PolyScience's Three Best Immersion Circulators for Sous Vide Cooking

Getting Started with Sous Vide

If you're looking to get into sous vide cooking, or you've just checked out our intro to sous vide cooking and you're not sure which circulator would be best to get you going, you've come to the right place. PolyScience has been at the forefront of sous vide cooking, providing high-quality circulators to restaurants and home kitchens alike.

When choosing an immersion circulator to suit your needs, the most obvious question is: what size/quantity of food do you envision preparing with your circulator? Ultimately, the main difference between each of PolyScience's circulators comes down to the water volume they can handle. Let's take a look.

Creative Series Immersion Circulator

The Creative Series circulator features a classic black exterior with a contemporary design to produce a sleek unit. Capable of handling water baths up to 20 liters or 5.3 gallons, the Creative Series has a max temperature setting of 210°F and features a backlit LCD display with an integrated timer.

This unit is designed for household use only and is a great fit for any home chef looking to cook sous vide. This model features the same reliable ±0.1°F temperature stability offered by all of PolyScience's products. In addition, it doesn't take up much room, and it's lightweight for added convenience.

Chef Series Immersion Circulator

The standard for professional kitchens, the Chef Series circulator was designed to meet the demands of the world's best chefs. The Chef Series can handle water baths up to 30 liters or 8 gallons in volume up to a maximum temperature of 200°F.

The Chef Series carries ETL approval for sanitation & commercial use; it features an adjustable flow control for added regulation while the backlit LCD screen and included travel case make this unit a popular choice for any chef.

Classic Series Immersion Circulator

The original culinary circulator, the Classic Series circulator is the legendary machine that changed kitchens forever. Robust stainless steel construction withstands the rigors of a commercial kitchen, and the unit is designed to circulate volumes of water up to 30 liters or 8 gallons up to a max temperature of 200°F.

Featuring 3 preset temperature settings, an adjustable flow control, and an outstanding ±0.09°F temperature stability, the Classic Series circulator fulfills the needs of the most demanding environments.

Which Immersion Circulator Do You Need?

These circulator models provide a wide range of options for everyone from beginner cook to the Michelin starred chef, all great options for the sous vide experience. Be sure to check out our vacuum sealer guide to pair with your circulator and enjoy the full benefits of the modern cooking technique.