Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg 2/3 Jacket, 80 Gallon — 18KW, 220V, 1PH
Model KELS-80_18KW_220V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
KELS-80. a capacity of 80 gallons (303 liters). The Southbend KELS-20, KELS-25, KELS-30, KELS-40, KELS-60, KELS-80, and KELS-100 kettle operates electrically. fuel type: electric. input kw: 18. voltage: 220. phase: single-phase. The controls are integrally mounted and include a power switch, thermostat, pilot light, low water light, vacuum/pressure gauge, safety relief valve, and low water shut off. Construction is all welded #4 finish stainless steel, type 304. The steam jacket of the Southbend KELS-20 through KELS-100 steam kettle surrounds the lower two-thirds of the kettle. The Southbend KELS steam kettle's draw-off valve has a 2-inch (50 mm) size. The KELS-40, KELS-60 and KELS-80 18-kW single-phase configuration draws 81.8 A per line at 220 V.
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 3 in
- Capacity
- 80 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 18 kW
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 36.75 in
- Phase
- single-phase
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 3 in
- Steam jacket coverage
- lower two-thirds of the kettle
- Voltage
- 220 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.