Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Pedestal, 2/3 Jacket, 40 Gallon — 18KW, 220V, 1PH
Model KEPS-40_18KW_220V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend Steam KEPS kettle is a pedestal kettle. KEPS-40. capacity gal: 40. The Southbend Steam KEPS kettle is self-generating. The Southbend Steam KEPS kettle has a steam jacket around the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The Southbend Steam KEPS kettle may be supplied for operation at 220 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, for 12 to 18 kW only. 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 shutoff. Construction is all-welded #4-finish type 304 stainless steel. The interior liner is standard 316 for high-acid-content cooking. The Southbend Steam KEPS kettle is NSF certified.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 40 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 18 kW
- NSF certified
- Yes
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Steam jacket coverage
- lower 2/3
- Voltage
- 220 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.