Water Dispenser Basics – How Do They Work?

A water dispenser is, as its name implies, a device that dispenses water.

It is used to provide easy access to drinking water. Water dispensers have become a
necessary part of society.

 Some water dispensers provide clean, filtered water from a replaceable bottle.
 Other water dispensers provide water straight from a municipal water line.
 Some dispensers perform functions like filtering water, heating water, or cooling water

A water dispenser can be useful in many situations. Some offices prefer to have a water
dispenser because it provides clients and employees with convenient access to water,
without having to take extended breaks or drive to the store.

 Water dispensers are also commonly used in residential homes that do not have ideal
drinking water from the tap, or for people who simply do not like the taste of the tap water.
 Water dispensers are typically an environmentally friendly option, as personal bottled water
leaves a lot of plastic waste.

Whether psychologically, or for real reasoning, people tend to enjoy water from a
dispenser over water from a sink. Because many water dispensers provide the option to
have water immediately cooled or heated, its convenience has become a necessity in
many businesses and residential homes.

In addition, many water dispensers have the option to use filtered water, which many
people enjoy more than hard water from a tap.

How Does a Water Dispenser Work?

Most water dispensers typically use the same simple concept: deliver water from a
source through a tap or spigot, usually using a button or knob for users to dispense the
water.

However simple the concept, how a dispenser works depends on the type of dispenser. There
are different types of water dispensers:

Bottled water dispensers are commonly referred to as a water dispenser or a water cooler. Most
water dispenser work by having a 5-gallon water bottle upside down on the top of the machine.
This allows gravity and vacuum pressure to do the job of filling a glass when someone presses
water spigot. When this happens, air is allowed into the bottle so water can escape into your
glass or bottle.
 Bottled dispensers are similar to point-of-use water dispensers as they are often
available with options to cool and heat the water prior to dispensing it.
 Usually, a five gallon water bottle is placed upside down in the water dispenser’s
tank. This is an ideal option for those who do not wish to drink tap water, or for
those who do not have the option to connect into the main water line.
 Usually the water in bottled water is high quality, filtered water.
 The bottled water dispenser works the same way as a point of use dispenser, as
the user simply presses a button or turns a knob to release the water into the
funnel.
 Bottled water dispensers may require more maintenance than point of use
dispensers because, bottle service is usually necessary to ensure enough water is
available. The dispenser only delivers water from the water bottle source, so if there
are no water bottles available there is no water available in the dispenser.
 In most areas, water service is fairly inexpensive however, and come with
a periodic inspection of the tank along with delivery of fresh, filtered water.
 Bottled dispensers are made to use pre-filtered bottled water, so they do not
usually have or need a filter inside.

The bottled water dispenser has many of the same components as a point of use
dispenser, as they contain many similarities and are built the same way. Although, there
are simple bottled water dispensers that do not have any cooling or heating options.
Typically, a bottle water dispenser have the following parts:

 A tank (or two)- to store the water to be heated or cooled prior to dispensing.
 A water heater- to heat the water
 A refrigerating system- to cool the water.
 A tap or spigot- to release water
 A button or knob- for users to dispense water
 A collar- which holds the water bottle in a downward position, and allows water to
channel into the tank(s.
 Electricity is required if the dispenser has the option to cool and heat water.

Other Water Dispenser Parts

In addition to the standard water dispenser parts, many water dispensers are outfitted
with additional tools for convenience or luxury.

 Some have cup dispensers attached to the housing for easy access to disposable cups.
 Some dispensers have an installed mini-refrigerator underneath the water tap that can be
used to hold a small amount of canned or bottled drinks or food items.

Choosing The Right Water Dispenser

All types of water dispensers come in an assortment of sizes and uses.

Some are fitted for small areas like countertops or tabletops in residential homes or
offices; others are more suited for larger areas like building hallways or kitchens.

You can find some mounted water dispensers outside in parks or other public places as
well.

Water dispensers are popular because they add much needed convenience to an
everyday need. Everybody needs water on a daily basis, and water dispensers fill that
need. Choosing the right water dispenser depends on the necessity.

 If simple access to water is the only need, then a standard mounted water dispenser is
probably the best option.
 If filtered water that can be heated or cooled is necessary then a bottled water or point of
use water dispenser is the better option.

Choosing between the two would depend on the circumstances available. If the
dispenser can easily been hooked up to a main water line, a point of use dispenser
would be a good option because it can provide an unlimited supply of water.

 However, if there is no access to a main water line, a bottled water dispenser is an easy
way to provide clean filtered water.

Deciding on the needs of the dispenser will help when deciding on a water
dispenser option. Also, considering the size of the location can be helpful in determining
the right water dispenser.

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