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A 30l urn heats and holds hot water so staff pour tea and coffee straight from a tap instead of boiling kettles. A 30 litre urn holds around 120 cups at 250 ml, so a 30l hot water urn or hot water urn 30l covers a full room in one fill, which is the size clubs, conference centres and large catering jobs buy.
It is also sold as a 30 litre hot water urn, a 30l tea urn, a 30 litre tea urn, a 30l catering urn or a 30l water urn. Compare it against the 20 litre and 40 litre sizes, or see the full commercial hot water urns range.
Request a callback before you order a tank this size, so we can check your bench and power.
These are the top FAQs for 30 Litre Hot Water Urn
What kind of venue needs 30 litres?
One serving a few hundred drinks across a session: club functions, school and community events, conference catering, large weddings. Below that, the smaller sizes are easier to live with.
If a single sitting is bigger again, a 40 litre urn or a second unit is the answer.
How long does a tank this size take to come up to temperature?
Longer than the small models, and that is the real planning constraint. Switch on well ahead, and fill from the hot tap where the water quality allows it.
The element rating on the product page is what determines the time, so compare that rather than capacity alone.
Does a 30 litre urn need a dedicated circuit?
Many at this size do, and some are hardwired rather than plugged in. Confirm the electrical requirement on the listing and have an electrician check the site before delivery.
Our appliance installation page covers what is involved.
Can I move a 30 litre urn between function rooms?
Only empty, and ideally on wheels. Full, the water weight makes it a two-person lift and a spill risk.
A stainless steel catering trolley is the usual solution; fill it in position, not before.
What stops the tap scalding guests at self-serve?
A push or spring-return tap closes itself, and a deep drip tray keeps splashes off the bench. Site the urn so guests reach the tap without leaning across it, and put signage at the station.
For high-traffic self-serve, disposable cups and dispensers keep hands off the cup stack.
Is stainless steel worth paying for at this capacity?
Yes. A tank this large is cleaned constantly and knocked regularly. 304 stainless steel is the food-safety grade used in Australian commercial kitchens, it insulates better than plastic and it survives the handling.
The rest of the stainless steel equipment range is specified the same way for the same reasons.
How do I work out running cost against a smaller urn?
The honest answer is that it depends on your tariff, your fill volume and how long you hold. The habit that saves the most money is filling to the volume you will serve, not to the line.
Compare element ratings on the listings rather than capacity, and check the specifications reference for what each figure means.
What should I pair with an urn this big?
A cup and saucer run, teapots for table service, tea accessories for loose leaf, and cold drinks on a separate station.
Cold service is covered by commercial beverage dispensers and refrigerated drink dispensers.
