Water cooler with bottom loading bottle (floor): types and features, pros and cons, how to choose, top manufacturers and models, how to use

Most modern dispensers are non-flow type, so their owners have to purchase bottles of water as needed. Depending on the location of the bottle, a water cooler is distinguished with a lower water loading and an upper one. The latter are more often related to the economy segment, while the former - to premium products. They receive their status for functionality and aesthetic qualities.

Types and features of water coolers with bottom loading of a bottle

The key differences between the device are in the location of the bottle. It is located in the lower half of the dispenser, its neck is facing upward (downward only in obsolete modifications, almost everywhere out of production). Water is supplied to the tap not by gravity (it does not flow down), but by means of a pump or pump. The feeder and the bottle itself are hidden from prying eyes. A person sees only a "machine" with buttons, an area for installing a cup and one - more often several - taps.

Important! Bottom-loading dispensers are common and can be used in three different ways: to obtain cold and hot water, as well as water at room temperature.

A door is provided for access to the bottle. It can be slammed or closed, depending on the specific model. If cooler assumes installation in a place with a large flow of people, then it makes sense to take a closer look at the option with a lock. The level of protection is even higher for models with touch buttons located at a height inaccessible to children.

Although the bottle is removed from the view, the water level is easy to find out. An indicator is provided for these purposes in the design. In more expensive models, it is replaced by an electronic display. The screen also shows other useful information.:

• date, time;
• heating temperature;
• cooling temperature;
• the set modes and the time of their shutdown (due to the timer heating and cooling the device installed in the office will not function during non-business hours, which will save money).

Of the possible additional options, noteworthy are: illumination of the working area or one tap in the dark (turns on automatically or manually), protection of children from burns and an electronic tap for water supply "Press with a mug". The latter function, among other things, will allow you to avoid overflowing liquid.

Advantages and disadvantages

The products are targeted at large offices and luxury residential real estate. It is acquired by persons who want to see at their cooler the following positive qualities:

• stability;
• protection against vandals (only if the compartment under the bottle is closed);
• does not gurgle when collecting water;
• protection of water from light;
• high aesthetic characteristics;
• ease of changing the bottle (no need to lift);
• extended functionality.

Manufacturers try to provide devices with the maximum number of options.. As a rule, such models have much better protection against children and accidental pressing. The heating function is present everywhere, so there is no need to buy a kettle. The amount of water is determined not by eye, but using an indicator with a scale or an electronic display - it is convenient to mark the critical level and calculate the time for ordering a new bottle.

Along with the advantages, there are also disadvantages. The disadvantages of such dispensers include:

• high cost (in comparison with coolers with top loading of a bottle);
• relatively large weight (does not apply to lightweight models);
• impossibility of expanding functionality due to installation refrigerator;
• there are no tabletop models in the product line (critical for small kitchens in living quarters and dining areas in the office).

The increased cost of new lower-load coolers has led to an increase in the number of rental offers for such devices. You should not respond to such announcements, no matter how much you would like to have a convenient and functional dispenser at your disposal. No one can guarantee that in the past the device was not installed in a private clinic or in a room where micro-emissions of chemicals were constantly getting into the air.

How to choose a bottom loading cooler

Dimensions are one of the key benchmarks. Floor construction cannot be called compact, with rare exceptions it will require several square meters. The indicator takes into account the area on which the person stands during pouring, as well as the open door. However, if you wish, you can find a small dispenser. It will not be a desktop one, but it will take up a little less space than the standard modification.

Other landmarks:

• volume (standard version: 19 or 18.9 liters, but some coolers are designed for 11.3 liters);
• heating temperature (if higher than 91 degrees, then the cooler is a complete replacement for an electric kettle);
• cooling capacity (2 l / h is enough for a large office, but a more efficient version may be needed to provide a sanatorium or hotel);
• heating capacity (5 l / h - a solution for large rooms with a large number of visitors, for home use 2 l / h is enough);
• tank material (stainless steel recommended);
• weight.

There are lightweight models (12-15 kg), but the multifunctional dispenser can weigh 25-27 kg - and these are not critical numbers.

Important! Additional comfort lies in the retractable bottle holder. Replacement is much easier and faster.

Popular brands and models

Consumers often turn to the same options. Let us give rating the most demanded devices.

Ecotronic C11-LXPM chrome

Two taps, there is a monitor, cools up to 3 l / h, stainless steel tank, aesthetic appearance, assembly reliability. The weight is relatively large: 20 kg.

Vatten L45WE / L45SE / L45NE

Really affordable price, 3 taps, indicator with light signal, stainless steel tank, there is a choice of body color - black or white, child protection, buttons with protection against accidental pressing.

Ecotronic C8-LX

Three taps, cools up to 3 l / h, water supply "keys", the possibility of expanding the functionality by installing an ozonizer and a tray for receiving coolers.

HotFrost V400AS

Affordable price, light weight, childproof, 3 taps, water supply "keys". Modern look of the device.

Vatten L49QEAT

Height only 83 cm, heating and cooling function, additionally equipped with 2 kettles and a shelf for dishes, high heating rate - 10 l / hour, there is a screen.

The cases of the listed models are made of plastic, with rare exceptions, there are metal side panels. The warranty period varies from 1-5 years.

How to install a bottle in a bottom loading cooler

To install the dispenser, you need to choose a place - flat, solid, away from sources of fire. The distance from the wall to the back panel and from the side panel to nearby objects must be at least 10 cm. The socket cannot be removed more than the length of the cord, as the use of extension cords is prohibited.

Myself the algorithm of actions looks like this:

• free from packaging;
• put;
• fasten with screws and brackets;
• wait 24 hours;
• install a bottle of water (put, put a pump on the neck);
• connect to the network;
• wait until the tank is full (2-3 minutes);
• check the water supply.

Attention! The exact procedure depends on the model and is contained in the instructions. The specified algorithm is provided only for acquaintance with the basic principles of installation.

Rules for operating a cooler with a bottom loading bottle

Monitor the water level and use only grounded outlets. Other helpful notes:

• the air temperature should not fall below 0 and rise above 35 ° C (exact indicators depend on the specific model, but the device is intended for use in a heated room);
• the installation site must be flat, without slope;
• care required behind the body (dust is wiped with a soft cloth, the body is washed with non-abrasive non-powdery agents, the grates and trays are removed and placed in the dishwasher);
• it is forbidden to turn the cooler (including an uncharged one), as well as to tilt the cooler by more than 45 ° C.

Conclusion

For a prestigious institution, a bottom-loading water cooler is a smart investment. Such a dispenser provides boiling water and cool water, helps to save money due to the timer.