Blog entries tagged water cooler

Bottled Water versus Tap Water

EasyWater — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:37:13 +0100

This is a news clip from an American TV show that we came across from a couple of years ago. Although I think there is a growing awareness of the misguided claims by the bottled water industry, my guess is that a similar test conducted today on the streets of Melbourne would produce fairly similar results.

Another Bottled Water Video

EasyWater — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:45:12 +0100

Here is another video highlighting the problems with the bottled water industry. The big example they give is about Fiji water selling in Cleveland however exactly the same principle applies to Ballarat water being sold in Melbourne - which is exactly what most of the bottled water cooler companies in Melbourne do!

Renting or Buying a Water Cooler

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:28:50 +0100

There is often a debate on whether it is better to rent or buy a water cooler. Certainly if you were shop around and look on places like ebay you could pick up a new or used water cooler for less than you would rent one for a year. However, if you own a water cooler, you are responsible for it and this means servicing, repairing and most importantly sanitisation. Water is a natural breeding ground for bacteria and over time whether you like it or not, biofilm then bacterial outbreaks will occRead More...

Bottled Water Free Day Video

EasyWater — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:43:45 +0100

This is a fairly straight to the point video from the Bottled Water Free Day campaign in Canada which is on March 11th this year.

This also has relevance to bottled water coolers as they essentially have all the same issues.

Water Fountains and Bubblers

EasyWater — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:54:00 +0100

For installations in high use areas such as large factories, swimming pools or other public areas, the standard office style water cooler may not be appropriate. For these areas the Aquacooler Water Fountain is a known industry leader. This is a stainless steel, high quality water dispenser that is well suited to high traffic areas.

Water Coolers Springing up in Bars?

EasyWater — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:07:28 +0100

The Victorian Government has announced plans to change the laws for bars and nightclubs to ensure they offer free water to their customers. There are suggestions that some establishments are excessively charging and making it very awkward for customers to have some water without paying.

Here is a link to an article in the Herald Sun Newspaper

Venues are being encouraged to provide free water through water coolers being installed, to provide bottled water or to serve water over thRead More...

A Quick Guide to Water Coolers

EasyWater — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:03:05 +0100

There are many different types and styles of water cooler available which can sometimes become a bit confusing for the rest of the world out there that is not living and breathing water coolers!

Here is a simple guide.

Bottled Water Coolers

First off we have the old fashioned bottled cooler which is very popular and characteristically is free standing, white and has a blue bottle that sits on top. Convenience is the main benefit however the major downsides are that thRead More...

Keeping your Water Cooler Clean & Healthy

EasyWater — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:29 +0100

Many businesses and people own their water coolers, which is great and avoids rental payments but they must ensure that they sanitise and service the cooler on a regular basis. It can easily be overlooked and it is common for the water cooler to become a hidden reservoir of bacteria if not attended too regularly.

Cleaning and sanitising the water cooler is relatively straightforward however you do need to get into all the hidden pipes and tubes to ensure the waterways are kept healthy fRead More...

9 reasons to get rid of that bottled water cooler

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:14:21 +0100

1. You have to store spare full bottles.

2. Then comes the empty bottles to store!

3. If the deliveries are late/forgotten or you drink a bit more then you can run out of water.

4. A bottled water cooler is an open system - meaning that every time you change a bottle you introduce more bacteria to the system - did the last guy that changed the bottle wash his hands after being at the toilet then touched the neck of the new bottle?

5. Lifting and changing bottles is hazRead More...

Melbourne Water Cooler Offer

EasyWater — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100

We have recently launched a new water cooler offer page on our website targeted to all our internet enquiries.

This new page can be found here.

Why does our water cooler need servicing?

EasyWater — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:59:17 +0100

You should always make sure you have your water cooler serviced. Whether you own or rent you should have it sanitised and serviced on a regular basis. This is not to keep the water cooler industry in work but to protect your health and deliver a clean and consistent product. Having a water cooler without it being serviced is like eating your dinner from the same plate every day without having it cleaned! We don't recommend that you do this every day but by having your cooler sanitised every 3Read More...

Discounted Filters and Water Coolers for Melbourne?

EasyWater — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:54:08 +0100

The local water company in Venice, Italy is providing discounted carbonators for it's residents according to this article here.

I wonder if this is a sign of things to come with local authorities providing discounted schemes to help people move from bottle to tap? In fact, if there are any forward thinking bureaucrats out there in Melbourne, EasyWater would be delighted to discuss a scheme to introduce discounted filtration systems and water coolers for Melbourne residents and businessRead More...

10 Year Water Filters

EasyWater — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:40:38 +0100

I read a recent C-Net article that described a new water filter that is now available from Hammacher Schlemmer that can filter up to 25,000 gallons (94,500 L) of water. It is claimed that this is enough for a family of four for a period of 10 years!

Our standard filters have a service life of around 12,000 litres, however although the filter capacity is important, another key aspect is that over time, water systems can develop bacterial growth and should be regularly sanitised and cleaRead More...