A Zip HydroTap is much more than a boiling water tap. It's a complete drinking water system that delivers instant filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water while complementing the heart of your home with premium design and outstanding performance.
Whether you're renovating your forever home, designing a luxury kitchen, creating a home bar or simply looking to make everyday life easier, this guide will help you choose the perfect Zip HydroTap.
Why Choose a Zip HydroTap?
A Zip HydroTap replaces multiple everyday appliances by delivering filtered water exactly how you want it, instantly.
Depending on the model you choose, you'll enjoy:
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Instant filtered boiling water
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Refreshingly chilled filtered water
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Sparkling filtered water
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Everyday hot and cold mains water
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Advanced 0.2-micron filtration
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Beautiful designer finishes
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Energy-efficient operation
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Less worktop clutter
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Fewer appliances on display
Instead of waiting for the kettle to boil or filling reusable bottles from the fridge, your drinking water is always ready.
Which Zip HydroTap Is Right For You?
For a Luxury Home Bar
Choose the Arc Plus with a Matching Font & Drain
If you're creating a luxury entertaining space, home bar or drinks station, we recommend a dedicated Arc Plus HydroTap with a matching stainless steel font and drip tray.
Rather than replacing your kitchen mixer tap, this creates a stunning standalone drinks station similar to those found in luxury hotels and cocktail bars.
Recommended Models
✔ Arc Plus Boiling, Chilled & Sparkling
Perfect for entertaining with tea, coffee, chilled still and sparkling water.
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Ideal if you simply want beautifully chilled filtered still and boiling water.
Why It's Perfect
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Professional luxury appearance
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Dedicated drinks station
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Matching font and drain
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Doesn't occupy sink space
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Ideal for entertaining
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Premium interior design feature
For a Tea & Coffee Station
Choose Cube Plus or Arc Plus Boiling
If you're creating a pantry, breakfast station, utility room or coffee area, a separate HydroTap is the ideal solution.
Installing your HydroTap away from your main sink creates a dedicated beverage station that looks as good as it performs. These Boiling only options are cost effective & minimalist:
Recommended Models
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Perfect for:
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Coffee lovers
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Tea drinkers
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Home offices
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Utility rooms
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Pantry kitchens
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Breakfast bars
For Busy Family Kitchens
Choose an All-In-One HydroTap (like the Celsius Plus below)
If your HydroTap will become your main kitchen tap, an All-In-One model offers the greatest convenience.
You'll enjoy filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water alongside ordinary hot and cold water from one beautifully engineered tap.
Recommended Models
Why Families Love Them
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One tap replaces everything
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No additional tap holes required
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Saves worktop space
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Great for cooking
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Perfect for filling bottles
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Child-safe boiling water controls
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Ideal for busy households
Installing Away From the Sink?
Choose Arc Plus or Cube Plus
Many homeowners now install a HydroTap on:
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Kitchen islands
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Home bars
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Pantry rooms
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Utility rooms
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Breakfast stations
The Arc Plus and Cube Plus are specifically designed to become elegant design features when paired with a matching font.
This is often the preferred option chosen by interior designers.
Looking for the Best Value?
Choose the Classic Plus
The Classic Plus offers the same premium Zip technology while providing outstanding value.
If performance is your priority, it's one of the best-value HydroTaps available.
Why Choose Classic Plus?
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Excellent value
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Proven reliability
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Easy controls
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Premium Zip filtration
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Available with boiling, chilled and sparkling water
Want Hands-Free Operation?
Choose the Touch-free Wave
The Touch-free Wave allows you to dispense water using intelligent sensor technology without touching the tap.
Ideal for:
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Hygiene-conscious homes
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Contemporary kitchens
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Reduced cross-contamination
Need an Accessible HydroTap?
Choose from the Zip Accessibility Collection
Zip's accessibility accessories are designed to make operating a HydroTap easier for people with reduced strength, dexterity or mobility.
Ideal for:
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Wheelchair users
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Older homeowners
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Assisted living
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Inclusive kitchen design
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Multi-generational homes
Stunning Designer Finishes
Most Zip HydroTap models are available in beautiful contemporary finishes including:
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Bright Chrome
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Brushed Chrome
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Matt Black
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Brushed Gold
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Brushed Rose Gold
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Gunmetal
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Brushed Nickel
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Brushed Brass (selected models)
Whether your kitchen is contemporary, industrial or traditional, there's a finish to complement your design.
Genuine Zip Filters & Limescale Protection
Every Zip HydroTap uses advanced filtration to improve the taste and quality of your drinking water.
In fact, Zip's 0.2-micron filter is up to 25 times finer than a typical water filter jug, helping remove microscopic contaminants that many standard jug filters cannot capture.
Zip's advanced filtration has also been independently tested to help reduce:
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Microplastics
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Over 99.4% of PFAS ("forever chemicals")
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Chlorine taste and odour
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Sediment and other impurities
If you live in London or another hard water area, we strongly recommend installing a genuine Zip Limescale Prevention Filter Kit to help protect your HydroTap and maximise its lifespan.
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Limescale prevention kits
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Replacement limescale cartridges
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Installation accessories like font & drains (for work top installation away from sink), & install rail and water stop safety device for anti-flooding, and leak protection
Is a Zip HydroTap Worth the Money?
For most homeowners, absolutely.
A Zip HydroTap replaces your kettle, water filter jug and, for many households, the need to buy bottled water, while delivering instant filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water from one beautifully designed tap.
It's also a long-term investment. With regular servicing and genuine replacement filters, many of our customers are still enjoying their HydroTaps after 10 years or more.
Unlike many kitchen appliances, your HydroTap doesn't necessarily stay behind if you move home. A professional engineer can usually remove and reinstall the system in your new property, allowing you to continue enjoying all the benefits you've invested in.
The environmental benefits are equally impressive. By eliminating thousands of plastic bottles and reducing unnecessary kettle use, a HydroTap can significantly reduce your household's environmental impact.
Curious how much difference it could make?
👉 Use our Zip HydroTap Sustainability Calculator to discover how many plastic bottles, kilograms of plastic waste and CO₂ emissions your household could save each year.
When you combine superior filtration, exceptional convenience, reduced plastic waste, long-term durability and everyday time savings, it's easy to see why so many of our customers tell us their Zip HydroTap is one of the best investments they've ever made in their kitchen.
Professional Nationwide Installation
Buying from The Tap Specialist means much more than simply purchasing a HydroTap.
Zip's nationwide network of manufacturer-approved engineers provides professional installation throughout mainland UK, ensuring your HydroTap is correctly installed, commissioned and fully tested.
Our installation service includes:
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Nationwide professional installation
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System commissioning
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Pressure and safety testing
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Product demonstration
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Installation advice
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Filter guidance
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After-sales support
Whether you're installing a HydroTap in your kitchen, pantry, utility room or home bar, we'll ensure everything is ready to enjoy from day one.
HydroCare Servicing & Maintenance
Like any premium appliance, a Zip HydroTap performs best when regularly maintained.
Our HydroCare servicing packages help keep your HydroTap operating at peak performance year after year.
Our servicing options include:
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Annual servicing
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Genuine Zip filter replacements
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Limescale management
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System sanitisation
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Performance testing
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Safety inspections
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Priority engineer support
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Genuine replacement parts where required
Regular servicing helps maximise reliability, water quality and the lifespan of your investment.
Why Buy from The Tap Specialist?
We're one of the UK's leading independent Zip Water specialists.
Unlike many online retailers, we don't just sell HydroTaps—we support you throughout the lifetime of your system.
Why customers trust us
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✔ Zip Water specialists
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✔ Expert impartial advice
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✔ Complete HydroTap range
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✔ Nationwide manufacturer-approved installation
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✔ Genuine Zip filters and accessories
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✔ HydroCare servicing and maintenance
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✔ Friendly UK-based customer support
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✔ Fast nationwide delivery
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✔ Help choosing the perfect model
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Zip HydroTap is best?
It depends on how you'll use it.
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Best for families: Celsius Plus All-In-One
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Best for luxury kitchens: Arc Plus
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Best for home bars: Arc Plus with Font & Drain
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Best for tea & coffee stations: Cube Plus Boiling
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Best value: Classic Plus
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Best for hygiene: Touch-free Wave
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Best for accessible kitchens: Accessibility Collection
Should I choose an All-In-One or a separate HydroTap?
Choose an All-In-One if you're replacing your kitchen mixer tap. these must be fitted over a kitchen sink
Choose an Arc Plus or Cube Plus if you want to:
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Keep your existing kitchen tap
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Install on a kitchen island
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Create a luxury drinks station
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Design a pantry or coffee station
These taps do not have to be fitted over a sink but instead will need a font and drain set up.
How long does a Zip HydroTap last?
With genuine filters, regular servicing and professional installation, many of our customers enjoy their HydroTap for 10 years or more.
Can I take my HydroTap with me if I move house?
Yes. In most cases, a professional engineer can remove your HydroTap and reinstall it in your new home, allowing you to continue enjoying your investment.
Do I need a limescale filter?
Do you offer installation?
Yes. We provide nationwide professional installation by manufacturer-approved engineers throughout mainland UK.
Do you offer servicing?
Yes. We offer ongoing HydroCare servicing, maintenance packages and genuine replacement filters to keep your HydroTap performing at its best.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Zip HydroTap?
Whether you're creating a luxury home bar, renovating your kitchen, building a pantry or simply upgrading your everyday drinking water, our team is here to help.
From choosing the right model and finish to arranging professional installation and ongoing servicing, The Tap Specialist is your trusted Zip Water expert.
Browse our complete Zip HydroTap collection today or speak to one of our specialists for personalised advice: Call us on 0208 016 8898 or WhatsApp Us, or Email info@thetapspecialist.co.uk
