Innovation Meets Style and Sustainability

Through revolutionary design, Zip Water is changing our water consumption habits for good.

In an age where conscious consumerism and the desire to buy better is gaining more ground, collectively we’re valuing design that places importance on form, functionality, longevity and sustainability; purchasing those items that we’ll use for years to come and won’t leave a negative impact when we’re gone.

When it comes to appliances, sustainability isn’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind but there are many brands that claim to be pioneers in this space. There are few that live up to such statements, however Zip Water is one such brand. The Australian manufacturer of instant water systems has gained worldwide recognition and is now considered by many as the leader in its field.

Zip Water has been changing the way the world consumes water since 1947 – initially with its over-sink boiling water heaters in the 1960s, and then with the world’s first instant boiling water tap in the 70s. Throughout the decades, Zip has continued to push the boundaries through continuous research and development, and the Hydrotap – the tap that provides boiling, chilled or sparkling water instantly – first released in 2012, is the latest embodiment of that.

For the first time, a single tap offered choice when it came to consuming water, it eliminated the need for waiting for chilled or boiling water, and it did so in a way that was modern and stylish – just a single, sleek, streamlined tap that gave as much attention to aesthetics as it did practicality. And with its Nsf-certified filter that incorporates innovative silver ion antimicrobial technology, the revolutionary Hydrotap provided healthier, pure tasting water that could easily be enjoyed every day.

Perhaps one of the most innovative aspects of the Hydrotap was (and still is) its sustainable elements. Featuring Power-pulse technology that maintains stored boiling water to within 0.2°C of your set temperature, no energy is wasted waiting for water to boil, while that crisp, chilled water is all thanks to a unique air-cooling technology. Opposed to traditional water cooling which wastes litres of water each time the system is used, this air-cooled refrigeration system requires no water at all.

In 2017, Zip released an internationally recognised and independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its innovative Hydrotap: the first EPD for an electrical product in Australasia.

Convenient, healthy and environmentally-friendly, Zip Water is changing our water consumption habits for good, one Hydrotap at a time.