If you have started shopping for a boiling water tap, two names come up again and again: Quooker and Zip. We sell Zip, along with Calomax, Hyco, Instanta, Burco, and Marco at the counter top end. Since we have no Quooker, we are in a position to give you a genuinely straight comparison of what actually differs between these two leading approaches and, just as importantly, when neither of them is the right answer at all. 

Two Very Different Design Philosophies

Understanding why these products exist helps you choose the right one. Quooker's approach centres on a small, highly insulated undersink tank kept at pressure and temperature, designed specifically for the domestic kitchen. It does the job very well and the brand has built a strong following in the home market as a result. 

The Zip HydroTap takes a different path. Originally developed for commercial environments, it is a filtered, multi-functional system that prioritises dispensing volume, filtration quality, and the ability to deliver

Your Zip HydroTap ZT400 keeps the office sparkling with chilled, carbonated water all day long. But when those CO2 canisters run empty, do you know exactly where they should go? Getting disposal right is not just good practice. It is a legal sand safety responsibility that every facilities or office manager needs to understand. 

Why Proper CO2 Canister Disposal Matters

If you manage a workplace fitted with a Zip HydroTap ZT400 sparkling water system, you will already appreciate just how popular chilled sparkling water is with staff. But once those CO2 canisters are empty, it is essential to disposal of them correctly rather than simply placing them in the general waste bin. Pressurised vessels require specialist handling, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. 

Can CO2 Canisters Go in the Recycling Bin?

The short answer is no, not via yor standard kerbsite or office recycling collection. CO2 canisters are pressurised vessels that require specialist handling before they

The humble office kettle has had its day. Boiling water taps are transforming UK workplaces - but before you invest, there are a handful of critical factors every facilities manager needs to consider. Get it right, and you will wonder how you ever managed without one.

Why Offices Are Switching to Boiling Water Taps

Boiling water taps are fast becoming a staple in UK offices, eliminating the inefficiency of shared kettles and cutting down the time staff spend waiting around. Instant access to boiling, chilled, and filtered water from a single tap can make a genuine difference to workplace productivity and morale - and with energy costs under the spotlight, the running savings are hard to ignore.

If you are considering making the switch, here is everything you need to know before you commit to a purchase. 

Step 1: Assess Your Office's Daily Demand 

Capacity is the single most important factor to get right. A small office of up to 20 people will typically manage well with a 3-litre unit,