BUYING GUIDE CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER COOLER FOR YOUR HOSPITAL

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1 BUYING GUIDE CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER COOLER FOR YOUR HOSPITAL

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3 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER COOLER FOR YOUR HOSPITAL P.4 YOUR OPTIONS P.6 PRODUCT CATEGORIES P.7 WATER OPTIONS P.8 WORKPLACE FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR COOLER P.10 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS P.12 WHY CHOOSE A WATERLOGIC WATER COOLER? P.14

4 4 WATER COOLER BUYING GUIDE THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER COOLERS FOR YOUR HOSPITAL Choosing a water cooler for your hospital or clinic may sound as simple as ordering your morning coffee. However with the wide range of choice and options available, it can sometimes become more complicated than trying to remember to order a friend s triple, venti, soy, no-foam latte. This guide will help make the process of buying a water cooler as easy as possible.

5 CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER COOLER 5 Being hydrated can increase productivity by 14% 9 out of 10 offices choose a water cooler that doesn t meet their requirements The recommended daily water intake of an average active male is 2.5 liters and female is 2.0 liters

6 6 WATER COOLER BUYING GUIDE YOUR OPTIONS WHEN BUYING A WATER COOLER FOR YOUR HOSPITAL When looking at all of the options it is important that you keep in mind the needs and requirements of your hospital or clinic and the employees, patients and guests who will be using the water cooler. The two main water coolers available in the market are Bottleless and Bottleless. BOT TLED Bottled water coolers are a portable system that require the replacement of water bottles on a regular basis. You may have seen them in the reception at your hairdressers or at your local gym. The advantage of having a bottled water cooler is that you can move the system anywhere that has an available plug socket. In addition, the short term cost of a bottled water cooler may be less than a bottleless system. However, when calculating your investment, make sure you take into consideration the cost of all the extra bottles you ll need, the storage cost associated with these bottles and also the environmental impact plastic bottle use and delivery can incur. BOTTLELESS Bottleless water coolers are plumbed into your building s water supply and filter the water already being fed to your office, this means you ll always have an unlimited supply. You ll never have to wait for deliveries again or store large 5-gallon water bottles and you ll remove the need to physically change the heavy bottles. Waterlogic bottleless water coolers also include patented filtration technology and antimicrobial protection that keeps your water great tasting and free of unwanted bacteria. In fact, our Firewall TM technology destroys % of bacteria.

7 7 YOUR OPTIONS PRODUCT TYPES As the saying goes variety is the spice of life, which is a mantra that applies very well to water coolers. Whether you choose bottled or bottleless you ll have a variety of product types available to allow you to choose the best solution for your business. These include: PROS CONS FREE STANDING Can be placed anywhere that has a lot of space Easy to install Often provide higher volumes of water Tend to be large and require more space than alternatives COUNTERTOP (only available in bottleless) Compact design to fit in smaller spaces Generally have lower water capacity WALL MOUNTED BOILERS (only available in bottleless) Flexible to fit into spaces as they are wall fitted Provide instant boiling water High capacity of water Installation is more complicated compared to other categories WATER BUBBLERS (only available in bottleless) Durable product Suitable for outside use High capacity Installation can be more complicated Only cold water option HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? You can talk to one of our water experts on or visit our website

8 8 WATER COOLER BUYING GUIDE WATER OPTIONS Once you know which type of water machine is perfect for your office the next step is to choose the types of water that you and your colleagues will prefer. The variety of water options your hospital require may be the most important factor to consider to make sure you re choose the perfect water cooler. You need to ask yourself two questions 1. What will the cooler be used for? 2. Who will use the water cooler? For example, if your staff will use the water cooler for making coffee or tea, you will need to consider a hot and cold water cooler. If you re working in very warm conditions then a machine that dispenses ice may be the perfect solution.

9 9 WATER OPTIONS THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT WATER OPTIONS AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON WHICH TYPE OF WATER DISPENSER YOU CHOOSE SUCH AS: COLD WATER Available in bottled & bottleless HOT AND COLD Available in bottled & bottleless INSTANT BOILING Available only in bottleless COLD AND ICE Available only in bottleless SPARKLING Available only in bottleless

10 10 WATER COOLER BUYING GUIDE WORKPLACE FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A WATER COOLER FOR YOUR HOSPITAL OR CLINIC We strive to help customers choose the best water solution for their office and after 25 years of experience in supplying water coolers to organizations across the globe we ve encountered every question you can think of. To help you choose the perfect solution for your office take a look at the answers we provide to frequently asked questions: WHAT WATER COOLER IS RIGHT FOR MY OFFICE? This guide will get you well on your way to working out which product category and water options are most appropriate for your office. With Waterlogic, you can expect specialist advice from our experts who assess your individual needs, including budget and the number of employees. WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO PUT MY WATER COOLER IN MY HOSPITAL? A bottleless water cooler can be installed in almost any location. The easiest and most popular areas include waiting rooms, staff, the staff kitchen, break room or conference room. Remember to ensure that your office building has a mains water supply that can be connected to the unit.

11 11 WORKPLACE FACTORS If you have no mains-water supply, then a bottled cooler might be a better option as these can be placed anywhere, however you will need to frequently replace the larger water bottles as you use the system. Whichever type of solution you always need to think about the following to make sure you choose the best location: Do I have enough space to put the water cooler in this area? If people are walking back and forth to the cooler will this create an issue? If I am going to choose a bottled water cooler, do I have sufficient storage space for replacement bottles? How far will people have to walk to reach the water cooler Will the cooler block any walkways? Waterlogic coolers are designed to look modern and add to the aesthetics of a clinic. However, if you choose a bottled cooler you need to consider if if it s more traditional design will detract from the aesthetics of your environment?

12 12 WATER COOLER BUYING GUIDE OTHER CONSIDERATIONS HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN USE A COOLER ON A DAILY BASIS? In general we recommend one bottleless water cooler for every 10 employees that will use the machine If you choose a bottled solution then on average a 5-galon bottle will dispense 76 cups of water. So, if you have 10 people drinking 3 cups a day, you ll need to change the bottle every 3 days. Contrary to popular belief, water doesn t stay fresh forever. Within a bottle, due to bacteria growth, water will start to stagnate after only a few days and therefore if your water bottle is not changed regularly you risk people drinking an unhygienic water source.

13 13 ALSO CONSIDER... I WANT MY PATIENTS TO BE ABLE TO USE OUR COOLER, DOES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? If your water cooler is to be situated in an area that will be seen and used by patients, there are two things to consider. Firstly, how many patients are likely to use it every day? If you only have a bottled cooler will your supply match demand? Secondly how will the aesthetics of the cooler design match your place of work? Someone has put thought into how your client and patient facing spaces look and feel and Waterlogic have a range of premium and modern bottleless systems that will fit in perfectly within stylish working environments. The last thing you want in a reception area is a water cooler that sticks out like a sore thumb. ARE WATER COOLERS HYGIENIC? Hygiene is important for all hospitals and clinicks. It s no surprise that sickness can travel within environments quickly, meaning working days can be lost by physicians, nurses and other staff. Water coolers, like any touch activated system, can easily pick up germs if you have a large number of people using them. This is why Waterlogic have integrated Biocote. This is an antibacterial protection across our range of products, which inhibits the growth of germs, providing a permanent layer of hygienic defense. IS IT BEST TO RENT OR BUY A WATER COOLER? There are benefits to both. If you buy a cooler you will own it outright however you ll have to pay the total cost upfront, and then pay for any service and maintenance costs in the future. Alternatively, if you rent a water cooler from Waterlogic this will come with the added benefit of regular servicing and maintenance which is included in your monthly rental fee - for example Waterlogic rented products are serviced every 6 months to make sure your system is working perfectly. WITH WATERLOGIC CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER COOLER IS EASY Since our beginnings in 1992, Waterlogic have grown significantly, fueled by technology and innovation. Many companies may profess to being experts in water coolers but our history speaks for itself. Waterlogic have over 25 years experience in working with organizations like yours and, as we do nothing but provide water coolers, ensuring you make the right choice is our primary focus. Waterlogic specialize in bottleless water coolers and are trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide, including offices of all shapes and sizes. Our success is down to the fact that we make it as simple as possible for you to choose the right water cooler to meet your needs.

14 14 WATER COOLER BUYING GUIDE WHY CHOOSE A WATERLOGIC COOLER? 1. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION At Waterlogic we are always striving to deliver the purest, best tasting water available to our clients. This has seen us integrate market leading technology such as Biocote and develop our own powerful Firewall TM filtration technology that provides an unmatchable % protection against bacteria. 2. SIMPLE INSTALLATION All our technicians are trained and certified in installing systems in every kind of building and business. Using a simple 3-step purification process you ll have limitless, pure and great tasting water installed in no time at all. 3. CHOICE Waterlogic have a variety of water coolers for every taste and any space. Whatever your size, requirements or space availability Waterlogic have a stylish solution to meet your needs. 4. ONLY THE PUREST WATER You cannot buy a more hygienic water system than a Waterlogic bottleless water cooler. We combine 3 filtration technologies to provide the best water possible: Filtration Removes water contaminants such as chlorine and heavy metals. 5. OUR SERVICE GUARANTEE Every Waterlogic cooler comes with: Free delivery to your chosen location Installation by one of our own trained service engineers Twice yearly service with all parts and labor included Full call out and repair service Replacement unit if a repair cannot be undertaken on site No additional charge; labor and parts all covered in your monthly rental cost. 6. THE ENVIRONMENT We all need to play our part in protecting the environment. Waterlogic systems are designed with the environment in mind. We remove the use for plastic bottles and we re also one of the few water cooler providers that have been awarded the internationally recognized carbon reduction label. Biocote Protection Fights the growth of bacteria on surfaces Firewall TM UV Uses UV light to destroy bacteria in the water DID YOU KNOW? Our Energy Star Water Cooler dispensers have been tried, tested, approved, signed, sealed and certified by the world top standards bodies, including the Water Quality Association.

15 15 JARGON BUSTER WATER COOLER JARGON BUSTER Along the way to your perfect water cooler you might hear many phrases and terms you ve never heard before. To avoid confusion we ve compiled a list of Water Cooler Jargon: CARBON FILTRATION These carbon purifiers work to remove contaminants, chlorine and more general waterborne bad tastes and odors, while keeping in the good stuff like naturally occurring minerals. We use carbon as it s the ultimate filter, its porous nature grabs hold of impurities from pesticides and lead to petro-chemicals and microscopic cysts. So you re just left with clear, fresh water. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR: FIREWALL TM This technology moved the UV lamp to the point where the water is dispensed, meaning that it can kill % of germs, 100% of the time. IN-TANK As the name suggests, this uses UV tech in the tank itself, against water-borne microorganisms such as fungi and algae. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR: 10 MICRON GAC The GAC in these filters stands for Granular Activated Carbon, and these are the first line of defense against bad taste, odor and color. 1 MICRON CBC An Activated Carbon Block filter with a solid carbon rod to remove all contaminants including cysts. BIOCOTE Sitting outside the water cooler, BioCote is a silver-based additive that we ve incorporated into parts of the dispensing area in order to provide continuous protection against surface germs. REVOUTIONARY FIREWALL TECHNOLOGY UV light destroys the DNA of bacteria, wiping it out at its core, so it ll eliminate E. Coli, Salmonella and Hepatitis, among others. So we put a UV lamp into our bottleless water purifiers, and it s worked out to be one of the smartest things that we ve done. REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) Reverse Osmosis removes dissolved particles such as acid, salts, nitrates, pesticides and arsenic. We would recommend using RO if your water source is unknown or carries contaminants. TOP TIP Different local water conditions need different filtration combinations, so call us and we ll help you find which one you need.

16 NEXT STEPS We hope this guide has provided the information you need to make the right decision for your organization. If you require any further information or would like to see how Waterlogic can provide your organization with the perfect water cooler we d love to talk to you. Call us on to talk to one of our friendly water experts. Alternatively visit our website: to find out more information and see a full list of our products