Are Boiling Water Taps Safe To Have Around Children? - The Tap Specialist

Are Boiling Water Taps Safe To Have Around Children?

Impromta Biometric Boiling Hot Water Tap - 3 - in - 1 & 4 - in - 1 Safety Tap - The Tap SpecialistYes — all boiling water taps sold on TheTapSpecialist.co.uk are designed with child safety as a top priority, and every model we offer comes with built-in safety features as standard.

Modern boiling taps are engineered to be safer than traditional kettles, especially in family homes, thanks to their precise, controlled technology and advanced safety mechanisms.

🔒 Here are the key safety features you can expect from our boiling taps:


1. Cool-Touch Spouts

Many of our taps feature insulated, cool-to-touch spouts — meaning the outside of the tap never gets hot, even when dispensing boiling water. This dramatically reduces the risk of accidental burns.


2. Child-Safe Activation Controls

All our boiling taps require a two-step or touch-sensitive activation process to dispense boiling water — making it virtually impossible to operate accidentally.

For example:

  • Zip HydroTap G5 features a safety lock for boiling water, cool-touch technology, boiling isolation mode.
  • Franke Mythos Water Hub uses a rotary dial control with LED indicators and lockout mode for added protection.
  • The Impromta Biometric Tap offers fingerprint-recognition access, ensuring only authorised users can dispense boiling or filtered water — perfect for peace of mind in family kitchens.


3. Safety Locks & Auto Shut-Off

Many taps include automatic shut-off timers and safety lock features that prevent prolonged boiling water flow. This not only keeps your household safe but also improves energy efficiency.


4. Smooth, Non-Splash Flow

Boiling taps deliver a smooth, non-splash stream, avoiding the dangerous splutter you can get from kettles or pans. This helps prevent scalds and messy spills.


5. Hidden Tanks and Compact, Wall-Safe Units

The boiling water tanks are securely stored under the sink or worktop keeping hot components well out of reach of little hands.


Every tap on our website includes child safety as standard

We carefully select and test every tap we stock to meet strict safety standards for family use. Whether you’re choosing a Zip, Franke, Billi, Impromta or Hanstrom model, you can shop confidently knowing it’s designed for real-life family kitchens.


Still have questions about which boiling tap is best for your home?
👉 Take our 30-second Tap Quiz ,or request a callback, or contact our friendly team for personalised advice: Call 02080168898 or Whatsapp now! You can also email us info@thetapspecialist.co.uk

 

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