KITCHEN SINKS & TAPS


oiling water taps have grown rapidly in popularity over the past ten years. Something that was originally viewed as an unnecessary luxury item has now become a household essential for millions across the globe.


The rise of boiling water taps B


The primary reason for this is convenience. We live in a world where people want things delivered at speed. As a generation, we are inherently less patient than we used to be, increasingly unwilling to wait or compromise. On average, we spend four months of our lives waiting for the kettle to boil. Not so with a boiling water tap, which delivers the exact amount of boiling water needed instantly.


Comment by Stephen Johnson Managing Director, Quooker


Concerns around safety used to be a significant factor in dissuading people to invest in a boiling water tap. However, with constant innovation, boiling water taps on the market today are completely safe to use. With user-friendly, in-built safety mechanisms that make it virtually impossible to turn on boiling water by accident, they are ideal for families with small children or those with restricted mobility.


Sustainability has also been at the forefront of consumers’ minds. The UK household uses an average of 360 single use plastic bottles per year and to combat this, in addition to the hot, cold and boiling water functions, some brands are turning their attention to new water modes. Look at the development of offering filtered, chilled and sparkling water from the same tap, at the touch of a button. Taps that can deliver sparkling and chilled water dramatically reduce this figure, providing a more long-term sustainable alternative.


With a boiling water tap, you also save water and electricity. When you dispense water from a boiling water tap, you use the exact amount of water you need, unlike a kettle whereby more water is boiled than needed, or how often is a kettle re-boiled because the water has cooled down, wasting yet more energy. Boiling water taps have tanks which store water at high temperatures under pressure. This technology keeps the water hot without needing to use much energy at all. Think of it as an electrically powered flask, from which no energy can escape.


Quooker introduces the new and improved CUBE Q


uooker has introduced its latest product development, the new and improved CUBE. An accessory that fits easily onto any existing Quooker tap, the CUBE provides instant chilled and sparkling water.


Following the successful launch of the CUBE in 2019, the new CUBE is lighter, more compact and easier to install, whilst taking up less under- sink space. It also boasts a state-of-the-art touch screen digital display panel that will show how much sparkling water is left, alerting users when cartridges and filters need replacing. The new CUBE also features an improved water flow for the chilled water mode.


The improved CUBE comes with two different effervescence levels – the same strength as the current CUBE and a softer level with fewer bubbles. Users can now pick their preferred level of fizz in their drinks, meaning better flavour and versatility.


The system is also equipped with a new and improved Active Carbon and Hollow Fibre filter. Easier to install and replace thanks to its easy-to- access placement, the new filter optimises the taste and odour of tap water.


CUBE delivers super chilled and sparkling water that can be enjoyed without having to wait or waste any water. Furthermore, one cannister of CO2 yields 60 litres of sparkling water,


eliminating the need to buy single-use plastic bottles. Dispensing precisely the amount of sparkling and chilled water needed at any given moment, the CUBE ensures responsible consumption, offering a sustainable solution in the kitchen.


The new CUBE delivers a revolutionary and intuitive system to create a tap that truly does it all.


www.quooker.co.uk/CUBE


34 BKU DECEMBER 2022


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