{"product_id":"bunn-27850-0200-soft-heat-infusion-series-thermal-server-with-1-5-gallon-capacity","title":"Bunn Soft Heat Infusion Series Thermal Server with 1.5 Gallon Capacity - BU278500200","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBunn Soft Heat Infusion Series Thermal Server with 1.5 Gallon Capacity - BU278500200\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive technology automatically manages heat via the server docking system. The 27850.0200 features BUNN-exclusive Soft Heat technology automatically docks the server to the brewer (or remote warming station), supplying controlled heat to brewed coffee at ideal holding temperatures while maintaining optimal flavor for longer periods. New 1.5gal (3.8L) Soft Heat servers are completely modernized and ergonomic, of lighter weight and greater energy efficiency, yet are still constructed of durable stainless steel to withstand the demands of a busy serving environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBUNN-exclusive Soft Heat technology automatically docks the server to the brewer (or remote warming station), supplying controlled heat to brewed coffee at ideal holding temperatures while maintaining optimal flavor for longer periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan utilize programmed recipe\/batch-based holding times and temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rounded design and wider top mean that the inside is easier to access and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 1.5gal (3.8L) Soft Heat servers are completely modernized and ergonomic, of lighter weight and greater energy efficiency, yet are still constructed of durable stainless steel to withstand the demands of a busy serving environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe serving unit alerts staff when freshness has expired or the server is empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew side-mounted pail-style handle makes transporting more stable for serving, emptying, and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated sight gauge assembly provides at-a-glance volume level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-1wig{font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e27850.0200\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eHolding Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e192 oz \/ 1.5 Gallons \/ 5.7 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e14.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e9.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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capacity?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-gallon (18.9L) insulated tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing steady hot water availability for medium-to-high demand operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Does it require plumbing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. 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