Installing a water dispenser in your home, workplace, or shared space means bringing everyone the convenience of fully filtered, great-tasting water. But before you do, you must choose between a bottled water dispenser and a mains-fed dispenser. Both can deliver the healthy hydration everyone needs, but one dispenser might suit you or your staff better. So which is best for you? Let’s look at some of the key differences so you can make the best choice.

Bottled water dispenser

A floorstanding bottled water dispenser is everything you need from a model seen nationwide. This type of water dispenser is perfect for delivering cool, ambient, hot, or sparkling water at the pull of a tap or touch of a button in multiple locations that don't need to be anywhere near a mains water supply.

Designed for convenience, every bottled water dispenser is entirely portable and only needs to be plugged into a plug socket – whether in the wall or on the end of an extension cable. That means you can place it anywhere, from high-footfall areas like corridors and offices to waiting rooms and receptions.

Being a slim and upright concept, each model fits neatly wherever you position it. But if floor space saving is needed, compact countertop models can use desk or table space for easy access. And with any bottled water dispenser, you can choose a recycled and reuseable 18.9 or 13-litre water bottle of our spring water, naturally filtered for superior taste.

The pros of a bottled water dispenser

✔︎ Slimline and portable

✔︎ Floorstandong or countertop models

✔︎ Bottom-loading bottle options

✔︎ 18.9 or 13-litre bottles of naturally filtered spring water

✔︎ Complete service, maintenance, and delivery programme

✔︎ Sustainable, eco-friendly, and affordable

Mains-fed water dispenser

Just as popular as a bottled water dispenser, a mains-fed water dispenser can deliver the same cool, ambient, hot, or sparkling water but directly from your mains water supply. The crucial advantage here is the in-built, advanced filtration system, which delivers fully filtered water with all trace plastics, chemical tastes, and nasty odours removed. 

Every main-fed water dispenser is plumbed directly into your main water supply, giving you a fixed installation. So, while the dispenser is more limited in where you can place it, the water pipework can be installed up to 13m in any direction from the main supply. This installation gives you more flexibility to position your unit beyond the kitchen.

The pros of a mains-fed water dispenser

✔︎ 13m installation radius from your mains water inlet

✔︎ Floorstandong or countertop models

✔︎ Touchless options available

✔︎ Advanced water filtration system built-in 

✔︎ Removes trace plastics up to 0.001mm in size

✔︎ Complete service, maintenance, and delivery programme

Whatever your choice, make it Thirsty Work

Deciding on the right bottled water dispenser or mains-fed water dispenser can be a tough choice. Both types have many advantages, offering you the convenience, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness you need. So let us help you make the best choice. 

Give our our customer service team a call today on 01392 877 172. Or email hello@thirstywork.com, and they can give you all the information you need. They’ll also give you a free quote and even start you off on your no-obligation 10-day free trial so you can see just how good your water dispenser really is.