Southbend®
Twin Electric Counter Tilt Kettle 2/3 Jacket, 12 Gallon, 12KW Each — 240V, 3PH
Model KECT-12-2_24KW_240V_3PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend KECT twin kettle assembly contains two kettles. The Southbend KECT kettle assembly is a counter-type kettle. The KECT-12-2 configuration is listed with a capacity of 12 gallons (45 liters). The Southbend KECT kettle assembly has a tilting configuration. The KECT-12-2 electrical configuration is phase 3. The KECT-12-2 phase-3 electrical configuration is listed for 240 V. The KECT-12-2 electrical configuration is rated at 24 kW. The Southbend KECT kettle operates from 165°F (74°C) at the low end of its temperature range. The Southbend KECT kettle operates up to 285°F (140°C) at the high end of its temperature range. The Southbend KECT kettle's steam jacket covers the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The interior cooking surface of the Southbend KECT kettle is type 316 stainless steel. The controls are water resistant and integrally mounted, and include a power switch, solid state thermostat, pilot light, vacuum/pressure gauge, safety valve, and low water shut off with low water light for each kettle.
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 2 in
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Highest temperature setting
- 285 F
- Input kW
- 24 kW
- Installation type
- countertop
- Lowest temperature setting
- 165 F
- NSF certified
- Yes
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 55.25 in
- Phase
- 3 phase
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Steam jacket coverage
- lower 2/3 of the kettle
- Voltage
- 240 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.





