Are Instant Hot Water Dispensers Worth The Hype?
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How does it work?
The hot water is delivered via a small device hooked up near the hot water outlet or from a whole house system installed in the hot water heater closet. When the water starts flowing, the system heats the water quickly with either gas or electric before sending to the faucet.
Throughout this whole process, the user only notices a miniscule delay of around a second when turning on the tap before hot water emerges. After this, the instant hot water dispenser shuts off—saving energy and water over traditional continuous heating models.
Instant hot water systems have become an extremely viable and popular water heating option. With hot water on demand, fewer gallons of water are wasted waiting to draw hot water from a traditional tank and there is almost no energy waste on standby hot water.
Because it is not constantly producing hot water that is not being used, instant hot water dispensers will outlast storage systems and are subject to less corrosion. However, be sure to note that there is special maintenance that must be performed.
Source: NewsOK.com
East Europe Water Coolers Return To Growth
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The East European water cooler industry regained momentum in 2010, with the total installed base of water coolers and dispensers rising 0.6% to 1.56 million units, according to the latest findings from leading drinks consultancy Zenith International. The sector benefited in particular from a return to economic growth for many of the region's markets, helping to renew business and consumer confidence.
Consumption of bulk water also increased, boosted by a record-breaking heat wave which affected many countries in the summer of 2010. Consequently, water demand outpaced unit placements, with sales volumes climbing 4.9% to 1,670 million litres during the year.
Russia and Poland remain by far the largest bottled water cooler markets in the region, in terms of both units and volumes. Russia retains its leadership, with 38% of units and 32% of volume. However, as the early-adopting markets begin to mature, faster growing countries such as Slovakia and Estonia are expanding their share.
Source: Water Online (press release)