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Instant hot and cold filtered water
The 3.8 litre AURORA Instant Hot & Cold Filtered Water Dispenser, powered by Strix technology, can deliver hot or cold filtered water on demand.
This stylish 3-in-1 appliance is a kettle, water cooler and water filter all in one. Offering a lot of flexibility, with an impressive 49 potential combinations, the user can select from seven temperature options - chilled, 40, 60, 80, 90, 95 degrees C and boiled - and seven volume options - ranging from 200ml to one litre.
It delivers instant hot and boiling water at the press of a button, saving energy by boiling only the water you need, and can then instantly dispense chilled water too. With Brits estimated to waste 70 million litres of water a day by over-filling kettles, not to mention the extra energy that requires, the measured boil and dispense function makes Aurora good for the planet too. The Aurora Hot & Cold uses Aqua Optima’s patented five-step Evolve+ water filtration technology
which is said to be three times faster than the leading brand. This filter significantly reduces unwanted substances found in tap water, including microplastics, heavy metals, herbicides and pesticides and reducing chlorine and limescale by up to 80%. It also helps protect the
environment, with each fully- recyclable filter lasting for 30 days or 100 litres of water – saving the equivalent of 200 single-use 500ml plastic bottles. Users in the UK and Ireland can recycle the filters for free via TerraCycle, a world leader in the collection and reuse of non- recyclable waste.
The ‘plug and go’ table top appliance is a great solution to households without the space for a larger, manually plumbed alternative, while still offering a generous 3.8 litre capacity. The Aurora Instant Hot & Cold
Filtered Water Dispenser has also been awarded the Quiet Mark, making it one of the quietest 20% of
Water and energy saving kettle
Aside from changes to aesthetic design, there has been little innovation in the electric kettle market for years. The DUAL FLO kettle from household appliance brand, LAICA has been designed to combat water and energy waste and is an eco- friendly, 2-in-1 kettle and automatic hot water dispenser.
Combining the utility of a standard kettle with the one cup capability of a hot cup machine, LAICA’s new Dual Flo kettle, powered by Strix technology, is a truly unique twist on kettle technology which only boils the
Refreshingly pure drinking water
The ZEROWATER water filter is an innovative technology that uses a five-stage process to remove almost all dissolved solids from your drinking water. It’s a great choice for anyone looking to improve the taste and quality of their drinking water while also reducing plastic waste. ZeroWater is the only filtration system that reduces 99.6% of all total dissolved solids in your drinking water. Get the purest, most refreshing taste with ZeroWater – within minutes. With a patented five-stage filter that utilises activated carbon
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and oxidation reduction alloy to reduce metals, salts, pesticides, and organic compounds from your drinking water. Enjoy cleaner, healthier and purer drinking water that tastes great! ZeroWater is a cost-efficient choice for the quality and purity of your drinking water. Each litre of filtered water costs on average 18p, far cheaper than premium shop-bought water. ZeroWater filters are certified to reduce more total dissolved solids than any other brand on the market. ZeroWater uses the latest filter technology to reduce 99.6% of all
appliances in its category, and has a recommended retail price of £199.99. It is an economical and practical
alternative to plumbed water filters and hot taps, offers strong margins to retailers and has sold strongly both domestically and overseas since its launch via a network of 15 resellers supplying independents, DIY retailers and department stores
amount of water required, offering consumer convenience, speed and sustainability through water and energy waste reduction.
It is estimated that the UK, wastes
approximately 70 million litres of water a day by over boiling the kettle, equating to around £2 million a day spent on unnecessary energy costs. This product is the first to solve that challenge. Fast and convenient, the 2-in-1 functionality of the LAICA Dual Flo means the consumer can boil up to 1.5 litres of water like a conventional kettle, or boil and dispense between 150-250ml in just 45 seconds for one hot drink at the touch of a button. It is the only kettle
total dissolved solids in tap water, delivering the purest-tasting water within minutes. Finally, you to enjoy clean, safe, and great-tasting water without having to worry about contaminants or other health risks associated with poor-quality drinking water. With ZeroWater, you can be sure that you are getting the best quality drinking water possible. ZeroWater is so confident in its filtration technology that they offer a free (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids Reader with every purchase so you can check and see for yourself just how pure your drinking water is before and after filtration. The large 12-cup pitcher even has a handy dispensing tap at the back for added convenience.
across the UK, Italy and Spain. The Aurora collection comprises
three appliances and a number of USPs making it a great option for retailers to upsell. The collection also includes Aurora Instant Chilled Filtered Water Dispenser, which dispenses room temperature or chilled filtered water.
www.strix.com
on the market with true one-cup dispensing - making it both greener and more cost efficient for those watching their energy bills. This is a genuine innovation in a sector of the market that has seen very little previously. It is eye-catching, different and, in addition to being greener and more efficient, it offers a compact, space saving solution which means consumers do not need have both a kettle and a water dispenser on the workspace. With an RRP of £69.99, the Dual Flo is has been so successful that LAICA has also launched a co-ordinating two slice toaster.
www.laica.com
Retail prices start from just £24.99.
www.ZeroWater.co.uk
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