Offices install water
vending machines and water dispensers to make drinkable water available to
their employees. The main benefit of installing a water dispenser in offices is
that it saves employees’ time which is otherwise spent on going to canteens and
stores outside the office to fetch water for them. While many people carry
their own bottles, many still prefer keeping their bags light. Water dispensers
or vending machines is a step towards making a basic necessity such as water
available to all.
Water Dispenser vs. Vending Machines
Water dispensers are mostly connected to a permanent source of water. Mains fed dispenser makes clean water available throughout the day. Water dispensers have hot water boilers as well as coolers that dispense hot and cold water respectively in addition to the normal water. Vending machines, on the other hand, do not have such facilities. Vending machines mostly store packaged drinking water. The water bottles stored are refrigerated or at normal room temperature. Such machines are not capable to dispense hot water, unlike water dispensers.
Water Dispenser vs. Vending Machines
Water dispensers are mostly connected to a permanent source of water. Mains fed dispenser makes clean water available throughout the day. Water dispensers have hot water boilers as well as coolers that dispense hot and cold water respectively in addition to the normal water. Vending machines, on the other hand, do not have such facilities. Vending machines mostly store packaged drinking water. The water bottles stored are refrigerated or at normal room temperature. Such machines are not capable to dispense hot water, unlike water dispensers.
Water Dispensers in Offices
Previously, water vending
machines were available in offices. The vending machines were kept in the
canteen or a common area in the office. The vending machines had to be
restocked regularly with bottled water. With the introduction of office water coolers, use of vending
machines has faded out. These coolers are simply connected to main water source
for fetching water and making it available for people across the city. This has
enabled people to consume fresh water as and when required.