Introduction
With over 75 years of innovation, Zip Water is a global leader in instant filtered boiling, chilled, and sparkling water solutions. The Zip HydroTap dispenses pure-tasting water at the touch of a button, offering convenience, health benefits, and energy savings for workplaces. Powered by advanced G5 technology, HydroTap systems provide instant access to various water types, enhancing productivity and wellbeing.
Zip HydroTap is designed to declutter kitchen spaces, eliminate the need for bottled water, and offer a convenient, practical way to provide fresh, pure-tasting water to staff, customers, and visitors.
HydroTap Ranges
Zip offers a diverse range of HydroTap models to suit any workplace environment:
Classic Range
The iconic Classic range offers reliable performance and a timeless design, available in various configurations:
- HydroTap Classic Plus: Modern design with intuitive controls, winner of the 2021 Accolade for Product Design.
- HydroTap Touch-Free Wave: A 100% touch-free solution using smart infrared sensors for enhanced hygiene. Features twin sensor activation for safe boiling water delivery.
- HydroTap Classic Plus with Mixer: Combines instant filtered water with unfiltered hot and cold mixer tap functionality.
- HydroTap Classic: The original, popular choice for instant filtered boiling, chilled, or sparkling water.
- HydroTap Classic with Mixer: Offers filtered water alongside unfiltered hot and cold mixer functionality.
- HydroTap Classic All-In-One: Provides filtered boiling, chilled, and sparkling water, plus unfiltered hot and cold water from a single tap.
- HydroTap Classic Industrial: Designed for strength and security in industrial and correctional facilities.
- HydroTap Classic for accessibility: Features oversized levers with braille covers for users with limited mobility or impaired vision.
Design Range
Elevate any kitchen with the stylish Design range, blending sophisticated aesthetics with advanced G5 technology:
- HydroTap Arc Plus: Elegant curved shape to complement contemporary spaces, available in various water options.
- HydroTap Arc Plus with Mixer: Integrates filtered water with a mixer tap for cold water supply.
- HydroTap Cube Plus: Stylish design offering inspiration and wellness, available in multiple water configurations.
- HydroTap Cube Plus with Mixer: Combines filtered water with a mixer tap.
- HydroTap Elite Plus: Sophisticated and innovative, offering form and function with advanced features.
- HydroTap Elite Plus with Mixer: Integrates filtered water with a mixer tap.
Celsius Range
The Celsius range offers advanced functionality and design:
- HydroTap Celsius All-In-One: Delivers five water types: filtered boiling, chilled, sparkling, plus unfiltered hot and cold water from a single tap.
- HydroTap Celsius Arc: Offers filtered boiling, chilled, or chilled and sparkling water, plus unfiltered hot and cold water from a single tap.
Micro & UltraCare
- Zip Micro: The smallest underbench system, designed for small kitchens (up to 10 people), delivering boiling and chilled filtered water. It is 37% narrower than previous models.
- Zip HydroTap UltraCare: Proven to deliver a 99.9% reduction in Legionella, designed for health and aged care facilities with antimicrobial surfaces and UV-C LED disinfection.
Advanced Technologies
G5 Technology
The latest generation of HydroTap technology, G5, offers superior performance and functionality:
- PowerPulse™ Technology: Maintains stored boiling water to within 0.2°C of the set temperature for efficiency.
- Safety Features: Smooth boiling water delivery with a safety lock for secure dispensing.
- Air-Cooled System: 100% water efficient refrigeration system.
- Eco-Friendly Refrigeration: Uses R290 Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant gas, offering a 95% reduction in GWP compared to previous models.
- Auto-Diagnostics: Continuously monitors system performance.
- MicroPurity™ Filtration: Inbuilt 0.2-micron NSF-certified filters with antimicrobial silver ion technology for healthier water.
- Antimicrobial Protection: Impregnated within key water contact surfaces for enhanced hygiene.
- Touch-Free Technology: Smart infrared sensors (on Touch-Free Wave models) activate water dispensing without physical contact.
- Smart Customisation: Optimised menu for selecting energy modes and usage settings.
- CO₂ Level Indicator: New feature to monitor gas levels for sparkling models.
Filtration Technology
Zip HydroTap utilizes advanced MicroPurity™ 8-in-1 filtration to reduce harmful contaminants, ensuring pure-tasting water:
- Reduces 8 Harmful Contaminants: Including PFAS (99.4% average reduction), microplastics, asbestos, sediment (>0.2 micron), lead, chlorine taste and odour, cysts (Cryptosporidium & Giardia), and inhibits bacterial growth (bacteriostatic effects).
- Triple Action Technology:
- 1. Pleated membrane pre-filtration: Removes particulates greater than 10 micron.
- 2. 0.2-micron treated carbon block: Reduces PFAS, sediment, microplastics, lead, chlorine, asbestos, and cysts.
- 3. Limescale inhibitor: Reduces limescale buildup.
Regular filter replacement is crucial for optimal performance. Recommended replacement: every 12 months for residential, and every 6 months for commercial systems.
Designed for Sustainability
Zip HydroTap is committed to environmental responsibility:
- 100% Water Efficient: Utilizes air-cooling technology, eliminating water waste in the chilling process.
- Eco-Friendly Refrigerant: R290 gas significantly reduces Global Warming Potential.
- Energy Efficiency: Smart energy-saving modes and improved airflow design enhance efficiency.
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Independently verified, detailing the product's lifecycle environmental impact.
- Australian Made: Manufactured to high environmental and quality standards.
- Certifications: Complies with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), and ISO 45001 (Workplace Health and Safety).
- Eliminates Bottled Water: Reduces plastic waste and landfill contribution.
Water for a Healthier Workplace
Workplace wellness is key to productivity. Zip HydroTap encourages increased water consumption, which offers numerous benefits:
- Improved Concentration: Staying hydrated supports cognitive function.
- Reduced Fatigue: Adequate water intake helps combat tiredness.
- Increased Activity: Refilling bottles encourages movement, improving circulation and waste elimination.
Research indicates that 80% of Zip HydroTap owners drink more water than before.
Zip Service & Support
Zip Water provides comprehensive service and support to ensure optimal performance:
- Zip HydroCare: Maintenance plans offering fixed annual rates for service and repairs, ensuring peak performance and cost savings.
- Certified Installation: Professional installation by factory-trained technicians, including stone cutting where applicable. Available nationwide.
- National Coverage: Over 130 Zip certified technicians and 350 authorized service providers ensure prompt service across Australia.
- Fast & Reliable Service: Technicians carry spare parts and filters for first-time fixes.
- Customer Satisfaction: High ratings (8+/10) reflect commitment to service quality.
- Product Warranty: 36-month comprehensive parts and labour warranty, plus an additional 24 months on internal tanks.
For service inquiries, contact hydrocare@zipwater.com or call 1800 ZIP TAP.
Technical Overview & Specifications
Zip HydroTap systems are engineered for performance and durability, available in a wide array of models, finishes, and capacities to suit diverse workplace needs. Key specifications include:
- Model Variety: Ranges include Classic, Design, Celsius, Micro, and UltraCare, with variations like Touch-Free, Mixer, All-In-One, and Industrial designs.
- Capacity: Systems are designed to serve from 10 people up to 100+ people, with capacities measured in cups or glasses per hour (e.g., 100-240* cups/hour).
- Dimensions: Command centres typically range in size (e.g., H x W x D: 333 x 339 x 483 mm to 333 x 395 x 487 mm), with specific underbench dimensions noted for models like Zip Micro. Clearance requirements are detailed in installation guides.
- Water Options: Available as Filtered Boiling, Chilled, Sparkling, Ambient, and Unfiltered Hot & Cold, often combined in 3-in-1, 4-in-1, or 5-in-1 configurations.
- Finishes: A wide selection of Popular finishes (Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Matte Black) and Platinum finishes (Brushed Rose Gold, Brushed Gold, Gunmetal, Brushed Nickel) are available to match any decor.
- Water Efficiency: Systems feature Water Ratings (e.g., 3.0 to 6.5 litres per minute) indicating water efficiency.
- Accessories: Options include font kits, accessibility levers, and upgrade kits.
For detailed specifications, order codes, and dimensions for each model, please refer to the official Zip Water website or product documentation.
Zip Innovation History Timeline
- 1947: Zip founded in Australia as a manufacturer of sink & bath heaters.
- 1975: Zip introduces the world's first small On-Wall instant boiling water system.
- 1980: Miniboil On-Wall instant boiling water launches for residential kitchens.
- 1984: Zip Miniboil wins Australian Design Award.
- 1988: Zip specified into Parliament House, Canberra.
- 1991: Zip opens in the UK and wins a place in 10 Downing Street.
- 1993: Zip upgrades technology for Hydroboil On-Wall instant boiling water.
- 1996: Zip launches HydroTap underbench instant boiling water.
- 2004: Zip HydroTap redesign wins Australian Design Mark.
- 2007: Zip launches advanced electronically controlled Hydroboil.
- 2012: Zip launches world's first boiling, chilled and sparkling water on tap.
- 2014: Zip launches G4, the fourth generation of HydroTap.
- 2015: Zip launches Design Range with three new styles and Zip Assist wifi connected HydroTap.
- 2016: Zip introduces eight new platinum finishes.
- 2017: Zip launches Celsius All-In-One Arc.
- 2018: Zip launches HydroChill high capacity sparkling systems.
- 2019: Zip launches Micro, its smallest drinking water system.
- 2020: Zip launches HydroTap Touch-Free Wave, a 100% contactless solution.
- 2021: Zip launches HydroTap G5, the fifth generation of HydroTap, and UltraCare.
- 2022: Zip launches Arc Plus and Cube Plus.
- 2023: Zip launches Celsius Plus All-In-One Pull-Out.
- 2024: Zip launches the most eco-friendly HydroTap yet with R290 refrigerant gas.
- 2025: Celsius Plus AIO PO iF award and introduction of new finishes.
