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New Ebac POU Unit will revolutionise the market
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Ebac have announced production plans for their new 'Direct Dispense' POU watercooler which is set to revolutionise the POU market.
Available from May 2008, Ebac have reported significant interest from key players in the industry and response to the pre-production model has been extremely positive.
The Direct Dispense technology from Ebac will significantly challenge the current POU cooler options available in the market place and bring into question their microbiological vulnerability. Microbiological vulnerability refers to the conditions of the cooler and its susceptibility to contamination. The more surface area, the more chance of water contamination occurring. An ordinary reservoir has a typical water volume of 2,500ml and a typical surface area of 1,000cm2 a huge amount of microbiological vulnerability. Even with Direct Chill, the typical water volume is 500ml so it is significantly lower in volume to an ordinary reservoir however the surface area increases to 1600cm2 giving it a greater vulnerability to microbiological growth. UV protected reservoirs show some improvement with 60ml water volume and 200cm2 surface area, but there are still parts of the cooler the UV light can’t reach such as pipes and taps.
Ebac's Direct Dispense POU cooler has a 98% reduced chance of microbiological contamination compared to an ordinary reservoir, with only 30ml of water volume open to contamination and only 100cm2 surface area.
John Elliott MBE Chairman of Ebac said:
"Microbiological vulnerability in the POU market is very important to water cooler businesses and distributors. Our customers want a product that differentiates them from their competitors and gives them a competitive advantage. Not only are we providing a product that our customers want but we are providing a product that their customers want too."
Philip Walton, Technical Director said:
"It is great to break the boundaries of innovation in watercooler design with the Direct Dispense cooler. The pre-production model has already received an enthusiastic response from significant customers in the industry and this further demonstrates the demand for such a product in the marketplace."
The Direct Dispense technology is different to traditional POU coolers. As with all POU coolers, water is supplied directly from the mains water supply which has been disinfected (typically with chlorine in the UK) to remove bacteria and ensures safe water reaches the public. With Direct Dispense, the water supply is not filtered before it enters the cooler reservoir, but immediately before water is dispensed. Therefore the disinfectant properties in the mains supplied water stop any bacteria growth occurring in the reservoir or connected parts. It is not until water is dispensed that it passes through a filter ensuring high quality water with the least possible chance of contamination.
To change a filter is easier than ever with an Ebac POU cooler, the 'slot and go' cartridge is changed all in a matter of seconds with minimal effort. The unit is then 100% sanitised as all parts susceptible to microbiological vulnerability have been replaced.
The Direct Dispense feature is not the only innovation on this product. Ebac have designed a patented flood prevention measure called the 'StopMax'. The StopMax gives 100% peace of mind against an accidental flood occurring, which has always been a concern with POU.
Ebac’s new POU machine will be the first 'Direct Dispense' on the market and is based on the best selling FMax platform with all the same great features such as the energy saving hot tank and high burst rate.
For more information contact Ebac on on +44 (0)1388 605061 ext: 485.
Ebac is a privately owned group of companies mainly focused on manufacturing. The Group also has interests in leisure, bottled water and product design. The Group has been the market leader in Western Europe for watercoolers since the mid-90s and has held a prominent position in the European dehumidifier market for over 20 years. For the past two decades Ebac has continued to expand its UK operations when others have moved their production facilities elsewhere. The Group now employs 350 people in the UK's North East, but retains a strong export focus with 70% of its turnover coming from Continental Europe. Ebac's success is built on its dedication to quality and innovation in all areas, from manufacturing and design to HR and customer support.
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Ebac have announced production plans for their new 'Direct Dispense' POU watercooler which is set to revolutionise the POU market.
Available from May 2008, Ebac have reported significant interest from key players in the industry and response to the pre-production model has been extremely positive.
The Direct Dispense technology from Ebac will significantly challenge the current POU cooler options available in the market place and bring into question their microbiological vulnerability. Microbiological vulnerability refers to the conditions of the cooler and its susceptibility to contamination. The more surface area, the more chance of water contamination occurring. An ordinary reservoir has a typical water volume of 2,500ml and a typical surface area of 1,000cm2 a huge amount of microbiological vulnerability. Even with Direct Chill, the typical water volume is 500ml so it is significantly lower in volume to an ordinary reservoir however the surface area increases to 1600cm2 giving it a greater vulnerability to microbiological growth. UV protected reservoirs show some improvement with 60ml water volume and 200cm2 surface area, but there are still parts of the cooler the UV light can’t reach such as pipes and taps.
Ebac's Direct Dispense POU cooler has a 98% reduced chance of microbiological contamination compared to an ordinary reservoir, with only 30ml of water volume open to contamination and only 100cm2 surface area.
John Elliott MBE Chairman of Ebac said:"Microbiological vulnerability in the POU market is very important to water cooler businesses and distributors. Our customers want a product that differentiates them from their competitors and gives them a competitive advantage. Not only are we providing a product that our customers want but we are providing a product that their customers want too."
Philip Walton, Technical Director said:"It is great to break the boundaries of innovation in watercooler design with the Direct Dispense cooler. The pre-production model has already received an enthusiastic response from significant customers in the industry and this further demonstrates the demand for such a product in the marketplace."
The Direct Dispense technology is different to traditional POU coolers. As with all POU coolers, water is supplied directly from the mains water supply which has been disinfected (typically with chlorine in the UK) to remove bacteria and ensures safe water reaches the public. With Direct Dispense, the water supply is not filtered before it enters the cooler reservoir, but immediately before water is dispensed. Therefore the disinfectant properties in the mains supplied water stop any bacteria growth occurring in the reservoir or connected parts. It is not until water is dispensed that it passes through a filter ensuring high quality water with the least possible chance of contamination.
To change a filter is easier than ever with an Ebac POU cooler, the 'slot and go' cartridge is changed all in a matter of seconds with minimal effort. The unit is then 100% sanitised as all parts susceptible to microbiological vulnerability have been replaced.
The Direct Dispense feature is not the only innovation on this product. Ebac have designed a patented flood prevention measure called the 'StopMax'. The StopMax gives 100% peace of mind against an accidental flood occurring, which has always been a concern with POU.
Ebac’s new POU machine will be the first 'Direct Dispense' on the market and is based on the best selling FMax platform with all the same great features such as the energy saving hot tank and high burst rate.
For more information contact Ebac on on +44 (0)1388 605061 ext: 485.
Ebac is a privately owned group of companies mainly focused on manufacturing. The Group also has interests in leisure, bottled water and product design. The Group has been the market leader in Western Europe for watercoolers since the mid-90s and has held a prominent position in the European dehumidifier market for over 20 years. For the past two decades Ebac has continued to expand its UK operations when others have moved their production facilities elsewhere. The Group now employs 350 people in the UK's North East, but retains a strong export focus with 70% of its turnover coming from Continental Europe. Ebac's success is built on its dedication to quality and innovation in all areas, from manufacturing and design to HR and customer support.
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