People are buying water in big bottles of 2 to 6 gallons and storage it in their homes to have reserves of drinking water in case of construction jobs on the house, contamination of the water or other natural disaster. Often the large amount of water are carried when travelling, going camping or to work. But, pouring the water from large bottles to little cups is heavy and its often making the mess.
Water dispensers are devices designed to help with pouring water from large bottles to little cups. This is very user-friendly because it is hard to lift and flip heavy bottles everytime you want to drink water. They can be installed like pumps on the water bottle or they can be bigger so the water bottle is installed on them. There are type of dispensers that have heating system so they can be used to heat the water that is then dispensed into your cup.
There are several mechanism of the dispensers: manual, battery-operated, wireless electrical, rechargable electrical etc. The design of dispenser should be eco-friendly so they are made from non-toxic materials such as BPA free plastics. Inside parts must be made from steel or other material that will not release chemicals or metals in the water while protecting it from bacteria and viruses. Also, the external material should be durable for the device to last long.
The pump dispensers have different dimensions and they are made to fit different sizes of bottles. So when buying them, take notice to which size and type (screw-top or crown-top) of water bottles they are suitable. Generally, if dispenser has adapter it will fit on wider range of bottle sizes. The dispenser that are bigger are top-mounted so the bottle is installed to them and they are also suited for certain size and weight of bottle.
In this review we will represent to you different types of cheap water dispensers. We will describe their technical specifications, design and mechanism.
REVIEW OF 5 CHEAP WATER COOLERS
Hand Pump Dispenser
This is a pump type of dispenser. It has manual mechanism so you are controling how much water do you want to dispense by pressing the pump. The vacuum is controling how fast the water is dispensing and you can adjust by how hard you press the pump. 8 ounces of water in several seconds is the most it can dispense.
This is very cheap water dispenser and user-friendly because it fits most 5 or 6 gallons water bottles. It is 3 inches long, 4 inches wide and 7 inches high. Its weight is 0.7 pounds.
This dispenser has a tightening ring at the bottom for the bottle neck to ensure that the water does not drip. The external parts are made from BPA free plastic that is not toxic for water.
The pump has a sanitary cap that is used to close the tube when you are not using it. This keeps the device more hygienic and prevents that bacteria or viruses get in the water. Also, it is recommended to clean the inner parts regularly to avoid change of water’s taste.
It is available in white color only. The batteries are not needed because of the manual mechanism so they are not included in the package.
Sunbeam 006131 Model
Sunbeam offers cheap water dispenser that has heating system. The water is heated and then dispensed into the cup so you can easy make hot beverage or meal whenever you want. It has an opening on the top in which you have to put water. It actually looks a lot like some coffee makers.
There is a button that is turns on heating process. When is over you have to push the dispensing button and pour the amount of water you need in your cup.
Mechanism is electrical so it has wires held in a special storage in the bottom of the device. The device is energy-efficient. For example, it takes up less energy and it is heating faster to 16 ounces of hot water than a microwave.
In the system is integrated auto shut off feature that turns off the device immediately after the heating of the water is finished. It is available in black and white color. It is 7.8 inches long, 5.8 inches wide and 9.8 inches high. It weighs 1.5 pounds.
The dispenser is small enough to fit on any worksurface and it does not take a lot of space of your home or office which makes it very user-friendly. In the package you will get one year warranty in case of damage. The situations in which warranty is applicable are described in user manual.
Wireless Automatic Electric Water Pump
This is cheap water dispenser that has high technology mechanism with automatic and wireless system. It is electrical and rechargable. In the device is integrated one lithium ion battery with 1500 mAh capacity and very energy-efficient.
The device’s motor power is 3.7W and the voltage is 3.7V. The motor and battery are strong so it can pump 1.2 liters of water in 1 minute. It has UL certificate and it does not take a lot energy so it can work 2-3 hours without needing any power. When full charged it can be used for 5 to 8 water bottles. This means you will not have to recharge it often. You can use it indoor or outdoor.
The length is 12 inches, width is 7.8 inches and height is 3.8 inches. It weighs 1.1 pounds. Therefore, it is small, compact and portable which makes it user-friendly. Furthermore, sou can take it everywhere and the battery will last long and it is suitable for all sizes of water bottles.
The external parts are made from ABS material that is strong and durable so the dispenser will last long. Material is BPA free so it is environment-friendly and it will not release toxic chemicals in the water you are drinking. The tube is made from FDA approves silicon which ensures that the device is hygienic and the water is protected of contamination with metals or bacteria.
On the bottom of the device is red button that you push to dispense water in your cup. When you want to stop the dispensing of water you have to push the button again. In your package with the dispenser you will get food grade silicone hose, micro USB charging cable, one ion lithium battery and user manual.
Primo Countertop Model
Primo is offering a very cheap water dispenser considering its technical specifications, design and material that is made from. This dispenser is made from porcelain-ceramic, it is crock-shaped and it is on the wooden stand. It is 1.2 inches long, 14.8 inches wide, 3 inches high and it weighs 10.9 pounds.
Its dimensions are very practical because it can be put on any surface in your home or office and it would not take a lot of space. Also, the integrated stand enables you to simply pour the water in taller glasses so the countertop-elevated design of this device is very user-friendly.
Beside elegant design, the materials from which is made are eco-friendly. They are BPA and lead free. The ceramics is strong material so the device will be durable and last long. Also, the ceramics body is washable in dishwasher so you can easily clean it and maintain the hygiene of the device and your water.
This dispenser is energy-efficient because it is not electrical, but manual. It has faucets that control dispensing of the water. The water bottle is mounted on the dispenser. It is suitable for 3 or 5 gallons water bottles. When pushing the faucet, water is drawn in the inner tubes and then dispense through the spout. The water is room temperature.
In the package are not included batteries because they are not needed. Primo coupons are included and you can use them in any Primo self-service to refill your water bottle or exchgane your empty bottle with one full Primo water bottle with added minerals for better taste. You will get 1 year warranty in case you damage the dispenser as described in user manual.
Electric USB Rechargable Water Bottle Pump
This is really cheap water dispenser considering its features and techincal specifications. The dispenser is electrical and rechargable. The ion lithium battery has 1800 mAh capacity and it is really durable. After it is full charged, it can last up to 40 days and be used for about 4 to 6 of 5 gallon water bottles. The motor power is 3.8W and operating voltage is 3.7V.
Despite the fact that you have to charge the battery, this is very user-friendly because it last long so you can take the dispenser everywhere with you. It can be used outdoor and indoor so you can hold it in your office and home or take it to camping or other outdoor activities. The battery is charged with USB cable.
It is very practical because it can fit to wide range of water bottle sizes (from 2 to 5 gallons). But, take notice that it does not fit on bottles that have screw-top or that do not have caps. Furthermore, before purchasing this product you have to chech if your water bottles have neck that is big 2.16 inches in diameter. The water dispensing starts when you push the control button and it stops when you push it again.
The length is 5.6 inches, width and height are 3.8 inches and it weighs 12 ounces, so the dispenser is compact and portable. It is eco-friendly because it is made from BPA free so it is non toxic for water. External parts are made from high quality ABS plastic that makes durable and long lasting. It has food grade silicon tube and 304 stainless steel outlet pipe. That ensures that water is free from metals, chemicals and bacteria.
The tube is 21.7 inch long and the pipe is 4.7 inch long. The device is available in white color only. When buying it you will get food grade silicone hose, stainless steel pipe, micro USB charging cable and one english manual in which are written instructions to assembly the device and install it to the water bottle.