with any item in contact with food or cooking liquids, routine cleaning and periodic inspection for damage is good practice.
Sammic Floating Balls for SmartVide Sous Vide Water Bath

£83.75(£100.50 inc VAT)

£83.75(£100.50 inc VAT)

These polypropylene floating balls are a practical accessory for use with Sammic SmartVide immersion circulators and open water baths. They sit on the surface of the bath, forming a floating layer that acts as an insulating blanket across the water.

In a busy kitchen running extended sous vide cooks, an uncovered water bath loses heat through the surface and sheds steam continuously throughout service. Over a long cook cycle, that means the circulator works harder to maintain temperature, energy consumption rises, and the kitchen environment takes on more moisture and heat. A layer of floating balls addresses all of this in a straightforward, low-maintenance way.

The practical advantages during service are worth noting:

  • Reduces surface heat loss, helping the circulator hold temperature more efficiently
  • Cuts evaporation, meaning less topping up of the bath during long cook cycles
  • Helps keep vacuum-packed product submerged and evenly exposed to the water
  • Reduces steam and splashing at the surface, improving working conditions around the bath
  • Rated for use at high temperatures, making them suitable across the full range of sous vide cooking

These balls are a sensible addition for any kitchen running a SmartVide circulator with an open container, particularly where cook cycles run overnight or across a full service period. They require no installation and are straightforward to clean.

If you are putting together a sous vide setup and want to make sure you have the right accessories for your volume and cooking style, the team are happy to talk it through.