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  1. Zip Water Filter Range - How Do I Choose the Right One?

    How Do I Choose the Right One?

    If you have a Zip Hydrotap, either at home or at the office, then you will need to change the filters. In most cases you will have two filters installed, one internal ‘taste and odour’ filter and one external ‘limescale’ filter. These filters require changing at least once a year if you are a domestic customer. For commercial taps the filters will need changing more frequently. The tap itself has got a light that will start flashing White to indicate that the filter needs changing.

    However, making sure you pick the right replacement filter is something that troubles many of our customers. Zip have changed the filters 3-4 times over the last few years, with only one filter compatible with your unit. They have different filters for domestic and commercial units (that look very similar). Below we will go through the different filters to help you pick the right one.

    Here’s a quick video explaining how to change the internal filter:

    Knowing the age of your system will help determine the filter

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  2. Choosing the right Boiling Water Tap for a Small Office

    Choosing the right Boiling Water Tap for a Small Office

    It can be daunting trying to find a boiling water tap for a small office, especially once you start looking at a few different ranges by a few different manufacturers. There are almost countless different models with different features, capacities, instant draw off ability, and designs, so we understand that it can be confusing when deciding on the right boiling tap!

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  3. “Cups per hour” – what does it mean for my boiling water tap?

    “Cups per hour” – what does it mean for my boiling water tap?

    The ‘Cups per hour’ measurement is a standard measurement given for taps, counter-top appliances and on-wall boilers which produce boiling water. It sounds like a straightforward measurement, but in fact it causes a huge amount of confusion.

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  4. Are Instantaneous Water Heaters Cheaper To Run?

    Are Instantaneous Water Heaters Cheaper To Run?

    Instantaneous water heaters are becoming very popular, especially in smaller flats that only have a shower in the bathroom. They are very versatile and effective if you have the available amperage required to power them.

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  5. Boiling and Ambient or Boiling and Chilled

    Boiling and Ambient or Boiling and Chilled

    Boiling and Ambient or Boiling and Chilled

    With Boiling water taps there a few different variations that you could go for. This therefore depends on what you want the tap to produce. Boiling and Ambient or Boiling and Chilled Filtered Water is a popular choice therefore this blog goes into detail. One of the biggest questions we ask someone who is looking to purchase a Boiling water tap is. If they want Boiling and Ambient or Boiling and Chilled. We find when people are looking they don’t really know the difference between these taps.

     

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  6. Do I need a boiling water tap in my office?

    Do I need a boiling water tap in my office?

    Boiling water taps in office kitchens have become more and more commonplace in recent years, but they seem very expensive – so just how necessary are they?

    We are obviously extremely biased when it comes to boiling water taps – we provide more to companies each year in the UK than anyone else online – but this also means that we talk to people who are not sure whether they should buy one or not.

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  7. Why would I want a font or drip tray for my boiling tap?

    Why would I want a font or drip tray for my boiling tap?

    Font or drip tray for my boiling tap

    One of the questions we always ask our customers. Whilst helping them to select the right boiling tap for their needs is: ‘are you mounting the tap over the sink or are you looking to have it as a free-standing appliance, away from the sink?’ As they might require a Font or drip tray for my boiling tap.

    We often find that many people don’t realise that this is an option. To have the boiling or boiling and chilled tap mounted on or adjacent to its own mini sink, drip tray or font.

     

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  8. Which Instantaneous Water Heater Do I Need?

    Which Instantaneous Water Heater Do I Need?

    Which Instantaneous Water Heater Do I Need?

    Instantaneous water heaters do exactly what they say; they provide (almost) instant hot water. Although not as popular as storage-type water heaters, they are, however, becoming more known to commercial and domestic users. An instantaneous water heater has a dynamic range of positives and negatives, and a lot of customers often get confused about what it takes to install/use one of these heaters.

    Instantaneous water heaters are great if customers are limited on space, as they don’t store any water. The lack of storage also means that there is no risk of the water cooling. As the water is heated when you need it, it also means you only pay for what you use.

    One thing to think about when considering an instantaneous water heater is that they have a high kilowattage. They start around 3kW for an ES3 (a simple hand wash unit), and can rise to 12kW (DEX12) with single-phase electricity; anything higher than that will require 3-phase electricity.

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  9. The new Zip Hydrotap G4 range of Boiling Water Taps

    The new Zip Hydrotap G4 range of Boiling Water Taps

    We have heard rumours for several months, but at last they are here: the new HydroTap G4 range from Zip.

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  10. Zip Hydrotap models for my kitchen: which one should I choose?

    Zip Hydrotap models for my kitchen: which one should I choose?

    Zip Model Confusion

    Of all the different types of customers who call us, the most confused are probably those who are trying to figure out which model of the Zip Hydrotap they should choose for their kitchen.

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