How Long Does It Take To Install a Boiling Water Tap?

Boiling water taps are a welcome addition to any modern kitchen, and they’re growing ever more popular. If you’re wondering about installing one at home, the convenience of instant boiling water is hard to beat.

However, before rushing to install a boiling water tap, one question inevitably comes up:

Are boiling water taps easy to install?

The simple answer is: Yes! Installing a boiling water tap is easy (in most situations), especially when done by a professional. It’s not as simple as replacing your existing kitchen tap, but the process is relatively straightforward, and usually quick, as long as your kitchen is somewhat of a  standard set-up.

In this post we’ll cover:

• Why boiling water taps are easy to install
• Points of installation complexity
• How long installation takes

Keep reading to find out if a boiling water tap is a sensible addition to your kitchen!

Why Are Boiling Water Taps Easy to Install?

Ease of installation was a key part of the design for these taps. Most manufacturers make sure they fit standard sink sizes, and the boiler tank can easily sit under the counter. So in a kitchen with mains water and under-sink power, fitting a boiling water tap is relatively easy.

In more detail, here’s why these taps are easy to install:

Standardised fittings

Boiling water taps are usually designed to fit standard sink holes and plumbing fixtures.

Compact boiler units

The unit that heats the water and stores the boiling water in the tank is small enough to fit under the sink.

Minimal disruption

Installation of a boiling water tap doesn’t typically involve complex plumbing work, so it’s a relatively tidy and contained project.

Of course, the actual process can depend on your specific tap model and the details of your kitchen’s plumbing and electrical set up.

How Long Does It Take to Install a Boiling Water Tap?

In terms of time investment, installation is also quick and easy. For most taps, it only takes a couple of hours for a professional to complete the full installation. That includes removal of your existing tap (if necessary), fitting the boiling water tap, under-sink boiler unit and connecting both the water supply and the electricity.

Here’s a rough breakdown:

Preparation and removal: 30 minutes to remove existing tap and check for any specific plumbing or electrical requirements.

Fitting tap and boiler unit: 60–90 minutes to position the tap and boiler unit, and complete the water connections.

Final setup and testing: 30–45 minutes to wire in the boiler unit, secure all the fittings, and test the system for safe and efficient operation.

Overall, the whole installation is usually complete in half a day. So you could be looking at piping hot water in your kitchen in time for lunch!

Conclusion

Are boiling water taps easy to install? Yes, they’re designed to be easy and efficient for professional installation. Of course, as with all things involving plumbing and electrics, it’s not a DIY job. But any competent plumber or kitchen fitter will have little trouble doing it in a few hours.

In short, a boiling water tap is a simple and fast kitchen improvement, with little hassle and a high level of functionality.

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