As a very practical space, accessibility is an important element of a kitchen’s design. When life gets busy it’s good to know that some of the simple things are taken care of, with instant access to near boiling hot water without having to wait for the kettle to boil being one of them. And perhaps even more reassuringly, when you’ve literally got your hands full juggling what seems like all the pots and pans, the tap delivering that steaming hot water needn’t be tricky to operate.
Safety has to come first with this kind of technology, naturally, but that needn’t be at the detriment of ease of use. On the contrary, a Pronteau hot water tap makes the kitchen even more accessible and is a great way of future-proofing the space. It’s not always easy to lift a full kettle of water when making drinks and preparing food, particularly if you suffer from dexterity issues, which are quite common especially as we get older. Even if you have difficulty reaching, lifting any weight or simply have your hands full, getting hot water from kettle to cup or pan can feel like an uphill struggle and a task that ends up being less than safe.
Being able to make a hot drink or pop a pan of vegetables on the hob to simmer shouldn’t be a tough task. With the Abode HotKey it really is simple, and safe. It’s a simple but extremely effective little device that turns our 4 IN 1 taps from regular 3-way mixertaps into taps that safely deliver piping hot water, with no super strength or even special action required.
That’s because when the proximity sensor hidden inside the tap body senses the HotKey nearby it instructs the boiler to pump steaming hot water through the separate central channel to the spout. No need to push, pull or twist tap handles, just piping hot water when you need it and not when you don’t. If you need hands-free use for filling those heavy pots and pans, the HotKey will simply locate on to the front of the tap body to safely deliver you hot boiled water in an instant.
Preventing accidental operation is also easy, in fact it’s in your hands, quite literally. Remove the HotKey from the tap body, hide it in a cupboard or somewhere out of reach of little hands, or even take it with you when you leave the kitchen. For extra peace of mind for families, the entire 4 in 1 mixertap range is designed with an insulated central channel from which the hot water is dispensed. That means the water arrives hot but the outside surface of the tap remains cool and safe to the touch.
It’s not just about how the tap is operated either. The temperature at which the steaming hot water is dispensed also makes a big difference, putting safety first while always delivering the best results no matter the task at hand. The ProBoil boiler can be set to a maximum temperature of 98 degrees. Yes, that’s because it’s the ideal temperature for the nation’s favourite brew, but importantly it puts user safety first too.
So much so in fact that all Abode Pronteau products are fully compliant with Part G(3) of the Building Regulations. Almost the entire collection is now WRAS approved, with one range pending. That’s a visible acknowledgement of the safety of this technology that retailers, builders and consumers can rely on. If you are wondering what WRAS approval is or want to find out more, please click here
All of this adds up to an extremely easy and safe way to enjoy the convenience of near-to- boiling hot water, literally on tap.
Why not check out our Pronteau range for more information?