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What is the best solution for staying hydrated in the workplace, hotel, or restaurant industry?
Whether it's a water cooler for businesses connected to the mains or a fountain with plastic bottles, single-use plastic bottles or glass bottles, filter jugs or even tap water, there is a wide range of choices.
Discover our comparison guide with the advantages, disadvantages, and prices of these different options!
Water fountains are a preferred resource for businesses and other establishments such as hotels and restaurants, facilitating access to unlimited supply of neutral-tasting drinking water:
\n\n\n\nTo equip your premises with a water cooler, there are two types of water coolers available on the market: water fountains connected to the mains water supply and water coolers with water bottles.
There are two possible solutions with these water coolers: rental and purchase.
A solution that is popular with businesses, hoteliers, and restaurateurs alike, water coolers connected to the mains water supply are practical, economical, and environmentally responsible, as well as being appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, depending on the model.
The filtration system in this type of fountain retains suspended particles (sand, dust, etc.), chlorine, and its derivatives thanks to a polyethylene membrane and activated carbon, at CASTALIE.
While some people prefer to own a fountain, others prefer to rent one.
So which option should you go for: buying or renting?
The most popular solution among businesses, renting a filtered water fountain provides neutral water in your space, without having to worry about a thing.
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🤝 A turnkey solution
Signing a water cooler rental contract gives you access to regular service. This includes the provision of the water cooler, installed by the service providers, and associated services (servicing, filter replacement, and maintenance), the customer does not have to take care of a single task.
🌿 Peace of mind
Included in the water cooler rental contract, the customer is guaranteed responsive after-sales service. By choosing to rent a water cooler, you can be sure that everything will run smoothly, no matter what! When it comes to changing filters and cleaning equipment, regular maintenance visits are carried outto ensure a continuous supply of chilled, room temperature, sparkling, or hot water.
This is the best solution if you don't want to have to deal with installing and maintaining a water cooler!
💰 No additional costs
Renting is the best option if you want to set a specific monthly budget for your water cooler.
Filtration kits and maintenance are included in your contract: the costs are fixed.
What's more, with a mains-connected water cooler, you won't have to buy plastic water bottles (which also makes logistics, management, and stock control easier), and you can use glasses or water bottles instead of plastic cups.
Unlike buying, renting has the added advantage of guaranteeing the water cooler if it stops working properly. However, if you buy a water cooler and it is no longer under warranty, you will have to buy a new one.
By choosing to rent, you can be sure that you won't have to deal with the planned obsolescence of the water cooler!
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🕓 Considerable time savings
With the pre-dosing system on certain water fountains, it is possible to program a precise dosage for a chosen container (glass, water bottle, carafe, etc.).
In restaurants, for example, waiters will no longer have to fill glass bottles, store them in the refrigerator, and take them out of the refrigerator when a customer orders. Pre-dosing therefore saves time and storage space: simply place the water jug under the fountain's spout, press the pre-dosing button, and in a few seconds, the bottle is filled with fresh water!
Renting a water cooler can potentially be more expensive in the long run, although it should be remembered that the cooler will be repaired or replaced if a problem arises.
It should also be noted that renting is a long-term commitment. The customer commits to a rental period of between one and four years. It is therefore important to be sure that it will be used regularly.
A mains-connected water cooler can be rented for a few dozen euros per month (between €20 and €50) for a basic service with a single temperature setting (usually room temperature).
A monthly rental for a high-quality water fountain costs between €100 and €300, offering different water states and temperatures and the assurance of efficient and responsive customer service.
Purchasing water coolers is less common than renting, but remains a viable option for those who prefer to own a cooler.
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The water cooler belongs to you. Therefore, purchasing a water fountain does not significantly increase your monthly expenses. In the long term, this solution is sometimes more cost-effective.
However, it is advisable to take out an additional warranty and/or sign up for a service contract.
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In the long term, purchasing a water cooler is not necessarily cheaper than a rental contract. Installation costs, replacement parts, and maintenance can quickly add up!
\nThere are fountains available for purchase to suit all budgets. Some cost several hundred euros for the least expensive ones, and others several thousand euros for the most expensive ones.
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The advantages and disadvantages of a water cooler with a water bottle are, for the most part, similar to those of a microfiltered water cooler connected to the water supply.
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Below are the points that differentiate filtered water coolers from bottled water coolers.
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The purchase of a water cooler with a water bottle costs €250 or more depending on the model, excluding consumables and maintenance services.
\n\n\nRenting a water cooler with a bottle costs around €20-40 per month.
You also need to factor in the regular purchase of plastic bottles (around €20 for 18 liters).
Also worth checking out: our comparative guide to mains-connected water coolers vs. bottled water coolers.
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Plastic water bottles are the most common type of bottle we encounter when we are out and about. Easy to find and carry, plastic bottles are unfortunately still not recycled enough.
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Practicality: bottled water can be purchased anywhere and quickly.
\n\n\n\nWater bottles are lightweight and easy to carry.
\n\n\n\nHaving your own individual bottle provides a sense of security.
\n\n\n\nThe bottle can be drunk directly from the neck. This means there is no need to use glasses or water jugs, and therefore no need to clean them after use.
\n\n\n\nThe market for mineral water and spring water (still and sparkling) is very large and offers consumers a wide range of choices.
\nExample: for a company with 50 employees, based on one 1.5-liter bottle consumed per employee, the daily budget for purchasing plastic water bottles would be approximately €20, or €400 per month.
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Preferred largely by restaurant owners, glass bottles have as many advantages as they do disadvantages!
For 100 bottles, you should aim for a budget of around €200 or more.
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The filter jug is a solution often found in private homes and sometimes in small businesses.
\nThere are models ranging from €20 to €50 on average.
\n\n\nThe most widely consumed beverage in France (66% of French people drink tap water, compared to 47% who drink bottled water), tap water is the most economical and easily accessible solution.
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Tap water is the easiest and most convenient solution.
\n\n\n\nThe fact that it is virtually free is a major advantage.
\n\n\n\nTap water is the most strictly controlled foodstuff in France. French people can therefore drink tap water with complete confidence.
\nTap water costs only €0.003 and €0.004 per liter, or €4 percubic meter!
\n\n\nThere are many solutions for staying hydrated at work, in hotels, and in restaurants: there is something for every need and budget. If you would like to learn more about filtered water coolers and/or equip your premises with them, please do not hesitate to contact us!
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