Instant Boiling Water Tap

Idgam

Have just finished a large extension and have fitted a Howdens kitchen.


Just looking at all the fittings now and thinking of a Boiling Water Tap, to keep the uncluttered look within the kitchen.


Does anyone use one and would you recommend them? Also what tap would you go for as they seem to range greatly in price.


Regards

Rain_Shadow

Idgam wrote: »

Have just finished a large extension and have fitted a Howdens kitchen.


Just looking at all the fittings now and thinking of a Boiling Water Tap, to keep the uncluttered look within the kitchen.


Does anyone use one and would you recommend them? Also what tap would you go for as they seem to range greatly in price.


Regards

I have just finished a large extension with a very 'uncluttered' kitchen. I considered boiling water taps. Eventually decided they were a very very expensive gimmick.

rob7475

Do these instant boiling water taps have a safety device to stop children using them by mistake to wash their hands etc?

DiamondLil

rob7475 wrote: »

Do these instant boiling water taps have a safety device to stop children using them by mistake to wash their hands etc?

Mine does; it's fitted but not plumbed/connected yet as the kitchen is still being fitted.

JP08

If they're anything like the ones at work then yes - you need to press a button and operate the tap to get boiling water.

They also seem to require the attention of the Faclities department on a regular basis. Given this and the regularity with which domestic kettles pop their clogs, I'd have reliability concerns about having one fitted.

Idgam

DiamondLil wrote: »

Mine does; it's fitted but not plumbed/connected yet as the kitchen is still being fitted.

Thanks for the replies, which one did you end up purchasing and why did you go for that version?

Idgam

Rain_Shadow wrote: »

I have just finished a large extension with a very 'uncluttered' kitchen. I considered boiling water taps. Eventually decided they were a very very expensive gimmick.

One of our main reasons for choosing a tap instead of a kettle was keep the works surfaces as clear as possible. The other reason is that generally, where the kettle is position, the counter top gets damaged over time with the hot water spillages and we wanted to try and avoid that as well.

Furts

Idgam wrote: »

One of our main reasons for choosing a tap instead of a kettle was keep the works surfaces as clear as possible. The other reason is that generally, where the kettle is position, the counter top gets damaged over time with the hot water spillages and we wanted to try and avoid that as well.

But are you trading a clear worktop for a water tank and loss of space under the worktop?

I have not experienced worktop damage from a kettle - a good laminate and taking care with the kettle should mean a quiet life here.

My worktops are quartz, and under the kettle sits a clear glass surface - a cheap item from a wholesaler. It works fine and my approach has saved a fortune against an instant hot water tap.

Jimmithecat

I know 3 people with zip taps built in - I don't get the point of them really and they seem to need an ongoing maintenance package to change filters etc which isn't very MSE - there is a safety catch to prevent scalding accidentally - so it's not for me - I'll stick with my kettle

Rain_Shadow

Idgam wrote: »

One of our main reasons for choosing a tap instead of a kettle was keep the works surfaces as clear as possible. The other reason is that generally, where the kettle is position, the counter top gets damaged over time with the hot water spillages and we wanted to try and avoid that as well.

There are plenty of elegant kettles.

I've never ever known a kettle to damage a worktop, ever.

Spend your money on a better worktop if that is your worry.

WaywardDriver

Have had Quooker tap for 6 years now with absolutely no problems or maintenance required. Our model (Fusion?) integrates with the ordinary mixer tap so as well as boiling water, there's also instant hot water for washing dishes. There's a safety device for children.
At circa £k1.2 it can't be justified on economic grounds but, for us, out-weighed by the convenience.