New vs Refurbished Pub Glasswasher: Is Second-Hand Worth the Risk?
After 15 years behind bars, I've bought both. I've had a brand-new machine fail inside six months and a second-hand unit...
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How to Install a Pub Glasswasher: Step by Step for New Licensees
Getting your glasswasher installation right from day one saves you weeks of reactive maintenance, failed EHO visits, and...
How Long Should a Pub Glasswasher Last? When to Repair vs Replace
Running a glasswasher into the ground is one of the most expensive mistakes a pub landlord can make — not because the...
Gravity Drain vs Drain Pump Glasswasher: The Decision That Catches Every New Landlord Out
You've picked your glasswasher. You've measured the space behind the bar. You've compared the wash cycles, the basket...
Pub Glasswasher Water Usage: Which Machines Use the Least?
Water is a cost most pub operators underestimate until the quarterly bill lands. At Teal Farm, we run a busy bar seven days...
Do You Need a Second Glasswasher? A Working Landlord’s Take
Saturday at Teal Farm runs 180 covers. Add in the bar trade, the quiz crowd nursing pints all evening, and the football...
Pub Glasswasher Not Draining: Fix It or Replace It?
Your glasswasher stops draining mid-service on a Saturday night. You've got 180 covers coming through and a backlog of pint...
Pub Glasswasher Leaking: Common Causes and What to Do
A leaking glasswasher behind a busy bar is one of those problems that starts small and turns expensive fast. Water on a bar...
How Much Does a Pub Glasswasher Cost to Run? UK Energy Guide 2026
Running a glasswasher is one of those costs that quietly drains your margin if you never stop to calculate it properly....
What Size Glasswasher Does My Pub Need? The Honest Capacity Guide
Buying the wrong size glasswasher is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make behind a bar. Too small and you're...
My Pub Glasswasher Broke on Friday Night: What To Do Right Now
It's 7pm. Friday. The bar is three deep and your glasswasher has just died. I've been there. Here's what you do, in order,...
Pub Glasswasher Buying Guide 2026: Everything a New Licensee Needs to Know
Your first week behind the bar, someone will hand you a pint glass still carrying lipstick from three washes ago. That's...
Classeq C400 Glasswasher Review: Is British-Made Worth the Premium?
We run 180 covers on a Saturday at Teal Farm, plus quiz nights twice a week and wall-to-wall sport coverage most evenings....
Cater-Wash vs Buffalo Glasswasher: The Honest Comparison for UK Pubs
Two names come up constantly when pub operators start shopping for a glasswasher under £600: Cater-Wash and Buffalo. I've...
Cater-Wash CK0400P Review: Is It Worth £300 More Than a Buffalo?
When you're running 180 covers on a Saturday and the glasswasher goes down at 8pm, the brand name on the front panel stops...
Buffalo vs Classeq Glasswasher: Which Is Right for Your Pub?
If you're running a busy pub and your glasswasher packs in on a Friday night, you'll understand very quickly why choosing...
Buffalo DW467 Glasswasher Review 2026: A Working Pub Landlord’s Honest Take
I've run glassware through a lot of machines over 15 years. Undercounter washers, passthrough units, machines that cost...
Best 350mm Glasswashers for Small Pubs and Micropubs UK 2026
Running a small pub or micropub means every piece of kit has to earn its space. If you're working behind a bar that...
13 Amp vs 3 Phase Glasswasher: What Does Your Pub Actually Need?
Most new licensees assume they need an electrician, a three-phase supply and a significant installation bill before they...