Hatco FR2-3 Hydro-Heater Steam Tables & Food Wells
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Hatco FR2-3 Hydro-Heater Steam Tables & Food Wells
Description
Hatco Hydro-Heater FR2-3 Food Rethermalizer / Bain-Marie Heater – 3 kW
Electric • Stainless Front & Powder-Coated Body • Made in USABring pre-cooked entrées, soups and sauces up to serving temperature fast—and keep them there with confidence. Hatco’s patented Hydro-Heater uses “free-flow” water technology and a precise digital controller to maintain a crystal-clear bath between 140 °F and 190 °F (60 – 88 °C), providing rock-solid performance for drop-in food rethermalizers, bain-maries and steam tables up to 6′ long.
Key Features
- Electronic temperature controller with bright digital readout—accurate to within ±1 °F.
- 3 kW spiral heating element wrapped outside the stainless flow tube, so elements never touch water.
- Automatic low-water cut-off protects the heater from dry-fire damage.
- Durable stainless steel front panel paired with a black powder-coated hammertone body featuring IFS antimicrobial finish.
- Quick-clean design: two large clean-out caps and rear drain valve speed daily maintenance.
- Compact footprint (7.75″ W × 17.06″ D) tucks neatly under counters or vessels.
- cULus & UL EPH Classified for electrical safety and sanitation.
- Built in Wisconsin and supported 24/7 by Hatco’s award-winning service team.
Perfect For
- NSF 4 food rethermalizing applications
- Steam tables & bain-maries
- Pouch or bag production lines (sous-vide, boil-in-bag, etc.)
- Cafeterias, QSRs, convenience stores, catering & concessions
Sizing & Performance Guidance
- Bain-marie/steam table: ≥ 750 W per sq ft (0.8 W/cm²) of vessel top.
- Food rethermalizer: ≥ 2000 W per sq ft (2.2 W/cm²) of vessel top.
- One FR2-3 services wells up to 6′ (1829 mm) long—install with a perforated water baffle for best results.
Specifications
| Model | FR2-3 |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 3 kW |
| Temperature Range | 140 °F – 190 °F (60 °C – 88 °C) |
| Electrical | 208 V or 240 V, 50/60 Hz, single-phase (other configurations on request) |
| Dimensions | 7.75″ W × 17.06″ D × 12.36″ H (197 × 433 × 314 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 34 lb (15 kg) |
| Construction | Stainless steel front; black powder-coated steel body |
| Certifications | cULus, UL EPH Classified |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Options & Accessories (sold separately)
- All-stainless body & base
- Auto-fill solenoid kit
- Remote-mounted control package
- Security package (Torx® screws & control cover)
- Flush kit (hose, brush, stopper & adapter)
Warranty: 1-year parts & labor plus 24/7 technical support (US & Canada). Need a different kW size or voltage? Contact us for expert assistance.
