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Boiling Water from Your Tap: Innovative Home Tech Since 1973

The boiling water tap, now four decades old, comes in a new, energy-efficient iteration.

It may sound somewhat surprising that the instant boiling water tap, created by Dutch company Quooker, has been available since 1973. Mind you, back then the device was by and large in its prototypical stages, sold mainly to acquaintances of the brand. Although marking the tap's history are several hiatuses, it's not surprising to hear that this innovative product was, and continues to be, a hit. The latest incarnation, named Fusion, is capable of delivering cold, warm, and boiling water from a single faucet on-demand. As such, the Quooker may have you rethink the conventionality of your sink, which could become the place where you'll start brewing your daily cup of coffee.

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Quooker, the 100°C instant boiling water tap, was invented in 1973.
Quooker, the 100°C instant boiling water tap, was invented in 1973.
The total unit conceals neatly beneath any sink. Every unit comes available with either a 3 liter, 7 liter, or a limitless COMBI tank. The system's high-vacuum insulation tank is more energy-efficient than traditional methods of running hot water into the kitchen.
The total unit conceals neatly beneath any sink. Every unit comes available with either a 3 liter, 7 liter, or a limitless COMBI tank. The system's high-vacuum insulation tank is more energy-efficient than traditional methods of running hot water into the kitchen.
Its main on/off knob never gets hot and is designed as an easy push-and-turn handle. For additional safety, the flowing water comes out as an aerated spray, which helps prevent burns.
Its main on/off knob never gets hot and is designed as an easy push-and-turn handle. For additional safety, the flowing water comes out as an aerated spray, which helps prevent burns.
The Quooker is also designed to conserve water: by immediately producing hot water, it eliminates the need to run the tap until the water gets hot.
The Quooker is also designed to conserve water: by immediately producing hot water, it eliminates the need to run the tap until the water gets hot.