Hot water dispensers

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May I be boring and ask how sustainable are water dispensers? I know nothing about them, but this post has sparked my interest. Do they use less energy than a kettle does any one know ?

Not boring, it is important to think about energy use. I noted that one poster above mentions using a smaller kettle as a large one is heavy but I think my kettle is only really heavy when full and I rarely fill it full. It amazes me how many people fill their kettle, then only use half the boiled water! That means a huge amount of wasted electricity. My ex used to do that all the time. Reducing the amount in your kettle to what you are going to use will save electricity costs and possibly help save the planet, with the added bonus of it being lighter to lift and quicker to boil! I'm extremely concerned about climate change so am very aware of all the small ways we can reduce our carbon footprints.

I am on my second Tefal one, which sits on a tray in case I get distracted and my cup overflows. I use a large mug and two 'shots' would fill it, but as I also add milk I need to stop it part way through the second 'shot'.

Mum bought herself a Breville one, which works differently. Whilst they are both very basic models, the Breville one is slow, and I was unable to stop it part way through. While it looks smarter than the Tefal, it went straight back in the box and Mum bought a small kettle as we were unable to find any of the Tefals at the time.

I love the idea of a Quooker, but wonder how much additional space they use. Definitely something I'll look into when I next move.

The whole thing is somewhat more complicated for me as I've only one working arm, so holding a jug and turning a tap on or off at the same time is impossible. I find the waste of water most frustrating.

Hi there, we've used one of the "brew kettle" type dispenser for years they're great! Only cost about £40 I think and just plugs in like a kettle, no plumbing etc.fisoenses exactly as much as you choose.use it also for cooking when I need to dissolve stuff and for instant sauces/custard etc. My very good friend the kitchen fitter would not recommend a permanent tap as they are generally not fit for purpose unless you spend £100s on Quooker brand .I'd say if you want to save energy water and always have fresh boiling water on a budget, then these brew kettle types are the best option. Water boiler more than once has all the oxygen boild out of it so tea/drinks are not best quality either

We have a Quooker and love it. Clears the worktop and makes it quick and easy for whatever you are doing. The one we have dispenses at almost boiling but not all do.
However, my Mum of 84 is unable to use it as you have to press the tap down as you turn it on and she doesn't have the strength in her wrists to press it down. Its a safety feature to stop children turning it on and burning themselves but also stops my independent Mum from making her tea which she would spill on her way to sit down. Result - I have to make it for her.

My daughter has a Quooker and in order to get the boiling water you have to push down the control bit twice and to the right in very quick succession and then once to the left to turn it off. There is a little arm which controls the flow so I would think it's at least as safe as a kettle (and it can't tip over!).
Even if GC climbed up to the sink I think it would be difficult for them to accidentally perform the manoeuvres needed to get boiling water and by the time they grow enough to reach it they should be competent enough to use it correctly.
It saves waiting for pans of water to boil before adding veg etc

I have a hot water dispenser which saves lifting a heavy kettle. It is perfect for a cup of tea.
I have not yet found the perfect solution for coffee for one, and the gadgets are accumulating on my worktop!
I have always used an aeropresse, but this is too high to fit under the spout.
I bought a one cup bean to cup machine, which is easy to use, but needs a lot of setting up and cleaning for one cup.
I then went for a simple filter that sits in the cup, and this works quite well as my machine will dispense a small amount of water, twice, as otherwise it fills the filter bag too fast.
I also find there are some very good instant coffees these days

Oops it is a multi function tap, hot, cold and boiling. With pull out spray.

Can’t comment on water dispensers or Quookers I’m afraid. But we have recently had a smart meter with usage monitoring gadget fitted, and I have been pretty appalled to see how much energy the kettle uses. So though it is slower, have stopped using the kettle to heat water for cooking veg and reverted to using the gas hob; gas is much cheaper than electricity per kw/hour, it appears. Till the govt phase gas out!
For those with Quookers; wondered about getting one, but worried that GC (or me) might turn them on by mistake for the tap and get scalded. Is this a possibility?

We have had a Quooker for two years, previous 20 + years we had another boiling water tap (sorry cannot remember the make). It’s in constant use, drinks, cooking and soaking dirty pans.
Would never go back to a kettle.

My sister has a single hot water dispensing tap. My son has a tap that does cold filtered water boiling water and hot and cold water but to me is a bit complicated to use. Much prefer single tap. Her small kitchen is uncluttered by kettle n lead

I have a breville one cup .. Does what it says on the tin. Ideal for one or two people but a bit of a faff if making multiple cups for visitors so i go back to my 1.7lt kettle but of course these days thats a rare event for us. A relative has no kettle just a plumbed in hot water dispenser which is fantastic and Im getting one of those if ever I get a new kitchen.?

We have a Quooker tap which is a real game changer. If I ever move house it’s the first thing I would have installed- just brilliant!

The hot water dispenser is new to me, never come across one either in kitchen equipment stores or with any friends. As to the boiling water tap I considered one a couple of years ago but after investigation decided the ten years it takes to break even against cost of installation v money saved on energy cost wasn't worth it. Son in law has a tap for hot/cold/filtered/sparkling water.. Instant cuppa and sparkling fruit juice when I visit. Cost of system, nearly £2k.

May I be boring and ask how sustainable are water dispensers? I know nothing about them, but this post has sparked my interest. Do they use less energy than a kettle does any one know ?

We had a hot water tap fitted last year when we had a new kitchen installed. Its the best thing we had fitted, instant boiling water whenever you need it, and no waste, we absolutely love it.

Had a boiling tap for last 4 years since new kitchen installed. Love it! I suspect it’s not quite as hot as a kettle used straight after it’s boiled. But I find it very quick and convenient. DD has just had one installed in new kitchen which has filtered sparkling water too!

Meta: Had a Qettle installed a few months back. Brilliant. Just so convenient. Worth the money. Do it!

I inherited one in my new house. I found I got splashed with hot water. It needed a filter and it tasted different. So I vote for a kettle.

Sorry not Quaker. I meant to type Quooker

I am an enthusiastic fan of the Quaker, having had mine installed seven years ago. I love it so much that I gave one each to my two daughters when they had their kitchens remodelled. Best “ gadget” in my kitchen. I wouldn’t be without it.

I can still lift the kettle most days but it can be difficult when my RA flares up in my wrists.

I use a smaller kettle - just 1 litre - enough for most jobs & a lot lighter than the standard 1.7 litre.

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My brother has one so I use his when I visit him. Also a disabled friend has one as well. I recommend them and will be purchasing one myself when my kettle goes to kettle heaven!

On a similar vein, does anyone have a Quooker or Quettle boiling water tap installed? I’m considering that for an alternative to a kettle in my new kitchen.

Yes, they always appear to be slow. It is a safety frature to prevent splashes.

No problem for me. I set this running over the mug, or saucepan, or teapot, set the amount of water required, then go off to do other things, whilst that is happening. So, saves me time as I do not have to actually stand and pour that amount of water.

I bought one a couple of years ago, not top of the range. I am an impatient person so found it too slow pouring for me for the quantity of water I use at a time. I don't drink tea of coffee but boil the kettle for cooking vegetables and filling a hot water bottle. I gave it away after it had sat unused on my counter for some time.

I can still lift the kettle most days but it can be difficult when my RA flares up in my wrists. There are tippers available which would suit me better I think.