PRODUCT FEATURE Hot Water Taps

Franke’s easy-to-install 4-in-1 Omni hot tap range delivers filtered boiling water at a full 100°C, filtered cold water and standard mains hot and cold, all from a single tap mixer for the ultimate in lifestyle convenience.

SOME LIKE IT HOT

The value of the UK water heating market has reported a modest increase of 1% in 2016, with a predicted market growth of 10% over the next 5 years: according to a new 2017 report by AMA Research.

The core products that make up the water heating market include hot water storage systems which account for an estimated 67%, followed by instantaneous water heaters and boiling hot water taps.

As functionality continues to dominate kitchen design, it’s time we recognise the UK homeowner expects these addedvalue products as verbatim: a fact widely validated by many premium suppliers which are now offering instant hot taps as an integral part of their brassware portfolio.

Consequently, this style of tap is being used to revolutionize food preparation, cooking and cleaning, as well as create an instant hot drinks station at the push of a button. Now considered by many as an essential technology in the modernday kitchen, make sure you evaluate the manufacturer guarantee before installation, as these types of advanced 

brassware solutions will inevitably require servicing, filter maintenance and perhaps in some cases, recalibration.

Jeanette Ward, Communications Manager for Carron Phoenix agrees and says “Hot water boiling taps have become a coveted item for today’s kitchens, so it’s good to get on board by working with a brand you can trust. We believe our Seraphina boiling water tap competes with the best on the market as it combines premium features, competitive pricing and a five year guarantee.” 

The InSinkErator® 3N1 L shape steaming hot water tap with cold, hot and filtered, steaming hot water, encased within a stylish Italian design.

“Hot water boiling taps have become a coveted item for today’s kitchens, so it’s good to get on board by working with a brand you can trust. We believe our Seraphina boiling water tap competes with the best on the market as it combines premium features, competitive pricing and a five year guarantee.”

Ward continues “Two thirds of consumers admit to overfilling their kettles, wasting water and electricity. The Seraphina boiling water tap from Carron Phoenix avoids doing either, as it delivers instant boiling water at 100˚C at the point of delivery – a benefit over many other models.”

In fact, trends in the market confirm a strong move towards more energy efficient systems, with a number of pre-plumbed unvented systems being used in the new build sector.

Likewise, over the last 3 years it has been IoT products (inter-networking of physical devices) which have made their mark, seeing smart heating controls rapidly gain popularity. Embedded realtime software, sensors and network connectivity are all helping to grow market desire and by advancing the technology of instant hot taps, it has resulted in more opportunities for commercial application too (offices, staff canteens and factories) which is bolstering the mainstream residential sectors.

Franke’s Omni leveroperated 4-in-1 kitchen mixer tap range delivers filtered boiling water at a full 100°C, filtered 

cold water and standard mains hot and cold, all from a single tap mixer for the ultimate in lifestyle convenience.

Safe, super easy to operate, and fully reversible, one lever is for mains hot and cold, while the other lever dispenses the filtered boiling and filtered cold water. The timeless swan-neck design in hi-shine solid stainless steel marries impeccable looks and long-lasting performance thanks to several features including premium filtration and the cool-touch chassis. Changing the filter is as easy as changing a light bulb.

Omni has been designed for fast and easy installation, in as little as two hours. It features colour coded plug-and-play assembly in conjunction with existing plumbing and the ‘no tool’ Nutrunna® technology on the hoses allows for hand-tightening so minimal plumbing and tools are required. The patented filter housing has two flow outlets built-in, cutting down complexity and plumbing time. Omni can be fitted with low pressure water systems producing better than average water flow and is suitable for most gravity fed supplies. See how easy it is to fit by watching the 

The PRONTEAU 3 IN 1 steaming hot water taps are the latest innovation from Abode. These new PRONTEAU 3 IN 1 mixertaps offer all the benefits of a standard kitchen mixer with the addition of instant steaming hot filtered water.

The Carron Phoenix Seraphina boiling water tap combines 3-in-1 technology for user convenience and features a safety button preventing accidental boiling water activation

Redring’s new ‘3 in 1’ boiling water tap, Reditap

With a compact 2 litre boiling water tank, Reditap offers a greater capacity than domestic kettles and still leaves plenty of cupboard space under the sink “Nowadays people are constantly looking for ways to save time and that even applies to the time it takes to boil a kettle! Instant boiling water taps have become phenomenally popular over the last couple of years and are challenging sales of traditional electric kettles across the retail channel."

Speaking on behalf of Franke, Marketing Manager Fiona Bowyer comments; “With more and more brands entering the boiling water tap market and the choice of models multiplying rapidly, we know how important it is to make consumers aware of the variations in terms of design, materials and functionality at the different price points available.

“Installers play a key role in this, and indeed across the kitchen industry as a whole, which is why we 

have developed an online facility for them called Fit Franke First. The dedicated Fit Franke First website provides a number of key resources to help enhance installers’ skills and knowledge, while aiming to save them time and money."

With specialist hot, cold and filtered tap models clearly adding value to the kitchen sector, it is no surprise that Richard Braid, Head of Water Heating & Showers at Redring says “Nowadays people are constantly looking for ways to save time and that even applies to the time it takes to boil a kettle! Instant boiling water taps have become phenomenally popular over the last couple of years and are challenging sales of traditional electric kettles across the retail channel. The relatively high price tag of the tap units and installation process has meant that the technology has been somewhat considered as a luxury purchase. That is until now. We have just launched Reditap, Redring’s new ‘3 in 1’ boiling water tap, which has allowed this type of technology to become more readily available to the mass market and that’s good news for our customers!” As an installer, you must ensure you’re equipped with how to answer any questions your customer might have, i.e. risks, running costs, space requirements, maintenance and so on. With this in mind we asked Zip Water UK what it does to help with these issues and Russell Owens, Marketing Director at Zip Water UK had this to say: “We ensure installers have the right answers for their customers through various mediums; we have a fully trained in-house technical team, website with full specification and installation manuals available to download  “With more and more brands entering the boiling water tap market and the choice of models multiplying rapidly, we know how important it is to make consumers aware of the variations in terms of design, materials and functionality at the different price points available."

Franke’s easy-to-install Omni lever-operated 4-in1 kitchen mixer tap range delivers filtered boiling water at a full 100°C, filtered cold water and standard mains hot and cold, all from a single tap mixer for the ultimate in lifestyle convenience.

WATER THE WAY YOU WANT IT

The PROBOIL2 boiler is a compact and innovative 2 litre displacement boiler, allowing you to hold and call off steaming hot water at 98 degrees on demand. Handily, the boiler can be fl oor or wall mounted within the kitchen base unit under the sink, maximising your available storage space.

Zip Hydrotap Arc in brushed gold, from the Platinum Design

and dedicated trainers to assist with any training requirements.”

Owens continues “By using these resources, installers are made aware that at Zip, safety is key. Our HydroTaps have boiling isolation modes, the tap itself is cool to the touch and it has unique safety buttons. We also make installers aware that ensuring that there is adequate ventilation around the HydroTap will keep it running smoothly.”

“The maintenance for HydroTaps should include filter changes at the relevant intervals and prevention against scale is important – Zip has a range of external scale filters to address this. For customers that would like a hassle-free maintenance service, we make sure installers are aware of our Zip HydroCare package. Eliminating the stress that maintenance typically carries, HydroCare ensures your HydroTap not only remains in perfect condition, but operates at peak performance.”

“By using these resources, installers are made aware that at Zip, safety is key. Our HydroTaps have boiling isolation modes, the tap itself is cool to the touch tap and it has unique safety buttons."

“Installers can also be confident that Zip products are made to the highest standard, carrying WRAS approvals across the entire range” concludes Owens.

Abode agrees in a high level of installer support too and is also able to boast quick and simple installation for its brassware. Each product has been specifically designed for easy home installation as once you place the order; the hot tap will be delivered to you in one box that has all of the components and parts you need to complete the installation.

So, where has this sudden desire for technologically advanced brassware stemmed from? Luke Shipway, Product Manager at Caple, gives us his thoughts “Hot water taps are increasingly being seen on high-profile cooking

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