PolyScience Creative Series Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
- Capacity: 1.6 gallons
- Wattage: 1100 watts
- Control Type: Touch
- Material: Plastic
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A no-frills circulator that holds temperature reliably through long multi-hour cooks, though one reported unit failed and tripped a GFCI breaker out of the box.
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ASIN: B00NPYDAW8Category: Sous Vide Machines
Overview
PolyScience-built immersion circulator sold under Breville's Commercial Creative Series line. Clamps onto stockpots or larger containers and heats water up to 210F for sous vide cooking of meats, fish, vegetables, and reheating leftovers without drying them out.
This is the home version of PolyScience's professional lab-grade circulators, so it skips wifi and app pairing in favor of a physical display and dial. A minimum water level is required for the pump to circulate properly.
- 1100W heater, controls water up to 210F
- Rugged clamp fits stockpots and larger containers
- No wifi, physical controls only
- Used in both home and light commercial kitchens
Who it's for
Home cooks who want restaurant-style sous vide results without needing a phone app, plus small restaurant kitchens looking for a backup circulator. Not for anyone who wants remote monitoring or wifi start and stop, since neither is included.
Pros and cons
- Holds set temperature through multi-hour cooks
- Works in a range of container sizes via the clamp mount
- Simple dial and screen with no app required
- No wifi or remote monitoring
- Display best read from directly above
- No fan-speed adjustment
Specifications
| Brand | PolyScience |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.6 gallonslower than 95% of 20 sous vide machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
Closest rivals on specs
Greater Goods Sous Vide Machine- Capacity 1.6 vs 4 gallons (-60%)
KitchenBoss Sous Vide Cooker- Capacity 1.6 vs 4.2 gallons (-62%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the PolyScience CRC-5AC1B have wifi or app control?
No, it runs on physical controls and a built-in screen, with no app pairing.
What temperature range does this sous vide circulator cover?
It controls water heating up to 99C, or 210F.
Can it be used in large containers for bigger batches?
Yes, the clamp mount attaches to stockpots and larger food-safe containers, and one reviewer ran it in a 24-quart container without issue.