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Maidaid
Maidaid Evolution 425 WS Undercounter Glasswasher with Drain Pump & Softener
£2,913.00(£3,495.60 inc VAT)
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The Maidaid Evolution 425 WS is a 400mm basket undercounter glasswasher designed for continuous use in commercial bar and hospitality environments. What distinguishes this model from a standard undercounter machine is the combination of an internal water softener and an onboard drain pump, both housed within a single self-contained unit. That removes the need for a separate softener cabinet and eliminates dependence on a gravity-fed waste connection — two practical advantages that make a real difference when siting a machine behind a busy bar. The unit carries WRAS approval, confirming compliance with UK water supply regulations.
In service, consistency matters as much as throughput. The double-skinned construction helps retain heat during prolonged runs and keeps operating noise to a reasonable level — a genuine consideration in open or customer-facing bar settings where machine noise carries. Multiple wash programmes allow operators to match the cycle to what is going through the machine: delicate wine glasses, pint glasses after a session rush, or items carrying heavier soil loads that benefit from a longer run.
The main operational advantages this configuration offers:
- Integrated softener prevents scale build-up without a separate external cabinet
- Onboard drain pump allows flexible waste routing away from floor-level drain points
- Multiple wash programmes matched to glass type and soil level
- Double-skin construction reduces noise during service in open bar environments
- Chemical dosing fitted as standard, reducing set-up time before first use
Installation requires a cold water supply, a drainage connection, and a suitable electrical supply. The drain pump adds useful flexibility on waste routing, but it is worth confirming the incoming plumbing position and electrical connection point before the machine is delivered rather than after. Two wash baskets are included with the unit.
The Evolution 425 WS suits pubs, hotel bars, function rooms, and smaller restaurant operations where glass turnover is steady but space behind the bar is limited. For sites running very high cover numbers or near-continuous back-to-back service across a long trading day, it is worth a conversation about whether a higher-capacity machine would serve better over the long term.
If you would like to talk through how this machine fits your specific setup before placing an order, the team is glad to help you work it out.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Evolution 425 WS suitable for a high-volume bar running continuous service?
The 425 WS handles steady, consistent glass turnover well and is a practical choice for pubs, hotel bars, and function rooms with moderate to busy service. For sites operating near-continuous back-to-back cycles across a long trading day or managing very high cover numbers, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would be a better long-term fit before committing to this unit.
What are the key installation requirements for this glasswasher?
The machine requires a cold water supply connection, a drainage outlet, and a suitable electrical supply. The onboard drain pump gives you flexibility on where the waste connects, which is particularly useful where a floor-level gravity drain is not conveniently positioned. It is sensible to confirm plumbing and electrical connection points at your site before the unit arrives to avoid delays on installation day.
Why does having an internal softener matter in a bar glasswasher?
Hard water causes limescale build-up inside the wash chamber and on heating elements, which reduces wash performance, increases energy use, and shortens machine life if left unmanaged. An integrated softener treats the incoming water supply before it enters the machine, removing the need for a separate softener unit and making this a more practical all-in-one solution, particularly in areas with moderately hard to hard water.
Size and weight
- External width
- 465 mm
- External depth
- 560 mm
- External height
- 690 mm
Washing
- Basket size
- 400mm
- Wash chamber height
- 295
- Cycle time
- 90-150 seconds
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 2.9 kW
£2,913.00(£3,495.60 inc VAT)
£2,913.00(£3,495.60 inc VAT)
The Maidaid Evolution 425 WS is a 400mm basket undercounter glasswasher designed for continuous use in commercial bar and hospitality environments. What distinguishes this model from a standard undercounter machine is the combination of an internal water softener and an onboard drain pump, both housed within a single self-contained unit. That removes the need for a separate softener cabinet and eliminates dependence on a gravity-fed waste connection — two practical advantages that make a real difference when siting a machine behind a busy bar. The unit carries WRAS approval, confirming compliance with UK water supply regulations.
In service, consistency matters as much as throughput. The double-skinned construction helps retain heat during prolonged runs and keeps operating noise to a reasonable level — a genuine consideration in open or customer-facing bar settings where machine noise carries. Multiple wash programmes allow operators to match the cycle to what is going through the machine: delicate wine glasses, pint glasses after a session rush, or items carrying heavier soil loads that benefit from a longer run.
The main operational advantages this configuration offers:
- Integrated softener prevents scale build-up without a separate external cabinet
- Onboard drain pump allows flexible waste routing away from floor-level drain points
- Multiple wash programmes matched to glass type and soil level
- Double-skin construction reduces noise during service in open bar environments
- Chemical dosing fitted as standard, reducing set-up time before first use
Installation requires a cold water supply, a drainage connection, and a suitable electrical supply. The drain pump adds useful flexibility on waste routing, but it is worth confirming the incoming plumbing position and electrical connection point before the machine is delivered rather than after. Two wash baskets are included with the unit.
The Evolution 425 WS suits pubs, hotel bars, function rooms, and smaller restaurant operations where glass turnover is steady but space behind the bar is limited. For sites running very high cover numbers or near-continuous back-to-back service across a long trading day, it is worth a conversation about whether a higher-capacity machine would serve better over the long term.
If you would like to talk through how this machine fits your specific setup before placing an order, the team is glad to help you work it out.
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