Water Cooler Features and Accessories
You may think a water cooler is just like a kettle, but in
reverse – it cools water instead of boiling it. In fact, water coolers are a
bit more complicated. For one thing, you have many more choices, with many
different models available, with different features and capacities.
Your first step is to decide on the type of water cooler you
want. Do you want it freestanding, under the sink or on a table top? Do you
want to use bottled water or is a plumbed in water cooler best for your
needs? Once you’ve narrowed this choice
down, you still have other options to choose from.
One of the decisions you’ll need to make is the type of water
cooler filter you want. The best type to choose will depend on your needs
and the quality of the water you are using, whether that is bottled or from the
mains supply. If your tap water smells of chlorine, a basic filter can help
eliminate that. If you need top level filtration (for example, if you want
ultra-clean water for an aquarium) there’s a filter that will do the job. Some
systems use only one filter, while others use a combination for maximum
filtration efficiency.
Carbon filters (carbon block or gas activated carbon
filters) will do most of the work you want your water cooler to do. These will
remove particles, odours and other contaminants. Carbon block filters are more
effective than gas activated types. A ceramic filter similarly filters water
through small pores. The Rolls Royce of filters is a reverse osmosis filter,
which will remove pollutants that other filter types generally cannot, however
this is very wasteful (almost 2/3 rd of the water is discarded) and totally unnatural.
Humans have been drinking water with plenty of other attributes and
constituents other than pure water since evolution began!
You may not realise that there are water coolers that will
produce hot as well as cold water for your home or workplace. Most models don’t
heat water to the temperature required for tea or coffee, but there are some
chiller/boiler combo models available. Others provide water to temperatures
that are more than adequate for washing up and similar tasks.
You will also have the option of buying various water cooler
accessories. If you’ve bought your water cooler outright or don’t have a
service contract, you can buy a service kit. This will contain all the things
you need to service your water cooler yourself, from sanitisation fluid to
brushes and gloves. It’s not complicated, and may be the right option for you.
Other accessories include cup dispensers, suitable for storing around fifty disposable
cups – perfect for the workplace.
A feature of contemporary water coolers is a wide design
range. You can choose from highly styled models for public-facing
areas, or basic design models for the back rooms. There’s plenty of choice and
you’ll have no trouble finding a water cooler that’s perfect for your
requirements.
