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Metcalfe GU4 14lb Pedestal Potato Peeler
£2,330.00(£2,796.00 inc VAT)
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The Metcalfe GU4 is a floor-standing, pedestal-mounted electric potato peeler with a 14lb working capacity. It occupies a modest footprint on the kitchen floor, making it a practical choice where worktop space is limited and a dedicated, reliable peeling machine is needed without the scale of a full production unit.
The motor and gearbox sit enclosed within the pedestal column, which keeps external surfaces clean and removes exposed moving parts from the prep environment. A flexible coupling between the motor and drive shaft provides a degree of overload protection — a useful feature in a busy kitchen where the occasional jam is unavoidable. The peeling chamber uses an abrasive-bonded rotor plate combined with cast-in abrasive serrations on the chamber wall, eliminating a separate lining and reducing one ongoing source of wear and replacement cost.
Day-to-day, ease of cleaning is as important as peeling performance. The top casting lifts away without tools, the rotor plate removes quickly for inspection or a thorough clean, and the chamber supports a flush-clean method that keeps turnaround time short between prep batches. This suits kitchens running a structured daily prep cycle rather than continuous high-volume production.
- Enclosed pedestal column keeps motor and gearbox clean and inaccessible during use
- Tool-free top casting removal gives quick access for cleaning and rotor inspection
- Flush-clean chamber design reduces turnaround time between prep batches
- Wall-mounted starter includes emergency stop, no-volt release, and overload protection
- Available in single or three phase supply and standard or low pedestal height configurations
Installation requires a suitable electrical supply — single or three phase depending on the specification ordered — along with a water connection and adequate drainage. The water inlet includes an air break in line with current UK water regulations. Pedestal height variants are available to suit different counter and workflow heights, and clearance should be allowed around the unit for daily cleaning and rotor removal.
The GU4 is well suited to schools, pubs, care homes, contract caterers, and independent restaurants with a consistent daily potato prep requirement. It is not intended for continuous high-throughput production. Sites running multiple sittings with short prep windows, or kitchens with significantly higher daily volumes, may find a larger-capacity machine a better fit for their workflow. Equally, lower-volume operations with worktop space available may be equally well served by a countertop model.
If you are working out whether the GU4's capacity suits your prep routine, or have questions about electrical supply and positioning, the team is happy to talk through the detail before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GU4 suitable for a kitchen peeling potatoes for two sittings per day?
The GU4 is well suited to a single structured daily prep cycle. If your kitchen runs two distinct sittings and needs to peel significant volumes in a short window between them, it is worth discussing throughput requirements with the team — there may be a higher-capacity floor-standing model that fits the workflow more comfortably.
What electrical and water connections does the GU4 require?
The GU4 is available in single or three phase electrical supply options, so the right specification will depend on what is available in your kitchen. It also requires a mains water connection and a floor drain for discharge — the water inlet includes an air break as required by current UK water regulations. Confirming your available supply before ordering is advisable.
How straightforward is daily cleaning on this machine?
The top casting lifts away without tools, giving direct access to the rotor plate, which also removes quickly for inspection or a thorough wash-down. The chamber itself supports a flush-clean method during prep, which helps keep turnaround time short. Allowing adequate clearance around the unit when positioning it will make the daily clean noticeably easier.
Size and weight
- External width
- 476 mm
- External depth
- 491 mm
- External height
- 975 mm
Capacity and performance
- Capacity
- 6 Kg
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 1.5 kW
£2,330.00(£2,796.00 inc VAT)
£2,330.00(£2,796.00 inc VAT)
The Metcalfe GU4 is a floor-standing, pedestal-mounted electric potato peeler with a 14lb working capacity. It occupies a modest footprint on the kitchen floor, making it a practical choice where worktop space is limited and a dedicated, reliable peeling machine is needed without the scale of a full production unit.
The motor and gearbox sit enclosed within the pedestal column, which keeps external surfaces clean and removes exposed moving parts from the prep environment. A flexible coupling between the motor and drive shaft provides a degree of overload protection — a useful feature in a busy kitchen where the occasional jam is unavoidable. The peeling chamber uses an abrasive-bonded rotor plate combined with cast-in abrasive serrations on the chamber wall, eliminating a separate lining and reducing one ongoing source of wear and replacement cost.
Day-to-day, ease of cleaning is as important as peeling performance. The top casting lifts away without tools, the rotor plate removes quickly for inspection or a thorough clean, and the chamber supports a flush-clean method that keeps turnaround time short between prep batches. This suits kitchens running a structured daily prep cycle rather than continuous high-volume production.
- Enclosed pedestal column keeps motor and gearbox clean and inaccessible during use
- Tool-free top casting removal gives quick access for cleaning and rotor inspection
- Flush-clean chamber design reduces turnaround time between prep batches
- Wall-mounted starter includes emergency stop, no-volt release, and overload protection
- Available in single or three phase supply and standard or low pedestal height configurations
Installation requires a suitable electrical supply — single or three phase depending on the specification ordered — along with a water connection and adequate drainage. The water inlet includes an air break in line with current UK water regulations. Pedestal height variants are available to suit different counter and workflow heights, and clearance should be allowed around the unit for daily cleaning and rotor removal.
The GU4 is well suited to schools, pubs, care homes, contract caterers, and independent restaurants with a consistent daily potato prep requirement. It is not intended for continuous high-throughput production. Sites running multiple sittings with short prep windows, or kitchens with significantly higher daily volumes, may find a larger-capacity machine a better fit for their workflow. Equally, lower-volume operations with worktop space available may be equally well served by a countertop model.
If you are working out whether the GU4's capacity suits your prep routine, or have questions about electrical supply and positioning, the team is happy to talk through the detail before you order.
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