Pitco Frialator (Middleby) FBG18 Gas Fryers
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Pitco Frialator (Middleby) FBG18 Gas Fryers
Description
Pitco FBG18 Flat Bottom Gas Fryer
18" × 24" frying area • 42 – 65 lb oil capacity • 100,000 BTUEngineered for picture-perfect fish & chips, tempura, funnel cakes and other wet-battered favorites, the Pitco FBG18 delivers flat-bottom frying power without complicated blowers. A heavy-gauge mild-steel tank, solid-state controls and 100,000 BTU of even heat give you the consistency, speed and simplicity today’s high-volume kitchens demand.
Key Features
- 18" × 24" (45.7 × 61 cm) flat bottom cook zone prevents basket marks on delicate products.
- 42 – 65 lb (19 – 29.5 kg) oil capacity with 3 ¼" – 5" cook depth for menu flexibility.
- Blower-Free Burner Technology: 100,000 BTU/h of efficient, dependable heat—no power blowers to maintain.
- Solid-state thermostat with matchless ignition, auto-melt cycle & boil-out mode streamlines daily operation.
- Drain-valve interlock shuts burners off automatically whenever the 1 ¼" full-port drain is opened.
- Integrated gas control valve combines manual, pilot, main valve, gas filter & regulator functions (½ PSI max supply).
- Marine front edge holds wet-batter trays while keeping drips off the floor.
- Stainless-steel front, sides, door & splash-back stand up to tough commercial use.
- 9" adjustable legs provide a full 9" bottom clearance for easy cleaning beneath the unit.
Safety & Performance
- Temperature-limit switch cuts gas if oil temperature exceeds safe limits.
- Matchless standing-pilot ignition lights once per day for faster recovery and less component wear.
- Front-mounted drain extension, clean-out rod & removable flue splash guard included.
- Rear ¾" NPT gas connection; single 115 V, 0.7 A cord powers controls only.
Certifications
- NSF Listed
- CSA Flame & CSA Star
- CE Marked
Specifications
| Oil Capacity | 42 – 65 lb (19 – 29.5 kg) |
|---|---|
| Frying Area | 18" × 24" (45.7 × 61 cm) |
| Cook Depth | 3 ¼" – 5" (8.3 – 12.7 cm) |
| Heat Input | 100,000 BTU/h (29.2 kW) |
| Gas Type | Natural or LP (7 – 10" W.C. NG / 11 – 13" W.C. LP) |
| Gas Connection | ¾" NPT (rear) |
| Electrical | 115 V, 0.7 A (controls only) |
| Overall Width | 20" (50.8 cm) |
| Overall Depth | 34 ⅞" (88.6 cm) incl. flue |
| Overall Height | 52 ⅝" (133.7 cm) |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 270 lb (122.5 kg) |
| Drain Valve Size | 1 ¼" full-port |
Popular Options & Accessories
- Digital thermostat with countdown timer
- Locking front & rear casters (9")
- Tank cover, crumb tray & perforated pan divider
- Flexible gas hose with quick-disconnect
- FD-M filter drawer or Solo Filter system for fast, built-in, two-step filtration
Fry tank carries a 4-year prorated warranty; all other components are covered for 1 year parts & labor. Refer to Pitco’s full warranty statement for details.
