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Zip Water

Zip Water

Good7/10

Australian pioneer of instant boiling-water units, best known for the HydroTap filtered boiling/chilled tap.

Founded
1962
From
Australia
HQ
Sydney, Australia
Owned by
Culligan (2017)
Made in
Australia and the United Kingdom
Also sold as
Zip, Zip HydroTap
www.zipwater.com

Water filter

Good7/10Luxury

Zip's HydroTap is a benchmark premium boiling and chilled tap, widely used in high-end kitchens and offices. Owners like it, but it is costly to run.

Good at

  • HydroTap offers boiling, chilled and sparkling water
  • Strong reputation with designers and builders
  • Good service in AU and the UK

Weak at

  • Very expensive to buy and install
  • Ongoing filter and service costs
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
HydroTap All-in-OneHydroTap CelsiusHydroTap G5

Best for: high-end kitchens and offices wanting filtered boiling and chilled water

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.