Plumbed In vs "Bottled" Water Coolers

There are pro's and con's of everything, even Water Coolers. To make it easier to compare Plumbed In against Bottled, we've created the following guide which shows the differences between the two and highlights the benefits of each. At Ebac Water Coolers Direct we only rent plumbed in water coolers, but if you think that a bottled water cooler is best for you then we can point you in the direction of an Ebac Bottled Water Cooler Supplier.

 

Installation

The installation of a plumbed in water cooler is a relatively simple process. The water cooler must be connected to the water mains and also connected to a power outlet. A bottled water cooler is even easier as it doesn't need access to the water mains, only a power outlet. This makes bottled water coolers an ideal solution for environments where access to a water main supply is very dificult.
Winner - Bottled Water Cooler

 

Location

The best location for a water cooler is dependent upon the resources available. This makes bottled water coolers an ideal solution for environments where access to a water main supply is very dificult.
Winner - Bottled Water Cooler

 

Water Costs

With a plumbed in water cooler, the cost of your water is negligible, it costs the just the same as the water coming from your taps. With a bottled water cooler, the water costs much more. This is because you're paying for the bottling of the water, the storage of the bottles and the transport of the bottles. Bottled water costs are also generally unpredictable as people tend to drink more water in the summer months than they do in the winter months. This leads to varying water costs during the year.
Winner - Plumbed In Water Cooler

 

Water Taste

The majority of people cannot tell the difference between the water from a bottled cooler and a plumbed in cooler and its difficult for us to compare the two as its very much a personal preference.
Winner - It's a draw!

 

Water Supply

A possible problem with bottled water coolers is the delivery of bottled water. Because it is difficult to predict water consumption and delivery drivers sometimes cannot get to you making it possible to run out of bottled water. With a plumbed in water cooler you never have this problem because you're not reliant upon delivery drivers or guessing when to order water.
Winner - Plumbed In Water Cooler

 

The Environment

Energy experts claim that the carbon footprint of both types of water cooler are very similar. The big difference is the impact that the supply of bottled water has on the environment. According to the World Wildlife Federation, the bottled water industry put 1.5 million tons of plastic into the environment each year.
Winner - Plumbed In Water Cooler

 

Storage & Space

If you're considering a bottled water cooler then you must also consider storage and space. Most water coolers use 19 Litre bottles which are large and heavy making them difficult to lift and difficult to store. In order to ensure you don't run out, you need to store extra bottles. With a plumbed in water cooler you don't need to store anything other than the water cooler itself.
Winner - Plumbed In Water Cooler

 

Sanitisation

Both Bottled and Plumbed in water coolers require a sanitisation. The sanitisation can vary between different models but they all require a sanitisation.
Winner - It's a draw!

 

Design

Design is always subjective but some people like the look and design of bottled water cooler. It is really just another piece of furniture. At Ebac we've tried to keep the designs of our coolers quite simple yet modern. We've also tried to incorporate customisable panels wherever possible, so that you can brand the cooler as with your own branding.
Winner - Bottled Water Cooler

 

Overall Winner

It's difficult to come up with an overall winner but if it's possible to go for a plumbed in water cooler then we would generally advise you should. If we've not managed to make your decision or you still have questions you'd like answered then give us a call or drop us a line and we'll do our best to help you.
Winner - Plumbed In Water Cooler