Reducing Operational Costs with Energy-Efficient Commercial Water Coolers

Many commercial water coolers mask huge expenses. They waste energy running all night and on weekends. They protect you against nothing if they leak and could cost thousands in facility damage. They require customers to buy exclusive filter cartridges at increasing prices each year. For over ten years, Aquatal has focused on fulfilling both our customers’ need for clean, quality water and the need for business efficiency.

How Low-Energy Cooling Technology Supports Corporate Sustainability Goals

The cooling system is the engine of a water cooler and it's typically also the biggest wasted element of the cooler. Traditional water coolers rely on single-speed compressors; these coolers run on and off cycles. These systems kick in and run at full capacity. Once the water reaches the set temperature, the system turns off. Once the water reaches a higher temperature, the system turns back on. This is not an efficient system, because starting the compressor requires considerably more current than running it, it also places tremendous stress on the system. There is no way for this system to compensate for changes in demand either, so it works just as hard at 2 AM on a Saturday as it does during the lunch hour on Monday.

With low-energy cooling technology you have a more intelligent system. With either variable speed compressors or advanced thermoelectric technology the water cooler will only run at whatever intensity required at any given time. During peak usage times, they can perform at their maximum, ensuring thirsty people do not have to wait for water. On days when only a small amount of water needs to be kept cool, as well as through the night or on weekends, these systems run at their lowest energy capacity, while still maintaining the water at a safe, cool temperature. Thanks to superior insulation, it takes several hours of inactivity for the water to lose its cool temperature. With usage it is a proven fact that it saves energy from 30% to 50% over traditional coolers.

Preventing Facility Damage with Built-In Smart Leak Detection Systems

One of the most damaging elements in any commercial building is a water leak. Whether it's a slow drip or an outright stream, it is a major hazard. A slow drip may not be noticed for days or weeks, allowing water to soak into and weaken cabinets, flooring and sub flooring. These slow leaks can develop mold which will be costly and hazardous. A fast leak can cause a tremendous amount of damage in minutes, flooding your offices, classroom or break room. It costs a fortune in business interruption and contractors to fix the damages. Traditional coolers provide absolutely nothing to prevent damage should it leak.

Our built-in smart leak detection system makes it impossible to leak more than a drop or two of water. There is a sensor at the bottom of the interior of the cooler that measures for moisture. It is sensitive to only a couple of drops. If it detects any moisture, it automatically activates an electric valve to cut off the incoming water supply. An audible alarm will also alert you that a leak has been detected and your system is now turned off.

Simplifying Maintenance with Standardized Filter Interfaces

One of the hidden costs of traditional water coolers lies in their water filter cartridges. Many water cooler manufacturers require customers to use exclusive filter cartridges that they are forced to buy directly from the supplier. These filters can be two or three times more expensive than comparable cartridges purchased over the counter. More importantly, it leaves customers stuck if the manufacturer stops making a particular filter, or if their supplier experiences a problem during the global supply chain crunch. Maintenance staff must know the correct part numbers and keep filters for each brand of cooler on hand.

The Aquatal energy-efficient cooler combats this with its standard filter interface. It is set up to accept filters that fit the common industry sizes and connections. This allows facility managers and maintenance workers to shop around and find reputable filters from multiple suppliers rather than rely on just one. This competition will drive the price of filters down and ensure availability.

This allows you to have only one filter in your inventory, reducing the chances of stocking wrong filters. No more checking which filter works for each cooler, no more confusion for maintenance staff who may not be trained on each cooler. Training new staff to change filters can be done quickly due to the one simple process for every cooler on site. These savings add up considerably.

For any company wishing to offer its users clean water while saving money in all ways possible, look no further than the energy-efficient water coolers offered at Aquatal. We offer an innovative product backed by a dedicated partner to assist all customers needs, and we can support both local and global demand with efficienct solutions. Clean water does not have to be costly!