Lincat EB3FX/PB Filter Flow 15L Auto Fill Water Boiler
Product Description
The Lincat EB3FX/PB is a counter or wall-mounted water boiler with an integrated filtration system and automatic mains fill. It holds 15 litres and refills directly from the cold water...
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 525
- External height (mm)
- 600
- External width (mm)
- 250
- Machine output
- 31 Litres per hour
Product Description
The Lincat EB3FX/PB is a counter or wall-mounted water boiler with an integrated filtration system and automatic mains fill. It holds 15 litres and refills directly from the cold water supply throughout service, removing the need for staff to monitor or top up the tank manually. Push-button dispensing keeps operation simple and is well suited to both staffed and self-service settings.
In practice, the auto-fill and built-in filtration combination makes a noticeable difference in busier operations. The boiler maintains a consistent hot water supply through back-to-back demand — breakfast service, lunchtime rushes, or meeting catering — without the recovery delays that can affect manually filled units. In hard water areas particularly, the continuous filtration helps reduce scale build-up, which has a direct effect on maintenance frequency and the taste of hot drinks served.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the EB3FX/PB offers several practical advantages:
- Adjustable temperature output suitable for tea, coffee, and specialist hot drinks systems
- LCD panel provides clear operational status and diagnostic feedback
- PIN security and lock mode for controlled access in self-service environments
- 7-day programmable timer to manage energy use across varied trading patterns
- Tool-free filter cartridge replacement supports straightforward in-house maintenance
Installation is uncomplicated. The unit runs from a standard 13-amp plug, so no dedicated electrical circuit is required, and it connects directly to a mains cold water feed. It is compact enough to sit on most counter positions and can be wall-mounted where bench space is limited. Filter cartridges are designed for easy replacement without specialist intervention.
This boiler is a practical fit for cafés, hotel lounges, office catering facilities, staff restaurants, and similar settings where reliable hot water availability matters throughout the day. It is a counter-top solution suited to moderate throughput — for sites with significantly higher or more concentrated demand, a higher-capacity unit may be worth considering.
If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right match for your service volumes or water supply setup, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Automatic mains fill eliminates manual topping up throughout service
- Integrated filtration system continuously reduces scale and improves water quality
- Push-button dispensing with PIN security and lockable self-service mode
- 7-day programmable timer for scheduled on and off across trading patterns
- Runs from a standard 13-amp plug with direct mains cold water connection
Operational Benefits
- Maintains consistent hot water supply through peak demand without staff intervention
- Reduces scale build-up in hard water areas, lowering maintenance frequency over time
- Supports controlled self-service operation with minimal supervision required
- Programmable timer helps manage energy consumption across varied opening hours
- Simple installation with no dedicated electrical work or specialist plumbing required
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 525
- External height (mm)
- 600
- External width (mm)
- 250
- Machine output
- 31 Litres per hour
- Power rating (kw)
- 3
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 70 - 98
- Weight (kg)
- 13
Frequently Asked Questions
- The EB3FX/PB is well suited to moderate throughput environments — cafés, hotel lounges, office catering, and similar settings where demand is steady rather than extremely concentrated. The automatic mains fill means it replenishes continuously rather than relying on a fixed tank reserve, which helps it handle back-to-back service periods. For very high-volume or rapid-burst demand settings, it is worth discussing whether a larger-capacity unit would be a closer match.
- The unit runs from a standard 13-amp plug socket, so no dedicated electrical work or rewiring is needed. It connects directly to a mains cold water supply for automatic filling — a standard push-fit or threaded connection is typical. It can sit on a counter or be wall-mounted, and the compact footprint means it fits into most existing service areas without significant rearrangement.
- The integrated filter cartridge treats the incoming mains water before it enters the boiler tank, helping to reduce limescale and improve the taste of hot drinks — particularly useful in hard water regions. Cartridge replacement is designed to be carried out in-house without tools or specialist knowledge. Replacement frequency will depend on local water hardness and usage volume, and Lincat provides guidance on this through the unit's LCD panel diagnostics.