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Commercial Polycarbonate Jug | Ridged Water Pitcher with Cooling Tube | 1600ml Capacity | Olympia Kristallon HC357
£19.62
/ exc vat
£23.54/ inc vat
- Feature: Polycarbonate Construction
- Feature: Central Cooling Tube
- Feature: 1600ml Capacity
- Feature: Lightweight Design
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Product Overview
Here’s a brilliantly simple solution to a common problem. This commercial jug from Olympia's Kristallon range is designed for the rough and tumble of a busy service. Made from exceptionally tough polycarbonate, it gives you the smart look of glass without the constant worry of chips or shatters. It’s the perfect workhorse for serving chilled water, juices, or cordials, table after table.
It's built for any business that needs reliable, safe, and practical drink service, especially in high-traffic areas. Think bustling pub gardens, lively cafés, event catering, or even canteens. The star of the show is the central cooling tube – a clever insert you can fill with ice to keep drinks perfectly chilled without ever watering them down. This means the last glass served is as refreshing as the first.
With a generous 1.6-litre capacity and a design focused on durability and ease of use, this polycarbonate water jug 1600ml is more than just a pitcher; it’s a smart investment in smoother, safer service. It’s a piece of kit designed to make life easier for your staff and keep your customers happy, one perfectly chilled drink at a time.
Key Features and Benefits
- Feature: Polycarbonate Construction: It’s virtually unbreakable, saving you money on replacing shattered glassware.
- Feature: Central Cooling Tube: Keeps drinks properly chilled for longer without diluting them with melting ice.
- Feature: 1600ml Capacity: Serves a whole table in one go, meaning fewer trips for your staff.
- Feature: Lightweight Design: Easy for anyone to carry, even when full, reducing staff fatigue.
- Feature: Fast-Pour Spout: Delivers a quick, clean, and controlled pour, minimising spills and waste.
- Feature: Glasswasher Safe: Pop it in the glasswasher for a quick and hygienic clean at the end of service.
- Feature: Ridged Exterior: Provides a firm, secure grip for staff, even when the jug is wet.
- Feature: Highly Versatile: Ideal for everything from table water and juice to iced tea and batch cocktails.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Olympia
- SKU: HC357
- Capacity: 1.6 Ltr / 56.5oz
- Dimensions: 213(H) x 154(Ø)mm
- Weight: 0.46kg
- Material: Polycarbonate (Jug), Polypropylene (Lid)
- Colour: Clear
- Key Feature: Central Ice Cooling Tube
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes, Glasswasher Safe
Expert Review and Insights
The Olympia Kristallon jug is one of those brilliantly straightforward bits of kit that just works. For any pub or café with an outdoor space, it’s a must-have. Its toughness is legendary, but the real genius is the cooling tube. It keeps Pimm’s or water cold on a hot day without turning it into a watery mess. It’s practical, safe, and built for the real world of hospitality.
Freddie Wallace – Pub Equipment View Profile →
- Top Marks for Safety: The shatterproof design is a huge plus for busy beer gardens and family areas.
- Needs Pre-Planning: The cooling tube isn't instant; it needs to be frozen ahead of service.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Ferry Boat Inn, a popular riverside pub in Norwich, needed to replace its fragile glass water pitchers. With a large outdoor terrace prone to accidents and busy staff, breakages were becoming costly and time-consuming to deal with.
"We were losing a couple of glass jugs every month, which adds up. These Olympia polycarbonate ones are fantastic. They still look smart on the tables, the cooling insert is a big hit with customers on hot days, and we haven't had a single breakage since we got them. It's just one less thing to worry about."
Robert Clarke – General Manager
The switch completely eliminated their budget spend on replacement water jugs and significantly reduced service interruptions caused by breakages.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before first use, wash the jug, lid, and cooling tube in warm, soapy water and rinse well.
- To prepare the cooling tube, unscrew it from the lid, fill with water (leave a small gap at the top for expansion), and freeze until solid.
- Once frozen, simply screw the tube back onto the lid.
- Fill the jug with your chosen cold beverage and place the lid firmly on top to start chilling.
Keeping It Going
- The jug and lid are glasswasher safe for a fast and thorough clean.
- To maintain clarity, avoid using abrasive sponges or harsh chemical scourers that could scratch the surface.
- Always hand-wash and rinse the cooling tube separately after each use.
- Store upright in a clean, dry cupboard, ready for your next service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the jug completely shatterproof?
A: It's made from exceptionally tough polycarbonate, which is shatter-resistant. While no plastic is 100% indestructible, it's designed to withstand drops and knocks that would easily break glass.
Q: Can I put hot liquids in this jug?
A: No, this jug is designed for cold beverages only. Using it for hot liquids could damage the material.
Q: How long does the cooling tube keep drinks cold?
A: This depends on the room temperature, but it will keep drinks refreshingly chilled for a significant portion of a typical meal service, often for over an hour.
Q: Is the lid secure?
A: Yes, the polypropylene lid fits snugly on the ridged polycarbonate jug with cooling tube to prevent major splashes and keep drinks fresh.
Q: Does the polycarbonate stain easily with drinks like cranberry juice or squash?
A: Polycarbonate is highly stain-resistant. For best results, we recommend rinsing the jug promptly after using it with strongly coloured drinks.
Q: What is the exact capacity?
A: The total capacity is 1.6 litres, which is the same as 1600ml or approximately 56.5 fluid ounces.
Q: Is the material BPA-free?
A: Yes, Olympia's Kristallon polycarbonate range is manufactured to be food-safe and is a reliable choice for any commercial food service environment.
Q: How heavy is the jug when full of water?
A: The empty jug weighs 0.46kg. When filled with 1.6L of water, the total weight will be just over 2kg (2.06kg to be exact).
The Olympia Advantage: Practicality Meets Professionalism
With Olympia, you're not just buying a piece of equipment; you're investing in a reputation for no-nonsense reliability. The Olympia Kristallon HC357 pitcher embodies this philosophy. It's a tool engineered to solve the daily headaches of a commercial environment: costly breakages, customer complaints about lukewarm drinks, and the safety risks of shattered glass. Over time, the value of this jug is measured not just by its price, but by the money saved on replacing fragile alternatives and the time saved by your staff. It’s about creating operational smoothness and maintaining a professional image, even in the most casual, high-traffic settings. This is equipment that works as hard as you do, delivering consistency and peace of mind, service after service.
Explore more from OlympiaHow the Cooling Insert Keeps Drinks Perfectly Chilled
Ever wondered how the catering water jug with cooling insert works its magic without watering down your drinks? It's brilliantly simple. The central tube is a completely sealed, separate chamber. You just unscrew it, fill it with tap water, and pop it in the freezer. Once frozen solid, you screw it back into the lid.
Think of it like a reusable ice lolly that lives inside your pitcher. The ice inside the sealed tube chills the surrounding liquid—be it water, juice, or iced tea—through the tube wall. Because the ice is self-contained, it can't melt into the drink. This means that the last glass you pour is just as full-flavoured and refreshing as the first, solving the age-old problem of diluted drinks.
Who Should Buy This?
- Pubs & Beer Gardens: A perfect, shatterproof choice for serving water, soft drinks, or Pimm's on busy, sunny afternoons.
- Busy Cafés & Restaurants: Efficiently keep tables topped up with chilled water without constant trips from the kitchen or bar.
- Event Caterers & Function Venues: A lightweight, durable, and stackable solution for serving drinks at weddings, conferences, and parties.
- Schools, Hospitals & Care Homes: An excellent, safe, and non-glass alternative for providing hydration in canteens and communal areas.
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