Product Overview

Washtech GL Compact Polish Free Glasswasher

The Washtech GL is a fully insulated, polish free compatible undercounter glasswasher built for venues where rinse aid residue on glasses isn't acceptable, like bars pouring draught beer or serving champagne by the glass. It runs up to 960 glasses an hour across three wash cycles, with full thermal and acoustic insulation and a soft close door that keeps noise down on a busy bar. An assured rinse system with break tank and booster pump backs up the polish free result.

Like the GM-R, the GL needs a reverse osmosis (RO) system to actually deliver polish free glasses. It's built with the internals to handle RO-treated water, but doesn't produce that water itself. The Bestaqua BA14-DW14 RO system is the compatible option and needs to be added separately for polish free operation.

What sets the GL apart is the optional switchable inlet kit. Rather than being locked into RO-only running, it lets the machine toggle between polish free mode on cold RO water and a standard high-capacity mode on regular hot water feed, useful if a venue wants the flexibility to run either way depending on the wash. Standard power is 240V 15A, field convertible up to 415V three phase for faster rinse recovery when running cold. Washtech glasswashers are manufactured in New Zealand and distributed in Australia by Moffat, backed by the 5-2-2 warranty: 5 years on the cabinet, 2 years on the wash pump, and 2 years comprehensive parts and labour.

Best for: Bars and venues wanting polish free glasses with the flexibility to switch to standard hot water running when needed, or where a quieter, fully insulated unit matters.

Polish free compatible	Yes, requires Bestaqua BA14-DW14 RO system (sold separately)
Switchable inlet kit	Optional, toggles between cold RO polish free mode and standard hot water high-capacity mode
Rinse system	Assured rinse with break tank and booster pump
Insulation	Full thermal and acoustic insulation, soft close door
Rack size	365mm to 450mm, tilting slide
Wash cycle	3 cycles, 1, 2 and 3 minutes
Capacity per hour	Up to 960 glasses
Water consumption	2.4L per cycle
Water temperature range	20-65°C, suitable for cold water connection
Controls	Touchscreen with advanced customisation
Wash pump	0.3HP soft start
Chemical dosing	Dual chemical pumps
Drainage	Hands-free, sump and drain pump
Filtration	Stainless steel wash and drain filter basket
Wash and rinse arms	Independent, stainless steel
Construction	Heavy-duty stainless steel. Also available in mirror or matte black stainless steel (GL-B) — see product options for pricing
Electrical supply	240V, 1P+N+E, 15A, 3.25kW standard. Field convertible to 240V 25A 5.25kW or 415V 3P+N+E 15A 9.0kW for faster rinse recovery on cold water
Inclusions	450mm dish rack, 450mm cup rack, cutlery container, quick connection kit
External width	527mm
External depth	600mm
External height	840mm
Nett weight	68kg
Packed weight	71kg
Manufacturer	Washtech
Made in	New Zealand
Warranty	5-2-2: 5 years cabinet, 2 years wash pump, 2 years comprehensive parts and labour

Does the GL deliver polish free glasses on its own?

No. It's built to handle RO-treated water and has the internals (break tank, booster pump) to run polish free, but it doesn't treat the water itself. You need to add a reverse osmosis system, the compatible option here is the Bestaqua BA14-DW14, for the GL to actually run polish free.

What does the switchable inlet kit do?

It's an optional upgrade that lets the GL toggle between two modes: polish free running on cold RO water, or a standard high-capacity mode on regular hot water feed. That gives you the option to run it either way depending on what you're washing, rather than being locked to RO only.

Is the GL available in black?

Yes, as the GL-B, in mirror or matte black stainless steel. See the product options for current pricing.

Does it need hot or cold water?

It runs across a 20-65°C range, so either works, but cold is recommended when paired with an RO system, since RO-treated water comes through cold rather than heated.

Do I need an electrician for the power upgrade?

Yes. The standard 240V 15A setup doesn't need anything special, but stepping up to 240V 25A or 415V three phase for faster rinse recovery needs a licensed electrician.

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