A Guide For Choosing the Best Tap For the Office

A shared office kitchen can become a busy place, particularly at the start of the day and during lunch breaks. If several people are waiting for the kettle, filling bottles or making hot drinks at the same time, the right water system for the office can make a noticeable difference.

Billi offers instant filtered water taps for workplaces of all sizes. With boiling, chilled, still and sparkling options available, businesses can select a system that suits their team, available space and everyday water use.

Which Types of Water Does Your Office Need?

The first step is to decide which water options your team will use. Billi systems are available in several configurations, so you only need to choose the functions that are useful for your workplace.

Boiling and Chilled Water

A boiling and chilled system provides filtered water for hot drinks and cold refreshments from one tap. Instant boiling water removes the need to wait for a kettle, while chilled water is available on demand.

The Billi Quadra range is designed for high-use environments and is available in models suitable for different numbers of users. The range includes systems for offices with up to 40, 60 or 100 users, helping businesses match the unit to the demands of their workplace.

Boiling, Chilled and Sparkling Water

For offices that want to offer more choice, selected Billi systems also provide sparkling water. The OmniOne Pro60 and Quadra Sparkling 460 dispense filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water through one system.

Sparkling models are a practical option for workplaces looking to provide an additional refreshment choice without relying on separate bottled drinks.

Boiling and Still Filtered Water

Not every office requires chilled water. The Billi Sahara range provides instant boiling water alongside an unlimited supply of still filtered water.

This combination may suit offices that mainly need boiling water for tea and coffee, with filtered drinking water also available from the same tap. Sahara 360 models are suitable for up to 60 users and are designed to save space beneath the counter.

Chilled Filtered Water

If your priority is cold drinking water, the Billi Alpine range offers chilled filtered water on demand. It is available with round or square slimline dispenser designs, allowing the tap to suit different office kitchen layouts and finishes.

Consider the Size of Your Team

The number of people using the tap should play a major part in your decision. A system that works well in a small office may struggle to meet demand in a larger workplace, particularly during busy periods.

Billi’s commercial product range allows you to filter systems by the number of users. For example, Quadra models are available for workplaces with up to 40, 60 or 100 users.

Think about more than your total headcount. Consider how many people are usually in the office at one time, when the kitchen is busiest and how frequently staff make hot drinks or refill bottles. If your team is growing, it is also worth choosing a system that can support future demand.

Look at the Available Space

Office kitchens often need to make good use of limited counter and cupboard space. Billi systems use an under bench unit, keeping the main components out of sight while leaving a streamlined dispenser above the counter.

Billi has developed boiling and chilled water systems for almost 30 years, with under bench units designed to save valuable joinery space without sacrificing performance.

Its water-cooled systems also require no cupboard ventilation. This removes the need for ventilation grilles and avoids noisy fan operation. Above-bench tap installation and self-commissioning underbench systems help to keep installation simple, with no need to cut into new joinery.

For an office without a separate hot water service, Billi Plus models can also provide filtered drinking water and regular hot and cold water for the sink from a single underbench system. Only a cold water feed is required.

Think About Energy Use

Energy use is an important consideration for any appliance used throughout the working day.

Billi systems use heat exchange and energy reclaim technology. Waste heat created during the chilling process is recovered and used to preheat the boiling water, helping it reach the required temperature more efficiently.

The units also feature a standby mode that powers the system down after two hours without use. This helps conserve energy during quieter periods, overnight and at weekends.

Check the Safety Features

Any tap dispensing boiling water must be suitable for use in a shared workplace.

All Billi systems that dispense boiling water feature a concealed safety lock. The lock automatically activates again after use, helping to prevent accidental operation.

Unlike a kettle that can be moved, knocked or left on a counter, an instant water system provides boiling water from a fixed dispenser.

Do Not Overlook Filtration

Filtration affects both the quality of the water and the long-term performance of the system.

Every Billi instant water tap includes a high-performance filtration system designed for high-flow, high-use environments. The filters remove elements such as chlorine and sediment that can affect the taste and quality of mains water.

Filtered water can improve the taste of drinking water, tea and coffee. It also helps reduce limescale build-up, protect internal components and lower the level of maintenance required over time.

Choose a Dispenser That Suits the Office

A water tap forms a visible part of the kitchen, so its design should fit comfortably and seamlessly within the rest of the space.

Billi offers a range of dispenser styles and finishes for different installation requirements. Options include levered, touch and remote dispensers, as well as round and square slimline designs within selected ranges.

Some dispensers are also designed to support accessible installation requirements. Billi offers specialist options for workplaces and other commercial settings where accessibility and compliance need to be considered.

Plan for Servicing and Maintenance

Routine maintenance helps keep the system working correctly and maintains the quality of the filtered water. This generally includes replacing the filter at the recommended intervals and arranging servicing when required.

Billi provides replacement filters, spare parts, technical support and Billi Care service plans so you can be confident in choosing Billi for your office water system. Considering ongoing support before selecting a tap can make the system easier to manage throughout its working life.

Which Billi Tap Is Right for Your Office?

The best office tap will depend on your team size, preferred water options, available space and expected level of use.

A smaller office may only need chilled filtered water, while a busy workplace may benefit from a higher-capacity system providing boiling and chilled water. Sparkling water can offer greater choice, while a Plus model may be useful where regular sink water is also required.

Billi’s Spec Generator can help narrow down the options based on your requirements. You can also explore the full Billi workplace range or contact the Billi team for help choosing a suitable instant filtered water system.