Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Pedestal, Full Jacket, 20 Gallon — 18KW, 208V, 1PH
Model KEPS-20F_18KW_208V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend KEPS-20F … is a pedestal kettle. The KEPS-20F kettle has a capacity of 20 gallons (76 liters). The Southbend KEPS-F kettle heats through a steam jacket surrounding the kettle. The 18 kW, 1-phase electrical configuration has a rated voltage of 208 V. The 18 kW, 1-phase, 208 V electrical configuration draws 86.5 amps per line. The controls 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 with 316 stainless steel for high-acid-content cooking. The Southbend KEPS-F kettle operates at a maximum pressure of 50 psi (345 kPa). The KEPS-20F, KEPS-30F, KEPS-40F, and KEPS-60F kettles require 3 inches (76 mm) of back clearance. The KEPS-20F, KEPS-30F, KEPS-40F, and KEPS-60F kettles require 3 inches (76 mm) of side clearance.
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 3 in
- Capacity
- 20 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Heat style
- steam jacket surrounding the kettle
- Input kW
- 18 kW
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 23.75 in
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 3 in
- Steam jacket coverage
- surrounds the full kettle
- Voltage
- 208 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.