ARE BOILING WATER TAPS SAFE?

ARE BOILING WATER TAPS SAFE?

'With userfriendly, inbuilt safety mechanisms, such as Quooker’s patented double push and twist, that make it virtually impossible to turn on boiling water by accident.'

After being contacted by a reader who asked this question, we decided to get a take on the matter from BiKBBI sponsor and pioneering manufacturer for this product area, Quooker:

Boiling water taps have grown rapidly in popularity over the past ten years. Something that was originally viewed as an unnecessary luxury item has now become a household essential for millions across the globe.

water by accident, they are ideal for families with small children or those with restricted mobility.

Concerns about safety used to be a significant factor in dissuading people to invest in a boiling water tap, and to this day, one of the most frequently asked questions when renovating a kitchen is ‘is boiling water straight from the tap safe?’. With constant innovation, boiling water taps on the market today are completely safe to use. With user-friendly, in-built safety mechanisms, such as Quooker’s patented double push and twist, that make it virtually impossible to turn on boiling

Furthermore, unlike kettles, boiling water taps are static, immovable objects which cannot accidentally be spilled or tipped over. The rotatable spouts also allow users to aim precisely, for example when filling a jug or a pan, minimising the risk of spills.

Last but not least, taps dispense boiling water as an aerated flow rather than a solid jet, meaning water feels hot but not scalding to touch, should any accidental contact occur. The heavily insulated casing prevents heat from escaping and ensures the tap is not hot to touch when in use, unlike a kettle, which presents a far higher burn risk.

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