What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “water cooler?” Does your mind immediately go to an image of an upside-down 5-gallon water jug? If so, you’re not alone. That upside-down jug has been an office staple for decades. But did you know there’s an even cooler (pun intended) water dispenser that surpasses its 5-gallon Electric Drinking Water Pump wholesales jug counterpart?

　　It’s been given a lot of names over the years: point of use water cooler, bottle-free water dispenser, plumbed-in water cooler, water filtration machine. For the sake of this article, however, we’re calling it a bottleless water cooler.

　　A bottleless water cooler is filtered immediately at the point of use; hence why it’s often referred to as a point of use water cooler. It’s different from a traditional water delivery service since it filters water on-site rather than at an off-site manufacturing plant. Like traditional water coolers, bottleless dispenser’s primary function is to provide easy access to clean, filtered drinking water, with several bonuses. We’ve listed those benefits below.

　　1. Safety Threat vs. Safety and Convenience

　　Bottled Water Coolers

　　Bottled water coolers require regular replenishing and changing out 42-pounds of water every few days can be an unpleasant disruption during work. It’s dangerous too. Sprains and strains from lifting heavy objects like water coolers are among the top 5 most common workplace injuries.1 And if your employees work more physical jobs, like those working manufacturing plants or distribution centers, it’s likely they are already dealing with a number of safety precautions. Don’t add unnecessary strain to their workday by making them lift and carry a 42-pound jug every time the water jug runs dry.

　　Beyond the heavy lifting, businesses that use water delivery services put their employees at risk of catching and spreading germs. Delivery service personnel come in and out of offices all day, touching door handles and water jugs your employees will eventually touch.

　　Bottleless Water Coolers

　　Since a bottleless water cooler is filtered immediately at the point of use, you never have to think about replenishing your supplies. Quench water machines are automatically scheduled for annual filter changes and preventative maintenance visits. That eliminates all the headaches that come with replacing your water supply, including safety hazards and the risk of spreading germs.

　　2. Manual Cleaning vs. Self-Cleaning

　　Bottled Water Coolers

　　The U.S. Department of Energy recommends cleaning the cooler with every change of the bottle, or every six weeks, whichever arrives first. Sanitizing a water dispenser is multi-step process that requires cleaning supplies like bleach and vinegar.

　　It is possible to find bottled water coolers designed for self-cleaning. Those coolers are often bottom-loading and tend to be more expensive.2

　　Bottleless Water Coolers

　　Point of use water coolers have built-in features that do most of the cleaning for you, including antimicrobial protection and ultraviolet sanitization. Antimicrobial protection inhibits the growth of molds, yeasts, and a broad spectrum of micro-organisms, including E. coli. Moreover, ultraviolet sanitization can be used in bottleless water system tanks to inactivate or kill micro-organisms, typically by destroying their DNA or their cell wall membranes.

　　3. Tabs and Buttons vs. Touchless

　　Bottled Water Coolers

　　Communal 5-gallon water jug dispensers require fingers and hands to dispense, which puts your employees at risk of spreading germs. The CDC says, “you should consider what items can be moved or removed completely to reduce frequent handling or contact from multiple people.”3 Luckily, there are hands-free alternatives.

　　Older bottled water coolers with touch tabs also tend to be prone to leaks and spills. “Our associates used to leave the tabs up on the 5-gallon water jug dispensers, which would cause spills in the warehouse,” said Reginald Pero, Health Safety and Environmental Supervisor at a DHL Supply Chain| ASOS distribution center. “We switched to bottleless water coolers to keep the building clean and dry.”

　　Bottleless Water Cooler

　　The market demand for touchless water coolers has skyrocketed since the beginning of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In response to this demand, product engineers have worked round-the-clock, creating point of use water machines that you can dispense without physical contact. As of now, touchless point of use water cooler options includes infrared sensor dispensing, QR-code interactivity dispensing, foot pedal dispensing, and paddle dispensing.

　　Beyond offering a touchless solution, bottleless water coolers are designed to prevent leakage. They only dispense water when a person is physically operating it, which reduces the risk of spills, leaks, and accidents.

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