Benchstar 30L Hot Water Urn - WB-30/10

The Benchstar WB-30/10 is a 30-litre commercial hot water urn built for offices, catering events, community centres and busy hospitality venues. A concealed heating element inside a mirror-finish stainless steel body gives fast heat-up and easy cleaning, while a rotary thermostat dial controls temperature precisely from +30 to +100C. An automatic boil limiter cuts power at boiling point, dual indicator lights show heating and keep-warm modes, and the non-drip tap carries a water-level gauge.

Why operators choose the WB-30/10

• 30 litre capacity on a 2.3 kW element — half again the volume of the 20 litre model from the same supply, which suits a larger sitting
• Rotary thermostat, +30 to +100C — hold at serving temperature or take it to a full boil, with marked levels rather than guesswork
• Automatic boil limiter — cuts power at boiling point, so the urn is not left boiling unattended
• Dual heating and keep-warm indicators — tell at a glance whether it is still coming up or holding
• Concealed heating element — nothing exposed inside the vessel, so descaling and cleaning are straightforward
• Non-drip tap with water level — clean dispensing and a visible level, so refills are planned rather than discovered
• Heat-resistant Bakelite-wrapped handles — a full 30 litre urn can be moved safely when hot
• Mirror-finish stainless steel — presentable for front-of-house buffet service and wipes clean

Specifications

Venue suitability

The WB-30/10 suits offices, community centres, function rooms, catering events and venues serving a larger sitting, where a 20 litre urn would need refilling mid-service. Both urns run on the same 2.3 kW element, so the 30 litre takes longer to reach temperature but covers more people per fill.

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Installation & delivery

It runs on a standard 240 V supply through a normal 10 A power outlet, so no dedicated circuit and no hard-wiring are needed. There is no plumbing — the urn is filled manually, so site it within reach of a tap and allow clearance beneath the spout. Plan bench space around the 420 mm width including handles. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 12-month return-to-base warranty — the unit is returned for service rather than attended on site. See our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What capacity is the WB-30/10? A: 30 litres. The WB-20/10 is the 20 litre version of the same urn, on the same 2.3kW element.

Q: Does it need plumbing? A: No. It is filled manually and only needs a standard 10A power outlet, which is what makes it practical for function rooms and off-site catering.

Q: What temperature range does it hold? A: +30 to +100C via a rotary thermostat dial, so it can hold water at serving temperature or take it to a full boil.

Q: What stops it boiling unattended? A: An automatic boil limiter cuts power once the water reaches boiling point.

Q: Is it slower to heat than the 20 litre model? A: It runs on the same 2.3kW element with half again the volume, so it takes longer to reach temperature from cold but serves more people per fill.

Q: What warranty applies? A: Twelve months, return to base. The unit is returned for service rather than a technician attending on site — reasonable on a benchtop appliance you can transport, but worth factoring into downtime planning.