Whereas heatwaves are on the increasecompanies, local authorities and leisure facilities. a practical, economical and ecological solution for water distribution. If you also want to offer a service that is both qualitative and responsible to your constituents or customers, find out more about the main advantages and disadvantages of a network or carboy fountain.
The fountain with carboy
Widely used in the corporate sector, the bottle cooler is an ideal water dispenser that uses water stored in a large carboy located on the top of the unit.
Advantages of a carboy fountain
- The main advantage of this solution is its ease of installation because it requires a simple electrical plug and no work required.
- It also makes it possible to meet a legal obligation of the employer to his employees. According toArticle R4225-2 of the French Labor Code, employers must provide their employees with fresh drinking water.
- The possibility of move the fountain easily according to need.
Although this solution may seem very practical on the surface, it nonetheless hides a practical and ecological reality that is far from negligible.
Main disadvantages of a carboy water cooler
- The main practical disadvantage of this solution is cylinder storage in sufficient quantities and under good storage conditions. Stock management and handling carboys may be restrictive or even inappropriate.
- In addition to the risk of stagnation of water volume in the event of irregular use, regular maintenance of the machine is mandatory to avoid bacteriological contamination.
- The main drawback is also ecological. That's right, carbon footprint with regular transport of carboys and the plastic consumption linked to their production is very harmful to the environment.
The mains-connected water cooler
The network fountain is directly connected to the company's or city's drinking water network and generally includes activated carbon filter as standard and optional integrated cooling or gasification system.
Advantages of a network water cooler
- A practical solution: low-maintenance network water coolers since it doesn't need to be refilled with water. What's more, its water flow rate is infinite, and the quantity of water it can dispense varies from one model to another.
- An economical solution: mains water is very affordable. A much lower price in any case than mineral or spring water in carboys.
- An environmentally-friendly solution: since you no longer need to order, have delivered, store and recycle cylinders the network fountain has a very limited impact on the environment.
Disadvantages of a mains water cooler
The main disadvantage of mains-connected fountains is the need to connect them to the mains. This is a one-off operation that needs to be carried out by a professional.
It's a mistake to think that a connected water cooler offers poorer quality water. Thanks to an activated carbon filtration system, the water regains its purity and is free from the unpleasant tastes associated with chlorine in particular.
The network-connected fountain requires fewer consumables and less maintenance, making it the best solution for both public and private establishments. The mains-connected fountain is also a more practical and responsible solution in the medium and long term.
Fontaineo is a company committed to respecting the environment and as such offers only mains-connected fountains. We have a range of models to suit different situations, from one-offs to permanent installations.
Here are some examples of our installations:
- Company fountain : Sollinger example
- Community fountain : Example of Beauvais
- Fountain for events : Eurockéennes example
- Fountain in shopping mall : Example Claye Souilly
- Camping fountain : Example Jugon-Les-Lacs
If you too would like to make water available to your employees, your constituents or your customers, Make a free appointment with one of our advisors, who will answer your questions and help you build your project..
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