Hatco Hydro-Heater FR2-6 Food Rethermalizer / Bain-Marie Heater – 6 kW
Compact under-well water heater for rapid retherm & precise holdingEngineered for demanding commercial kitchens, the Hydro-Heater FR2-6 delivers 6 kW of electronically controlled heat to any bain-marie or hot-water vessel up to 6′ long, keeping foods at safe-serving temperatures while conserving valuable counter space.
Why you’ll love it
- Free-flow design rapidly brings water to the 165 °F (74 °C) retherm threshold, then maintains an adjustable 140–190 °F (60–88 °C) holding range.
- Spiral heating element wraps around a stainless-steel water tube—heating efficiently without contacting the water.
- Digital electronic controller with bright LED readout ensures pinpoint temperature accuracy.
- Built-in low-water cut-off and over-temperature protection safeguard both product and equipment.
- Front drain valve plus dual clean-out caps make routine deliming fast and mess-free.
- Stainless-steel front panel paired with a rugged, antimicrobial powder-coated body resists corrosion and fingerprints.
- Compact 7.75″-wide footprint tucks neatly beneath wells, steam tables and custom water baths.
- Certified cULus & UL EPH Classified; qualifies for NSF 4 compliance when integrated into an approved vessel.
- Proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.
Specifications
| Model | FR2-6 Hydro-Heater |
|---|---|
| Application | Food rethermalizing / bain-marie heating for vessels up to 6′ (1829 mm)* |
| Total Power | 6 kW |
| Temperature Range | 140–190 °F (60–88 °C) |
| Electrical | 208 or 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 ph (28.8 A @ 208 V / 25 A @ 240 V) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 7.75″ × 17.06″ × 12.36″ (197 × 433 × 314 mm) |
| Ship Weight | 34 lb (15 kg) |
| Construction | Stainless-steel front; black hammertone powder-coated body & base |
| Certifications | cULus, UL EPH Classified, ANSI/NSF 4 (construction) |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Perfect for
- Restaurants & hotel kitchens batch-retherming chilled entrées
- Cafeteria steam tables & serving lines
- Catering and banquet operations holding sauces or soups
- Convenience stores & delis maintaining prepared foods
*Must be installed with a perforated water baffle (not supplied). Optional factory-order upgrades include all-stainless body & base, auto-fill solenoid, remote-mounted controls and security hardware—ask your rep for details.
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- Consumable products are not returnable
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Certifications & Compliance
Tested by Underwriters Laboratories and meets applicable product safety standards.
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