Water Coolers

The Plastic Cup - to be or not to be

2008-07-25T16:17:00.002+01:00

The plastic cup has attracted considerable press coverage recently and whilst some environmentalists advocate using their own cup others recognise that used responsibly the plastic cup is very eco friendly.

The Save a Cup scheme is the vending industry’s answer to ensuring that the plastic cup get reused. The Scheme collects over 3.5 million cups every week and ensures that they get recycled and re invented into something different such as rulers or coasters and even garden furniture.

Water dispensers can be used with you own cup or glass but then comes the debate as to how eco friendly it is to use your own. By the time you have spent time, energy and cleaning products to wash the cup, the plastic vending cup starts to look very attractive.

The debate will no doubt continue and it remains the customers choice, but if you are thinking of the plastic cup check out that your supplier supports Save a Cup.

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Point of Use water coolers buck the trend

2008-07-04T16:40:00.001+01:00

According to UK water coolers 2008 report from Zenith International, the water cooler sector achieved continued growth throughout 2007 despite a challenging business environment and the poor summer weather.

The total number of water coolers installed rose by 35% and this was largely down to the rise in popularity of the Point of Use.

People are recognising the need to keep hydrated and the benefits this brings. For companies supplying water coolers the key factor is customer service.

Coinadrink is privately owned and prides itself on offering a professional quality service with no hidden extras. Regular sanitising and filter changes, a dedicated team of backup technicians are all included in the rental prices.

Some water companies offer to provide plumbing – in our experience this usually involves long pieces of hose running from the incoming water point to the machine. Evidence and research confirm that water collects in these hoses allowing the build up of bacteria.

We stick to what we are good at and leave the plumbing to the experts so our customers can enjoy a cup of fresh filtered water every time.

Check out the Coinadrink Point of Use range

Choose the right water cooler

2008-06-27T16:17:00.000+01:00

Water offers the ultimate healthy alternative drink.

Health experts say that we should drink 7 glasses of water a day – it has been proven to help concentration, reduce fluid retention, improve the body’s immune system and produce a healthy skin.

With a water cooler you can ensure that you have cool crystal water whenever you need it.

Choose from either bottled or plumbed in (point of use) versions.

The bottled coolers offer complete flexibility as they can be sited anywhere they are needed. Enjoy pure spring water at the touch of a button.

Point of use water coolers are plumbed in and offer fresh filtered water whenever you want it.

Once you decide which is the right cooler for you, remember to choose the right supplier. Don’t be fooled by cheap prices look out for hidden extras!

Bottled Water Dispensers

2007-02-02T12:44:00.001Z

Bottled water dispensers are available on the market in two basic models, freestanding dispersers and the counter top dispensers. These bottled water dispensers are large and easy to use. They have push button faucets and removable drip trays for easy cleaning. Most of these dispensers have child resistant hot water faucet and come with a limited warranty.

Freestanding bottle water dispensers are available in three varieties. The dispensers can be cold units, which can dispense only cold water; hot and cold units that can dispense both hot and cold water; and the latest variety of units that can dispense, hot water, cold water, water at room temperature. They have separate faucets for each of these operations.

Bottled water dispensers are an excellent choice for homeowners, who prefer to own and not rent a water dispenser. Currently available are also the terra cotta models, stone ware and mini coolers with hot and cold faucets. All the customer needs is to buy 5 gallon bottles or fill them up at home if a purifier is available. These dispensers are also available in the portable or counter top models.

One major disadvantage with the bottled water dispenser is the maintenance. In the event the water cooler is not in regular use, or during summer months when the temperatures are higher, the clear fresh taste of bottled water might be difficult to achieve. Proper care of the bottled water and of the dispensers has to be a priority.

It is advised to store the full bottles at a constant temperature and, if possible, in a cool area. This discourages the expansion and contraction of the bottles that can draw microscopic material into the bottles. This also helps in preventing the growth of algae. The person changing the bottle must wash the hands and wipe the top and neck of the new bottle with a clean sterile cloth.

Bottled water dispensers must be cleaned at least once a month by removing the empty water bottle and adding 1 tablespoon of bleach to the water reservoir. Add sufficient cold water from the tap to let the bleach fill the tubing between the reservoir and tap and let the bleach solution stand for 5-10 minutes. A small brush cloth or sponge can be used to clean the reservoir. Add several cups of fresh bottled water to flush out the bleach completely.

Bottled Water provides detailed information about bottled water, bottled water brands, and more. Bottled Water is affiliated with Traditional Mediterranean Diet.
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The Benefits of Water Coolers at Home or in the Office

2007-02-02T12:43:00.001Z

Water plays a major role in keeping your body healthy, and water coolers can give you safe and clean drinking water. A water cooler is a device that cools and dispenses water whenever you need it. Water coolers have become very popular these days, and you can find them in homes, offices, airports, malls, and many other places. They are also commonly called dispensers.
Wall mounted water cooler:

The wall mounted water cooler is the most common water cooler. Here, the cooler is connected to the water supply and electricity is used to run the refrigeration to cool the incoming water. The unused water can be disposed of in the building waste system. This kind of cooler usually has a container in the machine which holds the chilled water so that when you want some water, you just have to press the button which is on a spring loaded valve, and when it is released the water gets turned off. You do not have to wait for the water to come as it is already stored.
Bottled water coolers:

In the older version the water is used directly from the municipal water supply, but these days more emphasis is given on filtered water. The newer version has a free-standing design where bottled water is used. Here the bottle is placed spout down into the dispensing machine. These machines are of different sizes and vary from table units. The larger version can hold a bottle of up to 5 gallons. Depending on where it is needed, you can choose the most suitable size. For office use the larger one would be more suitable. The refrigeration function chills the water, but these units do not have a place to dump excess water, and only a small basin is there to catch minor spills.

There are coolers which have a second dispenser to deliver heated water that can be used for tea, hot chocolate, instant coffee, etc. They can be quite handy at a lot of places, be it at home or office. Water coolers are quite popular especially with the kids, as they simply love to have an icy cold drink. You also do not need to keep water in the refrigerator as you can always have chilled water whenever you want it. It works great in an outside-enclosed area, like a shop or shed as anybody can just help themselves to a refreshing drink. Large water bottles are readily available and are more economical than buying other drinks, as you just have to refill them when needed. Some bottled water companies even offer filtered drinking water coolers to their clients.

Advantages of filtered drinking water coolers over bottled water coolers:
The good thing about having filtered water coolers in offices is that companies can cut their overhead costs without giving up the quality of the amenities provided to their employees. They can cut the hassles of having individual bottles, and eliminate their administrative and drinking water costs by just investing on water coolers which can dramatically improve the taste and quality of their office drinking water. This is also more convenient as you can avoid the hassles of having bottled water deliveries once or twice per month and the possibility of running out of water. With filtered water coolers you can always rely on having a supply of water available.
So free yourself from the risk of any water infection with clean drinking water that is free of bacteria and algae, and get yourself a home water cooler! Enjoy a chilled glass of water on a hot day and a refreshing cup of tea in the morning to wake you up and prepare you for the day ahead.

Paul MacIver writes articles on a variety of topics. Visit Water Coolers for futher info on Water Coolers, Water Dispensers, and Bottled Water Coolers.
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Bottled Water Coolers

2007-02-02T12:38:00.000Z

A bottled water cooler is an independent device that can be used to dispense water from removable 4- to 5-gallon plastic bottles usually positioned on top of the unit. Bottle coolers can be cold units that can dispense only cold water, hot and cold units that can dispense both hot and cold water, and a latest variety of units that can dispense hot and cold water as well as water at room temperature.

Studies indicate that water coolers consume about 4 billion kWh/year and produce an annual pollution roughly equivalent to the emissions of over 700,000 cars. However, energy savings of roughly 60–70 percent can be gained by fitting units with insulations or a timer. This will ensure that the power is cut off for the cooling and heating units during periods of low demand. This provides a lot of benefit to the homeowners, bottled water vendors, and building owners.
Water cooler manufacturers have to determine the performance of their own products. Bottled water coolers are replacing the regular bottles mostly for safety reasons. The other reasons are that this improves the quality of the drinking water as well as frees up needed storage space. Also, these new water coolers are practically maintenance-free.

Water coolers are usually available in three kinds, the bottle type water coolers, fountain type water coolers, and the bottle less water coolers. The company will install the water coolers in about 15 to 45 minutes. The filters need to be serviced once in six months.

Many customers prefer the filtered coolers to the bottled coolers. This could be because of cost saving, as the cost of having the bottles delivered to the customer is cut down. Also the storage space would be freed and the additional cost of the stock, delivery and changing of these bottles would not be a problem anymore. The other reasons are the convenience and improved water quality since the filtered coolers are of a sealed system, which slows the growth of the microorganisms.

Bottled Water provides detailed information about bottled water, bottled water brands, and more. Bottled Water is affiliated with Traditional Mediterranean Diet.
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