Hot Water Dispensers Key Terms

Before you shop, learn some key terms for hot water dispensers

All kinds of food service businesses use hot water dispensers to make tea and coffee, as well as for a range of other uses. Hot water dispensers, or hot water machines, come in many different shapes, sizes, and capacities. Knowing about some of the key terms for buying, installing and using various types of hot water dispensers will help a business that is making purchases, training staff on use, or renovating a self-service bar to include hot water.

 

Faucet and sink fixtures

Faucet fixtures are hot water dispensers that simply consist of a separate structure that attaches to sink fixtures. These can be enough to provide hot water for a variety of commercial uses.
Try: See more on faucet and sink fixtures at Home Tips, where ideas on installing can be applicable to a business use.

Sink access hole

Generally, there needs to be an opening in the sink fixture to install a faucet fixture hot water dispenser. If there is not, the installer must create one to facilitate getting the hot water dispenser into the existing sink setup.
Try: See more on sink access hole design at Lowe's.

Boiling water machines

A boiling water machine is a stand-alone machine that heats water to near boiling. These are often used in commercial setups as hot water dispensers to provide for tea, coffee, or other hot drinks.
Try: Check out an example of boiling water machines from a top maker, Bunn, at this Coffee Espresso Pro page.

Drip tray

A drip tray is necessary for any hot water dispensers that don't fit into a sink fixture. This is because, no matter how careful you are, water will sometimes come out of the spigot without being caught by a cup or other container. Drip trays are indispensable for making sure that water has somewhere to go.
Try: See the definition of a drip tray (and other terms) at Kegerators. The drip tray also applies to hot water machines and other commercial gear.

Heat exchanger

A heat exchanger is a device on a coffee maker that heats water internally rather than drawing hot water from an outside source. This proves valuable for coffee and espresso makers that form a large part of the market for hot water dispensers.
Try: See more on heat exchangers and more coffee and espresso terms at The Coffee Machine Company.

Cold water supply line

Every "hard wired" hot water dispenser has a cold water supply line. The cold water supply line is the conduit for water that will be heated in a tank or other apparatus.
Try: See details about cold water supply lines and tanks for standard hot water dispensers at Home Depot.

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