Hot Water Urns

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Hot water urns are a popular appliance and perfect for boiling large amounts of water giving your staff and customers an instant supply of boiling water while eliminating the need for time consuming kettles. Hot water urns are portable and versatile, making them useful for catering events, buffets, staff rooms and more. We offer a range of quality commercial hot water urns from brands including Robatherm and Apuro.

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Choosing a hot water urn

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Types of urn and boiler

  • Hot water urns from 10 to 40 litres, single or double walled
  • Hands-free water boilers in 20 and 40 litres
  • A 15 litre coffee percolator for about 100 cups of brewed coffee

For sizes, cups per litre, boil times and 10 amp versus 15 amp, read our hot water urn size guide. For espresso, see our commercial coffee machines.

Single or double walled?

A double-walled urn has an insulated layer between the tank and the outside. It holds its heat with less power and the outside stays cooler to the touch. The Apuro energy-saving urns and the Robatherm urns are double walled.

Can I set the water below boiling?

Yes, on most of ours. The Benchstar urns have a dial from 30C to 100C, the Apuro energy-saving urns run from 32C to 100C, and the Robatherm urns switch between a variable setting and a preset 95C. Lower settings suit green and specialty teas.

What is a hands-free water boiler?

A hands-free boiler is designed so staff fill a cup without touching the hot urn, which is more hygienic and lowers the risk of burns. Ours come in 20 and 40 litres with adjustable temperature. The hands-free tap lever that fits Robatherm urns is also in this range.

What happens if an urn boils dry?

Most of our urns have boil-dry protection that cuts the heat, which saves the urn from damage. Still, never switch an urn on empty, and refill it before the water runs low.

How do I look after an urn?

Empty it at the end of the day and descale it regularly, more often in hard water areas. Scale on the element slows heating and uses more power. Wipe the tap and drip tray daily.

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