Quooker Tap Review: Instant Hot, Cold, and Sparkling Water
Full transparency: I wasn’t paid for this review, nor did I receive any discount on our Quooker tap.
When our kitchen tap started leaking and we were constantly buying sparkling water, I started researching instant hot and cold water taps. After comparing Verana, Qettle, and Ziptap, weighing servicing, cost, and our need for sparkling water, we decided on the Quooker tap (pronounced “cooker”).
Quooker Tap Demo & Installation
A virtual demo and a short negotiation led to our order of the Quooker with filtered, chilled, and sparkling water. You’re guided through tank size, tap finish, and accessories, making it simple to get everything right.
The full kit arrived at a local store for collection. While convenient, it was too bulky to hand-carry, so we picked it up by car. Our installer, Ian Jarrett, arrived with all the parts and had the system working within days, perfectly timed for my Christmas dinner preparation.
Quooker Tap Benefits
This tap is a game-changer for anyone who loves cooking:
- The kettle is obsolete (though we keep one for emergencies).
- No more 2L sparkling water bottles or trips to the supermarket.
- Instant access to cold, sparkling, or boiling water.
- Hard water problem solved: The tap avoids limescale issues, and you only heat what you need.
Safety Features
Quooker’s design prevents accidents:
- Fine spray technology reduces scald risk.
- Double-insulated spout stays cool to the touch.
Cannot be knocked over like a kettle or pan of boiling water.
Cost to Heat
Quooker stand-by energy ≈ 3p per day.High-vacuum insulation keeps water hot efficiently.
The CUBE: Sparkling & Chilled Water
The CUBE unit handles sparkling and chilled filtered water:
- Downside: the kit takes over the under-sink cupboard.
The Quooker tank and CUBE unit installed under the sink, supplying boiling, chilled and sparkling water. - The hose attachment makes cleaning and filling large pans effortless.
- Boiling a single cup in a 3W electric kettle ≈ 1.3pIncludes one or two filters for pure water.
- Boiling a full kettle ≈ 7p.
Connects to a CO2 cylinder, delivering 60 litres of sparkling water. Removes bacteria, chemicals, and pesticides.
Negotiation & Extras
I managed to get:
- Four free CO2 cylinders
- First service included
- Payment after installation
Have you ever bought a practical household item for a special occasion? I’d love to hear your stories.
