{"id":674,"date":"2022-03-18T07:05:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T07:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliance-world.co.uk\/?p=674"},"modified":"2023-01-10T03:44:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T03:44:53","slug":"how-does-a-boiling-water-tap-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesguide.co.uk\/how-does-a-boiling-water-tap-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Boiling Water Tap Work? Things to Know Before Getting One for Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having boiling water available all the time sounds like a great idea. Imagine never having to wait for the kettle again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how does a boiling water tap work? As we answer the question, we’ll see that they have an electric-powered heater and tank<\/strong> to heat and store water below your kitchen sink at the required temperature, ready for use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An instant hot water tap can dispense boiling water instantly, so hot drinks or instant foods are much quicker to prepare. They can even actually save you money with their superior energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Boiling Water Tap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A boiling water tap can be a separate, extra tap or a multifunction one that replaces your regular tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever option you choose, the boiling water tap<\/a> gives you, in addition to your regular hot and cold water, boiling water on demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Some designs can even provide filtered cold drinking water as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Advantages of a Boiling Water Tap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So why might you want a boiling water tap<\/a> in your kitchen? Let’s take a look at the reasons why many people are adding them to their homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save Time for Hot Drinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most apparent advantage of an instant hot water tap is saving time by never having to wait for the kettle<\/a> to boil again when you want a cup of tea. The water is always there, ready and waiting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook Quickly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you need to boil some food, the water is ready for you. You won’t need to wait for the saucepan to boil to cook vegetables or pasta. If you’re a fan of instant pot noodles, they really can be available in a flash now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you can turn on the hot water tap, you can use a boiling water tap<\/a>. Some people have difficulties lifting the weight of a kettle and find getting water from a tap requires much less effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water-Saving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s common to fill your kettle up with more water than you need, leading to water waste. The boiling water tap<\/a> dispenses just what you need. No more, no less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy Efficient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The typical instant hot water system will use less energy because you’re not boiling water unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makes Washing Up Easier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having boiling water available at your sink can make cleaning burnt-on grease and grime from your pans and cooking trays considerably less effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Water Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to fill up a thermos flask or need a lot of water for cooking, you might need to boil an average kettle several times to get enough. Boiling water taps<\/a> can have large tanks with all the boiling water you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filtered Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a bonus, most boiling water<\/a> taps come with a water filter to purify your water and, in particular, reduce limescale in a hard water area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Boiling Water Taps Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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