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Instanta
Instanta SV12 12 Litre Digital Water Bath for Sous Vide
£556.00(£667.20 inc VAT)
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The Instanta SV12 is a 12-litre digital water bath designed specifically for sous vide cooking in commercial kitchen environments. It maintains a precisely regulated water temperature throughout the cook cycle — which is the single most important requirement for reliable sous vide results, whether you are cooking proteins, vegetables, or pre-portioned items ahead of service.
In a working kitchen, consistency and repeatability matter more than headline features. The SV12 holds a stable temperature from start to finish, which is exactly what sous vide demands. The digital controls and count-up timer allow chefs to monitor progress without relying on secondary equipment, and the extra-deep tank provides enough capacity to handle moderate batch volumes without pouches becoming overcrowded. The low water level warning is a sensible safeguard during longer, unattended cook cycles.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- Precise digital temperature control supports consistent, repeatable results across service
- Count-up timer tracks cook times without additional equipment
- Extra-deep tank accommodates larger pouches and moderate batch volumes
- Low water level alert reduces risk of damage during unattended operation
- Self-contained countertop unit with no plumbing required
The SV12 is a plug-in countertop unit, so the practical requirements are minimal — a stable surface, adequate clearance for ventilation, and access to a standard power supply. There are no water inlet or drain connections involved, which keeps setup straightforward. It is worth being clear that at 12 litres, this unit is designed for smaller-scale sous vide programmes. Kitchens running sous vide as a continuous, high-volume production process would be better served by a higher-capacity model.
The SV12 is well suited to independent restaurants, gastropubs, boutique hotels, and catering operations where sous vide forms part of the menu rather than the entire production workflow. It is a practical starting point for kitchens integrating sous vide without committing to large-format equipment.
If you are weighing up whether the SV12 fits the batch sizes and service volumes you have in mind, it is worth talking it through before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SV12 suitable for a kitchen running sous vide every service?
Yes, provided the volume is moderate rather than continuous high-batch production. The SV12 works well where sous vide is a regular part of the menu rather than the primary cooking method for large numbers of covers. If you are running substantial batch volumes through every service, a higher-capacity water bath would be worth considering.
What are the installation requirements for the SV12?
The SV12 is a self-contained countertop unit that plugs into a standard power supply — there are no water inlet, drain, or gas connections required. You will need a stable surface with adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation, but beyond that the setup is straightforward and requires no specialist installation.
How does the SV12 compare to immersion circulator-style sous vide equipment?
The SV12 is a standalone water bath with an integrated tank, rather than a circulator that clips onto an external container. This makes it a more self-contained and portable option, though the fixed tank size does place a ceiling on batch capacity. For kitchens that need flexibility in tank volume or higher throughput, a circulator-and-container setup or a larger water bath may be more appropriate — it is worth thinking through your typical batch sizes before deciding.
- Capacity (litres)
- 12
- Country of origin
- UK
- External depth
- 385 mm
- External height
- 325 mm
- External width
- 286 mm
- Fill capacity
- 8
- Heat up time
- 16 mins
- Material
- 304 grade Stainless Steel (Superbrush polish)
- Power rating
- 1.6 kW
- Temperature range
- 30 - 98 °C
- Weight
- 6.8 kg
£556.00(£667.20 inc VAT)
£556.00(£667.20 inc VAT)
The Instanta SV12 is a 12-litre digital water bath designed specifically for sous vide cooking in commercial kitchen environments. It maintains a precisely regulated water temperature throughout the cook cycle — which is the single most important requirement for reliable sous vide results, whether you are cooking proteins, vegetables, or pre-portioned items ahead of service.
In a working kitchen, consistency and repeatability matter more than headline features. The SV12 holds a stable temperature from start to finish, which is exactly what sous vide demands. The digital controls and count-up timer allow chefs to monitor progress without relying on secondary equipment, and the extra-deep tank provides enough capacity to handle moderate batch volumes without pouches becoming overcrowded. The low water level warning is a sensible safeguard during longer, unattended cook cycles.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- Precise digital temperature control supports consistent, repeatable results across service
- Count-up timer tracks cook times without additional equipment
- Extra-deep tank accommodates larger pouches and moderate batch volumes
- Low water level alert reduces risk of damage during unattended operation
- Self-contained countertop unit with no plumbing required
The SV12 is a plug-in countertop unit, so the practical requirements are minimal — a stable surface, adequate clearance for ventilation, and access to a standard power supply. There are no water inlet or drain connections involved, which keeps setup straightforward. It is worth being clear that at 12 litres, this unit is designed for smaller-scale sous vide programmes. Kitchens running sous vide as a continuous, high-volume production process would be better served by a higher-capacity model.
The SV12 is well suited to independent restaurants, gastropubs, boutique hotels, and catering operations where sous vide forms part of the menu rather than the entire production workflow. It is a practical starting point for kitchens integrating sous vide without committing to large-format equipment.
If you are weighing up whether the SV12 fits the batch sizes and service volumes you have in mind, it is worth talking it through before you decide.
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