Quooker Taps – How do they work and are they sustainable?
Gone are the days of kitchen taps only producing hot and cold water. These days, you can get boiling, filtered, or sparkling water from your tap instantly. Brands like Quooker have become a popular choice for people wanting to elevate their kitchen tap, thanks to their sleek design, multifunctionality, and convenience. Branded ‘the tap that does it all’, you can get instant 100°C boiling water, sparkling, filtered, and regular hot and cold – all from the same tap!
But how exactly does it work? Do you need a lot of space to install a Quooker? And are they sustainable? Keep reading to learn more about Quooker boiling water taps and how you can install one in your kitchen.
How does a Quooker tap work?
The Quooker tap is attached to a compact boiling water tank which discretely sits within the cupboard below the sink. The boiling water tank is vacuum-insulated, which means it loses very little heat and is energy efficient. This insulation ensures the water remains at 108°C without using excessive energy, just 10 watts. Depending on the model, your Quooker system can dispense chilled, filtered, and boiling water.
What styles are available?
Boiling water taps don’t have to be bulky and unsightly. Quooker has 4 style variations to suit the aesthetics of your kitchen, with different finishes in each.
The Flex, Fusion, Front and Nordic collections cater to different functionalities to best suit your style. Options include polished chrome, stainless steel, nickel, and black to suit all kitchen designs, from classic Shaker to more contemporary kitchens.
Are Quookers sustainable?
Quooker taps are relatively sustainable due to their energy efficiency, precise water dispensing, and multi-functionality. The vacuum-insulated boiling water tank minimises heat loss, reducing energy consumption.
By providing on-demand boiling water, Quookers eliminate the need to boil excess water, conserving both water and energy. Additionally, combining functions like hot, cold, filtered, and sparkling water in one tap reduces the need for multiple appliances, lowering overall resource use.
Are they safe?
It’s also important to know that the Quooker taps include a childproof handle with a push-and-turn mechanism to activate boiling water. To activate the boiling water, push the button twice and turn it, a red light will indicate that the tap is set to boiling.
The tank is also well insulated, so you know it’s never too hot to touch.
Quooker Installation
There is a common misconception that to have a boiling water tap, you need a huge kitchen with ample space for the tank.
The space required to fit the tank is just 400mm in height and 150mm in diameter (depending on the model) with a 13amp power socket, access to waste pipe and cold water supply with an incoming water pressure of 2 bar.
Depending on the size of your under-sink cupboard, there is usually space remaining to store your kitchen cleaning supplies.
Our team of designers are on hand to talk through how a Quooker tap can be incorporated into your kitchen renovation. Start a conversation with our design team today to book a free design consultation.
