The Caterlite 20-litre water boiler is a freestanding, manual-fill unit designed for producing hot water for tea, coffee, and similar hot drinks service. It requires no plumbing connection, which makes it practical for use in locations where a fixed water supply is not readily available — event spaces, temporary catering setups, meeting rooms, or staff areas where running a supply line would be impractical.In operation, the unit heats a full 20-litre load and maintains temperature ready for service. A water level indicator lets operators see the fill state at a glance, and an automatic boil-dry cut-off provides a basic but important layer of protection if the unit runs low. The cut-off resets via a button on the base, so recovery from a low-water situation is straightforward without needing to move the unit.The stainless steel twin-walled construction keeps the exterior at a manageable temperature during use and makes the unit reasonably straightforward to wipe down between services. Key practical points include: No plumbing required — fills manually and connects to a standard 13A socket Boil-dry safety cut-off with base-mounted reset button Water level indicator for at-a-glance monitoring during service Twin-walled stainless steel body for safer handling and easy cleaning Lightweight build suitable for portable use or occasional relocation It is worth being clear about the intended use. This unit carries a light-duty, semi-commercial warranty rating, which reflects its design for intermittent rather than continuous heavy service. It is well suited to smaller hospitality businesses, office catering, village halls, function rooms, and mobile catering where demand is moderate. For sites running sustained high-volume drinks service throughout the day, a heavier-duty plumbed-in boiler would be a more appropriate choice.If you are unsure whether this unit matches your service volumes or whether a plumbed alternative would serve you better, the team are happy to talk it through.