In our Buncrana based showroom we have an array of high-quality, innovative appliances on offer to our clients, including the Quooker taps. Quooker is a family firm, based on enthusiasm and entrepreneurship, Quooker is the first and only boiling tap to deliver at 100 °C due to the 80+ patents on the technology.
What makes Quooker so special?
frequently asked questions
I have noticed Quooker delivers water at 100°C. Is this important? Yes, this is of fundamental importance. Quooker is the world’s only true 100°C boiling water tap and as a consequence it is the only tap on the market that truly allows you to be rid of the energy-greedy kettle. (Remember if the water temperature is not 100°C at the point of delivery, you will not be able to replace your kettle.)
Does Quooker provide filtered cold water? By adding a CUBE any compatible Quooker system will provide the additional convenience of filtered chilled and sparkling water. Push-wait-turn and the tap ring will light up blue for a flow of filtered chilled water. Push-turn and the tap ring will flash blue for a flow of filtered sparkling water.
Does the water boil all day in the tank? The stainless steel tank with revolutionary patented vacuum insulation and thermos technology holds water under pressure so it does not boil; however, it has all the properties and benefits of fresh boiling water and is held under pressure at 108°C.
Will a Quooker save me money? On average a kettle uses the same amount of energy to boil a litre of water as it takes to run a fridge for about seven hours and in the UK we boil our kettle on average four times a day! In contrast using a Quooker, is quick, efficient and instant meaning you use only what you need because the 100°C boiling water is there, ‘on tap’ which saves time, money, energy and water.
Is the water from a Quooker always fresh? The stainless steel tank with revolutionary patented vacuum insulation and thermos technology holds water under pressure (so it does not boil) at 108°C. Therefore it ensures that every delivery is fresh, sterile and removes the risk of harmful bacteria such as legionella.
Does it not cost a lot of money to keep the water at 100°C day and night? The unique patented vacuum and thermos technology ensures that only 10 W of energy consumption are required to maintain the water at temperature.
I have noticed you have a PRO3 and a PRO7. How do I decide which is most suitable? 80% of Quooker sales are of the PRO3 model. This has a capacity of 3 litres and will provide 3 litres on demand; 15 litres in the first hour of a day and then 12 litres thereafter. The PRO7 will provide 7 litres on demand; 35 litres in the first hour of a day and then 28 litres thereafter. For families of up to 4 people, who do not entertain more than 8 people at a time, a PRO3 will be adequate. For larger families with more significant entertaining demands, we suggest the PRO7. Remember, an average kettle only has a capacity of 1.8 litres.
I have noticed you have a COMBI. What is this? The COMBI, unlike the PRO series of VAQs, dispenses exactly the required amount of 100°C boiling water, whilst also providing an instant supply of hot water at 40 - 60°C, all of which operates from a cold water feed only. This puts an end to firing up the boiler and wasting cold water whilst waiting for it to warm up. This saves time on the washing up, as well as a helping you to make a significant saving on domestic energy and water bills.
The Quooker will not fit under the sink, what can I do? Although the Quooker is small and compact and in 95% of installations it fits in the corner of your sink base unit, you can, if required, site the Quooker tank up to 1500 mm away from the delivery tap and extension hoses are available for this purpose.
I live in a hard water area and wonder if scale is a problem? Without a doubt a build-up of limescale can adversely affect many of our favourite kitchen appliances. Dishwashers, washing machines and boiling water taps are perhaps the most obvious, but limescale is also a problem for steam ovens, irons, steam cleaners, sinks and taps; and even sanitary ware and shower screens. We have a strangely complacent view of our water quality as a nation. When you consider that we pay not inconsiderable sums for a clean drinking water supply, it is remarkable how little we demand from the water providers in terms of quality in return for our hard earned money. At Quooker we go to some lengths to tackle the limescale problem. For years we’ve provided de-scaling kits with a range of options. We can send you a kit that you can use yourself or give to your own installer to complete a descale of your Quooker. Or you can call in one of our own dedicated experts to descale your Quooker for you. Now we’ve gone a step further and done what we think the water companies ought to be doing. We’ve developed the Scale Control Plus, which you can fit to take out the excess minerals before they reach your Quooker tap, making it very low maintenance indeed. It can be used equally well with an existing tap or a new one and removes the need for regular internal maintenance. All you will need to do is change the Scale Control Plus cartridge at intervals determined by the hardness of your water and also depending on usage.
Should I turn the Quooker off at all? As the running costs are approximately 3 pence per day we recommend that you leave the system powered on at all times unless you intend leaving the property vacant for a month or more.
