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How Do Hot & Cold Water Dispensers Work?

From instant hot water dispensers to cold mains-fed water dispensers, to one that does it all, knowing how they work in the office, building site or other environments, is useful to know. By providing a reliable source of hot and cold water, these machines help to promote healthy hydration habits, which are essential for maintaining good health and well-being.

In a professional setting, hot and cold water dispensers are indispensable tools for ensuring that people have access to safe, clean, and refreshing water whenever they need it. Here we’ll answer all your questions about how hot and cold water dispensers work, from the filtration, boiler, and cooling systems to their energy consumption.

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How Does a Hot Water Dispenser Work?

Whether you are one who makes the brew rounds at work or prefers an afternoon coffee, filling the kettle and waiting for it to boil can be quite time-consuming, not to mention using up a lot of energy. A hot water dispenser allows you access to hot water within seconds and uses less energy making those big tea trips less hassle and more sustainable.

Our powerful BRITA ThermalGate™ and HygienePlus features regularly heat the tap to defend against germs and provide clean filtered hot water. The tap is continuously active and automatically heated to over 125°C at regular intervals for thermal disinfection. Not only does it provide protection at peak times but also during periods of inactivity e.g., weekends or overnight. This hot water dispenser comes equipped with a range of built-in safety features including sensors to detect leakage, emergency shut-off, anti-scalding mechanism, and overheating sensors.

The filtration and heating systems are all hidden behind the counter, creating a sleek and elegant design,  and you can also choose between two boiler sizes to fit your business needs.

Hot Water Dispenser Efficiency Levels:

Energy consumption (kWh) when operated over 24h period:

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Our modern brushed stainless-steel hot water dispenser comes equipped with a glass touch panel located on the counter, with the filter, carbonator, cooler and boiler all located below the surface and installed out of sight. Our automatic dispensing setting allows you to pre-set portions, this is perfect for bottles and glasses, making sure the correct water measurement is dispensed reducing water waste.

Like most hot water dispensers, our hot water tap can be installed within your kitchen surface at your workplace, providing filtration technology that reduces unwanted substances from your water.

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How Do Hot And Cold Dispensers Work Together?

When choosing a dispenser, you can find ones that dispense both hot and cold water, you might be wondering how the boiler and cooling systems work together to dispense the water you want. The simple answer is that the dispensers have two different sections, one for hot and one for cold.

Hot and cold water dispensers connect to a water supply and are designed to provide convenient access to hot or cold water, depending on the preference. These machines are equipped with both a heating element that warms the water to the desired temperature and a refrigeration system that cools it as needed.

The use of a heating element and refrigeration system ensures that the water is always at the proper temperature, whether for preparing a hot beverage or quenching one's thirst with a refreshing glass of cold water. Working together but separately to provide you with the water of your choice. Hot and cold taps and dispensers are a popular choice for business such as offices, hospitality, education and healthcare sectors where easy access to clean and fresh water is a necessity.

At just the press of a button, the dispenser automatically issues a predefined portion of water, reducing any water waste. Again, you can choose different cooling capacities to fit your business needs, which all have different energy consumptions. 

Cold Water Dispenser Efficiency Levels:

Energy consumption (kWh) when operated over 24h period:

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HW = Hot water CW = Cold water

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How Do Hot And Cold Dispensers Work Together?

When choosing a dispenser, you can find ones that dispense both hot and cold water, you might be wondering how the boiler and cooling systems work together to dispense the water you want. The simple answer is that the dispensers have two different sections, one for hot and one for cold.

Hot and cold water dispensers connect to a water supply and are designed to provide convenient access to hot or cold water, depending on the preference. These machines are equipped with both a heating element that warms the water to the desired temperature and a refrigeration system that cools it as needed.

The use of a heating element and refrigeration system ensures that the water is always at the proper temperature, whether for preparing a hot beverage or quenching one's thirst with a refreshing glass of cold water. Working together but separately to provide you with the water of your choice. Hot and cold taps and dispensers are a popular choice for business such as offices, hospitality, education and healthcare sectors where easy access to clean and fresh water is a necessity.

What are the benefits of having a Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

Having a mains fed dispenser which can provide multiple water types in your workplace also comes with a range of other benefits. These include:

  • Space Saving: Our dispensers can be stored below the surface with minimal disruption on the countertop.
  • Convenient & Time Saving: With our hot and cold water dispensers, there is no need to wait for water to boil or chill in the refrigerator, making it a convenient and time-saving solution for your water needs.
  • Various Water Options: Some dispensers offer other water variants as well as hot and cold water, such our range of  semi-sparking and sparkling water taps.
  • Cost Effective & Environmentally Friendly: Using hot and cold water dispensers is an excellent way to contribute to the environment by reducing the consumption of plastic bottled water. Not only do they help in reducing plastic waste, but they also provide a convenient way to access hot and cold water whenever needed.

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