💦 How to choose a water cooler: types, design options, review of models

Water cooler function

The main functions of which are incorporated in ordinary water cooler, a cooling and heating water. It is able to practically all modern dispensers. But in addition to these processes, the more advanced models under the force to carry out other activities, including:

• ozonation. It is a process that allows for disinfection of utensils and food, which is very important when necessary to prolong their freshness. When disabled, this separation may be used as a conventional storage for tableware;
• aerate. The process by which the liquid is saturated with carbon dioxide. To achieve obtain carbonated water is possible only if the connection cylinder, which may be disposable (calculated 1000 servings) or rechargeable. For ideal operating device is desirable to choose a model with a controlled degree of aeration;
• elimination of bacteria in the water. Having built-in dispenser ultraviolet lamp allows to disinfect the water in the bottle, which will allow to eliminate all harmful microorganisms;
• ice manufacturing. The housing apparatus may be located a special generator that allows smooth form ice cubes. Prior to their use, they are stored in a special box where the temperature remains negative.

Design and Function

Coolers have a fairly simple device that allows for comfort of use while minimizing damage or breakages. The apparatus consists of:

• plastic housing;
• bottles of water, which is inserted in the special slot;
• the distribution system;
• tanks for storing hot and cold water.

Constructive all models can be divided into several varieties on the number of water taps. This ultimately affects the cost of the device and ease of use. In the market you can find the following options coolers execution:

• two taps, one of which is hot, and the second - cold water;
• a valve configured as a four-way, allowing to adjust the water temperature;
• three cranes, one of which produces water at room temperature.

The principle of operation of dispensers are not convoluted. Water from the bottle installed on the cooler, falls within the distribution system. First, the tank is filled with cold water, where it flows through the connection pipe into the compartment for hot liquid.

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Varieties of Water Coolers

There are several divisions available in the dispenser market: the type of structure or method of administration. The choice of a particular model will depend on the production or the personal needs of the buyer, and if to talk about the place of installation, then select the type of cooler is in this case determined by the possibilities of accommodation.

As a method for mounting and size

In size and placement of the method gives only two varieties: floor and table system. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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Floor models

Devices that require connection to the network 220 and are sufficiently large box, which is required to set on a level surface. The front side of such models is the scoreboard display, which displays information about what kind of water is fed in at the moment.

Table coolers

Classical performance bottled dispenser, the use of which it is possible not only in the office but also at home due to the small size. Structurally this type is a small plastic stand, which must be placed on a firm and smooth surface. As it is installed water bottle whose capacity can vary from 18 to 30 liters.

flow model

Coolers are not suggesting the existence of bottles of water. They use a common fluid flow delivered from the common plumbing system. For pure water is established inside filtration system, Similar in its design features with household water filters.

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management

On this parameter on all the models of the market are divided into two broad categories: compressor coolers and electronic devices.

Compressor models are higher performance due to the presence inside a special cooling apparatus. Its operating principle is similar to the system installed in refrigerators. Their purpose is to serve a large number of consumers. This type is produced mainly in outdoor performance.

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Electronic water coolers offer a significantly lower rate of cooling, but the lack of offset value of this type, as devices have a capacity compressor, which accounts for to pay. Ideal use of electronic devices for a small company of 7-8 people. Among the requirements for this type there may be mentioned the need for ventilation and the qualitative absence of heat in the room where the dispenser. Of the advantages of the electronic device may be mentioned the almost complete absence of noise and acceptable size.

in color

Popularity acquire design in registration model, which can be any color according to the customer and take the most bizarre shapes in appearance. This type of cooler you can decorate the promotional materials for the promotion of its own brand or specific products. Also design model can be equipped with additional reservoirs for storing utensils or devices for ice formation.

By type cranes

Another division of dispensers models lies in the diversity of taps. There are two types: keys mug or activated by pressing the button. The most frequent species, where the push for starting the water lever can by means of tableware. Most of these types are installed in offices where every employee has their own cup. Ergonomics and simplicity of design allows you to use a cooler with one hand, when the second study groups.

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What's cooler to choose: tips

Selection device for cooling water is sufficiently important step, since the type and inner the device will depend on the quality of the liquid, and accordingly - the health of the people using this equipment. When you purchase should pay attention to the following characteristics:

1. Overall dimensions of the device. If you intend to use the device at home, then the best would be the acquisition of desktop dispenser with installing it on the work surface of the countertop kitchen units. Office the best solution would be outdoor unit.
2. In the presence of the filtration system should consider what technology is used. It is advisable to select a model where there are multi-stage filters.
3. The presence of the UV lamp unit, which is especially important when using the device in a house where there are small children.
4. Temperature range supported by the cooler. The optimum parameters values ​​are considered to + 98 ° C for hot and + 4 ° C cold water.
5. Do not be amiss to the presence in the device of additional features, including the protection of children, the presence of the timer and dispenser.

Leading manufacturers of water coolers

In the market you can find models of different brands. It can be «no name» manufacturers, whose product quality is often questionable. It is therefore desirable to select from the tested device brands, the best of which are the following grades:

1. HotFrost. The brand, which produces all types of water coolers for the placement and management process (floor, table, electronic and compression). In the line models are available that provide water at room temperature, offering the carbonation of water and has an additional refrigeration compartment.
2. Ecotronic. The company, which also manufactures all types of dispensers, including flow patterns. Our product range includes coolers, equipped with a built-in tea, carbonated and function of ozonation of water, equipped with a condenser, working as cooling and for heating, having a bottom or top position bottle.
3. AEL. Brand which produces floor and desktop electronic coolers and compressor type. Most models are supported by the lower unit of the bottle. Also in the line there are apparatuses designed only for heating or cooling, maintaining the room temperature, having a built-in refrigerator.
4. Kraft. The company, which has positioned itself as a brand that is dedicated to the classics, and offering a model acceptable cost. The range of floor and table, there are dispensers with a different location of the bottle.
5. AquaWork. Manufacturer, offering a wide selection of contemporary models of dispensers. Present coolers working on electronic and compressor refrigeration system. Some models are equipped with built-in refrigerator or reservoirs for storage of utensils.

Popular models

In the list of the most popular among users of all types of models were dispensers. Also in the ranking there are coolers of different price range from budget to premium dispensers.

AEL TD AEL-340

A model that belongs to the leaders among the sales in the segment of desktop devices. This is an economical and compact device that allows to heat and cool water. The cooler has two taps, press the cup. Hot water heated to 90 ° C, the cold temperature is below + 15 ° C. Performance of the unit - 0.7 l / h. Using this modification is optimal for the home or small office. The advantages include low cost, small footprint, no noise at work. The cost model is 4500 rubles.

Cooler AEL TD AEL-340

HotFrost D15EV

Another desktop model, which has a compressor type cooling and has a classical one installation bottles - top. In addition to rich functionality cooler is distinguished by its original design, which will fit it perfectly into any interior. There are three options for the water supply - hot, cold and room temperature. Performance is 3-4 l / h. for boiling water tank has a capacity of 1 liter, and for cold water - 3 liters. Among the shortcomings users allocate a large weight of the device. The cost is 2990 rubles.

Cooler HotFrost D15EV

Ecotronic H2-L

Floor model type compressor with a top placing bottles. Despite the large size, the device does not have any lockers. Of the additional features worth mentioning the presence of protection against leaks. Cock pressed mug, with no lock no, which means the lack of protection of children. Indicator panel includes only LEDs indicating the operation of the device. Compressor differs almost complete absence of noise. cooler costs 10 500 rubles.

cooler Ecotronic H2-L

35 AN HotFrost

Cooler floor structure with a lower placement of the bottle to provide comfort for its replacement. The apparatus has a compressor type cooling. Hot water is heated to 92 ° C, cooling takes place to + 7 ° C. Performance of 2 l / h for cold water and 5 l / h for the boiling water. There is protection against accidental operation. To prevent overheating, the model is equipped with a built-in thermostat. Also, of the advantages we can allocate reasonable cost for this type of device, which is 18 500 rubles.

HotFrost cooler 35 AN

The acquisition of the cooler water is becoming an urgent problem, because the quality of the plumbing supply is poor. Also, the presence of the device for cooling liquid is indispensable under the summer heat. More time to learn about what a dispenser may be watching the video.