Evolution of water coolers

Water coolers have come a long way from the days of simply relying on a block of ice for cooling. Modern water coolers have to meet strict health, sanitation and environmental standards, and now come in many shapes and sizes. Water cooling dispensers also originated in schools and it.s only in the last few decades that they have become commonplace in offices and workplaces.

The first refrigerated water coolers were bulky floor standing units which used ammonia compressors to chill the water. They were so heavy in fact, that they needed a forklift to move them. This inconvenience led to the design of wall-mounted water coolers which were more suitable to school environments.

The next stage in the evolution of the water cooler was triggered by health concerns and in particular the Safe Drinking Water Act 1974. Firstly lead based components were removed from water supply systems. Then the elimination CFC refrigerants from the coolers soon followed, and the industry moved on to HFC-134a refrigerant to replace the CFCs.

The 1980s brought improvements on the design and appearance of water coolers and drinking fountains. As fountains and coolers became more accessible and practical, they also became more attractive. Curved shapes, rounded corners and contemporary finishes which blended in with the environment became fashionable and remain so to this day.

Bringing the history of water coolers right up-to-date; in the last couple of decades, drinking water has also become very fashionable and bottled water is now a huge global industry. Most water coolers are now seen around the office and are now so popular that they.ve become part of modern culture. The water cooler area is now associated with conversation, office chat and social interaction. The Home and Office Delivery (HOD) system is a convenient way to ensure you have enough water available throughout the working day. An office water delivery service means you don.t have to worry about carrying heavy water bottles from the store.

Modern day watercooler dispensers can include a variety of desktop coolers and free-standing cooler units. However, a watercooler system that depends on regular deliveries of bottled water is not always appropriate. In these instances, plumbed-in water coolers are a much better option. Mains-filtered water coolers are connected directly into the mains water supply, with the water passing through a filtration system, which eliminates harmful chemicals leaving only fresh tasting and crystal clear drinking water. In addition to being cost-effective, mains-connected water coolers are also evironmentally friendly.