To cool the processor, a cooler is used, which consists of a radiator and a fan.
Various processors provide different mounts for coolers and have different heat dissipation (TDP). As for heat dissipation, the more powerful the processor, the larger the cooler should be.
For the cheapest 2-core processors (Celeron, A4, A6), any simple cooler with an aluminum radiator and an 80-90 mm fan will be enough. How larger size fan and radiator, the better the cooling. The lower the fan speed, the less noise. Some of these couriers are not suitable for all processors, so check the supported sockets in the description. For example, Deepcool GAMMA ARCHER is suitable for almost all sockets except AM4.
CPU cooler Deepcool GAMMA ARCHER
Most coolers for more powerful processors are universal and have a set of mounts for all modern processors. DeepCool and Zalman coolers have an optimal price/quality ratio, and I will recommend them first.
Please note that not all coolers can be equipped with a mount for the AM4 socket, and sometimes it can be purchased separately; check this point with the seller.
For 2-core Intel processors (Pentium, Core-i3) and 4-core AMD processors (A8, A10, Ryzen 3), a small cooler with 2-3 heat pipes and a 90-120 mm fan, such as Deepcool GAMMAXX 200T (for TDP 65) is enough W).
CPU cooler Deepcool GAMMAXX 200T
Or Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 (for TDP 95 W).
CPU cooler Deepcool GAMMAXX 300
For more powerful 4-core Intel (Core i3,i5) and AMD (FX-4,6,8, Ryzen 5) you need a cooler with 4-5 heat pipes and a 120 mm fan. And the minimum option here would be Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 (4 handsets) or slightly better Zalman from the CNPS10X series (4-5 handsets) for more powerful processors.
CPU cooler Deepcool GAMMAXX 400
For even hotter 6-core Intel (Core i5,i7) and AMD (Ryzen 7), as well as for overclocking, it is advisable to purchase a large, powerful cooler with 6 heat pipes and a 120-140 mm fan. Some of the best in terms of price/power ratio are Deepcool Lucifer V2 and Deepcool REDHAT.
CPU cooler Deepcool Lucifer V2
2. Do I need to buy a cooler separately?
Most boxed processors, which are sold in cardboard packaging and have the word “BOX” at the end of the label, have a cooler included.
If “Tray” or “OEM” is written at the end of the marking, then there is no cooler included.
Some expensive processors, despite being labeled with the word “BOX,” are sold without a cooler. But the box is usually smaller in this case, and the description often states that the processor does not include a cooler.
If you purchase a processor with a cooler, then you do not have to buy the cooler separately. This usually works out cheaper, and a boxed cooler is quite enough to cool the processor, since it is designed for it.
The disadvantages of boxed coolers are a higher noise level and the lack of a heat sink reserve in case of overclocking the processor. Therefore, if you want to have a quieter computer or overclock the processor, it is better to purchase a separate processor and a separate quiet and more powerful cooler.
3. Processor parameters for choosing a cooler
In order to choose the right cooler, we need to know the socket of the processor and its heat dissipation (TDP).
3.1. CPU socket
Socket is a motherboard connector for installing a processor, which also has a mount for a cooler. Different sockets have different types of cooler mounts.
3.2. CPU heat dissipation
As for heat dissipation (TDP), this indicator is also often indicated on online shopping sites. If the TDP of the processor is not indicated, then it can be easily found on the website of another online store or the official websites of processor manufacturers.
There are many more sites where you can find out the characteristics of the processor by the model number.
You can also use the Google or Yandex search engine.
4. Main characteristics of coolers
The main characteristics of coolers are the supported sockets and the TDP for which the cooler is designed.
Each cooler is designed for certain sockets; it simply will not install on others. Which sockets a particular cooler supports is indicated on the websites of manufacturers and online stores.
4.2. Cooler TDP
Despite the fact that the TDP of the processor for which the cooler is designed is the main parameter, its value is not indicated on the websites of online stores and most manufacturers. However, this data can sometimes be found. For example, on the website of one of the leaders in the production of coolers, the Austrian company Noctua, there is a comparison table of TDP coolers.
The TDP value of some popular cooler models, determined approximately based on test results, can be found on the Internet. Based on this information and personal experience, I have compiled a table with which you can easily select the optimal cooler depending on the TDP of the processor. You can download this table at the end of the article in the “” section.
5. Cooler design
CPU coolers come in many different designs.
5.1. Cooler with aluminum radiator
The simplest and cheapest are coolers with an aluminum radiator and a standard 80 mm fan. The shape of the radiator may vary. Basically, coolers for Intel processors have a round heatsink, while for AMD processors it is square.
Such coolers are often included with low-power boxed processors and are usually sufficient for them. Such a cooler can also be purchased separately inexpensively, but their quality will most likely be slightly worse. Well, such a cooler is not suitable for overclocking a processor.
5.2. Cooler with fin radiator
On sale you can still find coolers with radiators made of stacked aluminum or copper plates.
They remove heat from the processor better than coolers with a solid aluminum radiator, but are already outdated and have been replaced by more efficient coolers based on heat pipes.
5.3. Horizontal cooler with heat pipes
Coolers with heat pipes are the most modern and most efficient.
Such coolers are available with more powerful processors. They remove heat from the processor much better than cheap coolers with an aluminum radiator, but they blow warm air in a less efficient direction - towards the motherboard.
This solution is more suitable for compact cases, since in other cases it is better to purchase a more modern vertical cooler.
5.4. Vertical cooler with heat pipes
A vertical cooler (or tower cooler) has a more optimal design.
Warm air from the processor is blown not towards the motherboard, but towards the rear exhaust fan of the case.
Such coolers are the most optimal; they have a very large selection in size, power and price. They are best suited for very powerful processors and overclocking them. Their main disadvantage is their large dimensions, which is why not every such cooler will fit into a standard case.
The efficiency of the cooler most depends on the number of heat pipes. For a processor with a TDP of 80-100 W, a cooler with 3 heat pipes is enough; for a processor with a TDP of 150-180 W, a cooler with 6 heat pipes is needed. You will find out how many heat pipes a particular processor needs from the table, which can be downloaded in the “” section.
In the characteristics of a cooler, they usually do not focus on how many heat pipes it has. But this can be easily calculated from a photo of the base of the cooler or by counting the number of outgoing ends of the tubes and dividing them by 2.
6. Base design
The base of the cooler is the contact pad, which is in direct contact with the processor. The efficiency of the cooler also depends on its quality and design.
In coolers with an aluminum radiator, the radiator itself acts as the contact pad. The base can be solid or through.
A solid base is more preferable, as it increases the contact area between the radiator and the processor, which has a beneficial effect on cooling. And in a through design, dust can accumulate in the gap between the radiator and the fan.
Firstly, it has a bad effect on cooling. Secondly, it is impossible to clean the dust from there without removing the cooler from the processor, while a radiator with a solid pad can be easily cleaned without removing it.
6.2. Radiator with copper insert
The radiators of some coolers have a copper insert at the base, which is in contact with the processor.
Radiators with a copper insert are slightly more efficient than all-aluminum options.
Coolers with heat pipes may have a copper base.
This design is quite effective.
6.4. Direct contact
Some manufacturers actively preach the almost cosmic technology of direct contact (DirectCU), which consists of saving copper by pressing heat pipes in such a way that they themselves create a contact pad in direct contact with the processor.
In fact, this design is close in efficiency to a radiator with a copper base.
7. Design and material of the radiator
The efficiency of the cooler also greatly depends on the design of the radiator and the material from which it is made.
The cheapest coolers have a radiator made entirely of aluminum, since this metal is cheaper than copper. But aluminum has low heat capacity and uneven heat distribution, which requires stronger airflow and therefore noisier fans.
7.2. Aluminum with copper
Coolers with aluminum radiators with copper inserts are a little more efficient, but are no longer relevant.
7.3. Copper radiator
You can still find coolers with radiators made of copper plates on sale.
Copper has a high heat capacity and heat is distributed evenly in it. This makes it possible to stabilize the processor temperature at a certain level and does not require fast, noisy fans. But the effectiveness of such a system is limited due to the fact that a copper radiator has high thermal inertia and it is difficult to quickly remove heat from it. But such a cooler can be indispensable in compact cases for media centers, since it is quite low.
7.4. Radiator made of aluminum plates
The most effective today are coolers with heat pipes and a radiator made of many thin aluminum plates.
Heat from the processor is instantly dissipated through heat pipes to the plates, on which the fan air flow is also quickly removed due to the high dissipation area. This design has very low heat capacity and thermal inertia, so cooling efficiency increases significantly with small increases in fan speed.
7.5. Nickel plating
Good branded coolers may have nickel plating on heat pipes, copper bases, and even aluminum heatsink fins.
Nickel plating prevents surface oxidation. It always remains beautiful and shiny. But the most important thing is that the oxide does not interfere with heat removal and the cooler does not lose its properties. Although, by and large, the difference will not be significant.
7.6. Radiator size
The efficiency of the cooler always depends on the size of the radiator. But coolers with large radiators cannot always fit into a standard computer case. The height of a tower radiator for a standard case should not exceed 160 mm.
The width of the radiator also matters. A cooler with a large radiator may not fit due to the close location of the power supply. You also need to consider the size and layout of the motherboard. It may happen that the cooler cannot be installed due to highly protruding heatsinks of the motherboard near the processor, closely spaced tall memory modules, etc.
All this must be taken into account in advance and, if in doubt, measure the required distances in your computer. It's better to play it safe and take a slightly smaller cooler. If the processor is very hot, and the case is small, or elements protruding from the motherboard are in the way, then tear them off; a horizontal cooler with heat pipes and specially designed with sufficient distance from the motherboard will suit you.
7.7. Radiator weight
The larger the radiator, the heavier it is, and the heavier the radiator, the larger it is. But essentially, the higher the TDP of the processor, the heavier the radiator should be. For a processor with a TDP of 100-125 W, a radiator weighing 300-400 grams is enough; for a monster like AMD FX9xxx with a TDP of 200-220 W, you need a radiator of at least 1 kg, or even 1200-1300 grams. I will not give the weight of the radiator for each processor, since you will see all this in the table, which can be downloaded in the “” section.
8. Fans
The size, speed and other parameters of the fan determine the efficiency of the cooler and the noise level it creates.
8.1. Fan size
In general, the larger the fan, the more efficient and quieter it is. The cheapest coolers have fans measuring 80x80 mm. Their advantage is simplicity and low cost of replacement (which is rare). The disadvantage is the highest noise level.
It is better to buy a cooler with a larger fan - 92x92, 120x120 mm. These are also standard sizes and are easy to replace if necessary.
For particularly powerful and hot processors, such as AMD FX9xxx, it is better to take a cooler with a fan of a standard size of 140x140 mm. This fan is more expensive, but there will be less noise.
It’s better to limit the choice to coolers with standard fan sizes, what if you still have to replace it someday? But this is not important, since among us there are real nuggets of Kulibins who will screw any fan to any radiator on their knees
8.2. Fan bearing type
The cheapest fans have a Sleeve Bearing. Such fans are considered less reliable and less durable.
Fans with ball bearings are considered more reliable. But they make more noise.
Most modern fans have hydrodynamic bearings (Hydro Bearing), which combines reliability with low noise levels.
8.3. Number of fans
To overclock such monsters as AMD FX9xxx with a TDP of 200-220 W, it is better to take a cooler with two 140x140 mm fans. But keep in mind that the more fans, the higher the noise level. Therefore, there is no need to buy a cooler with two fans for a processor with a TDP of up to 180 W. Recommendations for the number and size of fans are in the table from the “” section.
8.4. Fan speed
The smaller the radiator and fan size, the higher its speed will be. This is necessary to compensate for the low dispersion area and low air flow.
In cheap coolers, fan speed can vary between 2000-4000 rpm. At a speed of 2000 rpm the fan noise becomes clearly audible, at a speed of 3000 rpm the noise becomes annoying, and at 4000 rpm your room will turn into a small landing pad...
The ideal option is a fan measuring 120-140 mm with a maximum speed of 1300-1500 rpm.
8.5. Automatic speed control
Motherboards are able to regulate cooler speed depending on the processor temperature. Adjustment can be done by changing the supply voltage (DC), which is supported by all motherboards.
More expensive coolers can be equipped with fans with a built-in speed controller (PWM). In this case, the motherboard must also support speed control via a PWM controller.
It’s good if the cooler has a 120-140 mm fan with a speed in the range of 800-1300 rpm. In this case, you will almost never hear it.
8.6. Cooler connector
Processor coolers can have a 3-pin or 4-pin connector for connecting to the motherboard. 3-pin ones are controlled by changing the voltage by the motherboard (DC), and 4-pin ones using a PWM controller (PWM). A PWM controller can more accurately control the cooler speed, so it is better to purchase a cooler with a 4-pin connector.
8.7. Noise level
The noise level depends on the rotation speed of the fan, the configuration of its blades, and is measured in decibels (dB). Fans with a noise level of up to 25 dB are considered quiet. Based on this indicator, you can compare several coolers and, other things being equal, choose the one that makes less noise.
8.8. Air flow
The strength of the air flow determines the efficiency of heat removal from the radiator and, accordingly, the efficiency of the entire cooler and the noise level. Airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Based on this indicator, you can compare several coolers and, other things being equal, choose the one that has a higher CFM. But do not forget to pay attention to the noise level.
9. Cooler mount
There are no pitfalls in mounting a small or medium-sized cooler. But with big models there are surprises...
Carefully read the cooler mounting diagram before purchasing it. Some heavy coolers require reinforced mounting using a special frame with reverse side motherboard.
In this case, the motherboard must allow the installation of such a frame and there should be no soldered electronic elements at the installation site. There should be a recess in the computer case where the processor is supposed to be located. Even better if there is a window that allows you to install and remove such a cooler without removing the motherboard.
A set of universal coolers that fit many sockets may contain many different mounts.
If the cooler is of sufficient quality and expensive, then they will not be superfluous if you suddenly want (or have to) change the motherboard and processor to another platform (for example, from AMD to Intel). In this case, there is no need to change the cooler.
10. Backlight
Some coolers have LEDs and glow beautifully in the dark. It makes sense to purchase such a cooler if your case has a transparent window through which you can enjoy how it works while you relax. But keep in mind that the backlight can interfere and irritate not only you, but also your family members. Therefore, think in advance where the body will stand and where the light will go.
11. Thermal paste
Thermal paste is applied to the processor to improve heat transfer and this is very important. In cheap coolers, thermal paste may already be applied to the contact pad and covered with a plastic cover.
More expensive models come with a small tube of thermal paste, which can be enough for 2-3 times. Sometimes thermal paste is not included. Check the availability of thermal paste on the online store website.
If thermal paste is not included, you will need to purchase it separately. Thermal paste greatly influences the transfer of heat from the processor to the cooler. The temperature difference between a processor with bad and good thermal paste reaches up to 10 degrees!
As budget option you can take KPT-8 in a white aluminum tube. Its thermal conductivity is not so high, but if the processor is not very hot (TDP up to 100 W) and you do not plan to overclock it, then this will be enough. The main thing is that it is original! It is not advisable to purchase it in syringes, jars, plastic tubes with stickers self made, since there are a lot of fakes in such packaging.
It should be absolutely obvious that the packaging is factory made.
Alsil-3 thermal paste is similar in quality and price, but even in the original it is sold in syringes that are difficult to distinguish from a fake.
12. Cooler manufacturers
The best cooler manufacturers are the Austrian company Noctua and the Japanese company Scythe. They produce high-quality coolers and are deservedly popular among wealthy enthusiasts. Noctua provides a 72-month warranty on coolers.
The Taiwanese company Thermalright successfully markets the above-mentioned brands, which has very similar models at a slightly more reasonable price.
But the most popular in Russian-speaking countries are coolers from such familiar brands as Cooler Master, Thermaltake, Zalman. Coolers from these manufacturers have the best price/quality ratio.
But by and large, the manufacturer of the cooler is not so important, since there is nothing special to break apart from the fan. Therefore, it’s not a sin to save money and take something cheaper. A fairly large assortment and low prices are offered to us by DeepCool, GlacialTech, Ice Hammer and TITAN.
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, it’s just a cooler. And let the presence of a guarantee calm your nervous system
13. Warranty
The cheapest coolers have a standard 12 month warranty. Basically, all that can come out of the cooler is the fan, and replacing it will not be difficult.
But if you are purchasing a good cooler with branded fans, then it is better that the warranty is 24-36 months, since finding high-quality fans with the same characteristics can be difficult and expensive.
Top coolers are expensive, but manufacturers give them a warranty of up to 72 months.
I do not recommend purchasing coolers from little-known manufacturers whose lineup is represented by only a few models, as there may be problems with warranty service. Remember - a guarantee never hurt anyone
14. Setting up filters in the online store
- Using the table, determine the main parameters of the cooler for your processor.
- Go to the “Cooling Systems” section on the seller’s website.
- Select the "Processor" destination.
- If you want a better cooler, then choose only the best manufacturers.
- If you want to save money, then choose all popular manufacturers, including model range of which there are at least 15-20 models.
- Select your processor socket.
- Note the presence of heat pipes in the filter.
- Size and number of fans (optional).
- Availability of speed controller (only if necessary).
- Cooler height (for a standard case up to 160 mm).
- The presence of backlighting (will greatly narrow the choice).
- Other parameters that are important to you.
- Sort the selection by price.
- Look through the coolers, starting with the cheaper ones (from the photo you can determine the number of heat pipes and the massiveness of the radiator).
- Select several suitable models, view their photos from different angles and compare them based on parameters that were not included in the filter.
- Buy the cheapest suitable model.
Do not overdo it with filters, as you can weed out successful models. Select only the parameters that are most important to you.
Thus, you will receive a cooler with the best price/quality/efficiency ratio that meets your requirements at the lowest possible cost.
15. Links
Below you can download a table that allows you to easily determine the main parameters of the cooler, depending on the processor heat dissipation (TDP).
CPU cooler Deepcool REDHAT
CPU cooler Zalman CNPS10X Optima
CPU cooler Deepcool GAMMAXX S40
Daily consumption of high-quality water is the key to human health at any age. To make it convenient to extract it from a large bottle, you need to buy an ergonomic water cooler. There are many options for such equipment; to decide which one is better to choose, let’s consider the rating of the top 10 most popular models with their own characteristics, parameters, positive and negative qualities.
In appearance, the water cooler can be floor-standing or table-top. Their technical specifications At the same time, they do not differ; the functionality, water quality, and mechanism may be the same.
Tabletop is cheaper and requires a specially designated space. Most suitable for home use or small office.
Floor-standing, convenient, practical, such equipment can be installed in the room, kitchen, dining room, and can be easily moved if necessary. One of the most popular attributes of a corporate kitchen, like a microwave. If the dispenser is also equipped with a water heating function, it is even more in demand. It will be an excellent alternative to a kettle: it heats up faster and holds more. As a result, the costs of electricity and employee downtime in line for coffee pay off in the best possible way.
Based on the type of cooling, equipment is divided into two types, which are radically different, but the result is the same:
| Electronic | Compressor | |
| Description | Cooling occurs due to the Peltier element - an electronic module. Fan, it is best to place such a cooler in a clean, well-ventilated room so that it does not become clogged. | Reliable equipment, independent of room temperature. It works on the principle of a refrigerator. The water is cooled according to user demand. |
| Minimum temperature | 10-15 degrees | 5-10 degrees |
| Performance | 0.5-1 liter per hour, the figure may vary depending on the model | 2 liters per hour |
| Purpose | Suitable for use by 3 – 4 people at home, in a small office. | For home, large office, where 4 or more people work. |
Modern water coolers have stylish design and great functionality. Made in high-tech style and will fit perfectly into modern design. Of the additional functions and options, depending on the manufacturer’s policy, the cost of the product and the specific model, the following may or may not be installed:
- The device is equipped with two mechanisms - for cooling and heating water, which is convenient and practical in offices where many personnel work.
- According to the design, a compact refrigerator for storing perishable foods or a box for a certain number of liters for sugar, tea, coffee, and dishes is built into the lower part of the equipment.
- On tap with hot water Some manufacturers install child protection - blocking the supply of boiling water to avoid burns and force majeure situations.
- A clamp on a hot water tap that blocks the flow of cold water.
- Floor coolers have up to three built-in taps: cold, room, hot.
A bottle of water in such devices is installed with bottom or top loading. All liquid from the container is extracted without residue using a special curved tube. Inflated using a water pump. There are models of coolers that are installed on a special filter connected to the water supply.
Types of taps for water coolers
There are three types of mechanisms for draining water:
- Lever from below, pressing with a mug - the most popular, the most popular. The user holds a glass with one hand, opens the tap with the other, and water fills the container.
- Lever on top, hand pressed - a classic look that was one of the first of its kind. You need both hands to pour water. The tap does not come into contact with the glass, which makes the mechanism hygienic and safe for health.
- Keys-buttons are a modern, attractive option, installed on expensive premium models.
Coolers have the following characteristics:
- The control method can be mechanical or electronic.
- Water is supplied through a flow filter from the water supply or from a loading bottle from above or below.
- The capabilities depend on the functionality inherent in the model.
- Cost-effectiveness – costs for drinking water and electricity.
- Reliability – devices are made from high-quality materials.
- Safety – using the cooler does not harm the user’s health. The design is designed in such a way as to protect a person from electric shock and infection with microorganisms.
- Beautiful original design - ordinary dispensers have a more archaic style, while new advanced luxury models have a high-tech style. They will fit perfectly into the interior of an office, kitchen and other premises.
- Cost - depends on the brand, production materials, established mechanism, dimensions, availability of options.
A cooler is a multifunctional, irreplaceable device that was first invented in the beginning. XX century Halsey Taylor. At the moment, there are a lot of models and brands that create water coolers. Let's look at the ranking of the best.
TOP 10 best coolers
In order for the user to understand what kind of water cooler he needs, it is worth deciding where it can be placed in the house so that it does not interfere, does not fall, and fits comfortably into the interior. If such equipment is chosen for purchase in the office, it is worth considering that there is a greater flow of people here, the performance of the device should be better, since it will be used much more often.
In a women's team, where for some reason there are no men, it is necessary to take a closer look at equipment with a bottom loading bottle: it is difficult to lift it up, physical strength is required.
If you buy a cooler with a cabinet underneath, there will automatically be a place where you can put disposable glasses for water, tea, sugar, spoons and other utensils that you will need. Or often the manufacturer installs a mini-fridge under the cooler, which is also convenient and practical - it saves space.
- Tabletop compact dispenser
- Upper outer location of the bottle
- No cooling system
- Dimensions are small: 375x28x31 cm
- Heating is carried out with a power of 460 W
- Capacity: 5 l per hour
- Budget cost.
- The device is lightweight.
- Compact, easy to transport.
- The “child lock” option is installed.
- The tank with room and hot water are located too close, due to which the cool water heats up along with the hot water.
- There is a pump pump.
- There is no cooling system, which is not practical in hot weather.
- Desktop convenient cooler
- Water is heated at a maximum power of 420 W
- Productivity is not bad: 4 l/h
- Tap with lever for pressing
- Two power and heating indicators
- Dimensions are small: 28x34x38 cm
- The device was created in modern style, has an original design, will fit well into a fashionable interior.
- Suitable for use in hot climates up to 38 degrees.
- Price.
- Dimensions.
- There is no cooling system.
- Production material: black ABS plastic.
- The walls are thin.
- By installation type: tabletop dispenser
- There are the necessary options: cooling, heating
- Cooler type: electric
- Water capacity for tea, coffee 5 l/h and chilled 0.5 l/h
- Weight: 284 kg
- Ergonomics.
- Price.
- There is no child safety lock on the hot tap.
- Thin walls between tanks.
- The water takes a long time to cool.
- Tabletop dispenser
- Keyboard taps
- 75 W – power at which water is cooled, at 550 W it heats up
- Hot water capacity: 5 l/h up to 90 degrees, cools at an average speed of 0.5 l/h
- Dimensions: 340 x 350 x 382 mm
- 4.3 kg weight
- 220 V – operating current
- 50Hz operating frequency
- Protection on the hot water tap.
- Stylish design.
- Performance is excellent.
- High price.
- There are no backlights.
- Type: tabletop dispenser
- Heating at 700 W
- Capacity: 7 l/h
- Dimensions: 29x25 cm
- The equipment is equipped with hand-press type taps.
- Mechanical control
- Mains power
- Compactness.
- Neat, beautiful appearance.
- Combines the function of an electric kettle and a pump.
- Saves electricity.
- Good quality.
- No cooling system.
- The stream of hot water is weak and flows slowly.
- Thin plastic side walls.
- Room water is heated from a hot tank.
- Child lock on hot water tap.
- Modern design.
- Universal for home, office.
- Material: high-strength plastic, UV resistant.
- There is no cabinet for the attributes necessary for the cooler: cups, tea, spoons and other things.
- Floor dispenser
- Costs compressor type of cooling
- Bottle location: top
- There is a built-in wardrobe for 16 l
- Equipped with two taps for water supply
- Adequate competitive price.
- Laconic, stylish design.
- Available in several colors, only the silver insert remains unchanged.
- Quickly heats and cools water.
- The performance is excellent: cools 2 l/h, heats 5 l/h.
- Leakage protection installed.
- Heavy weight.
- Noisy at work.
- No room temperature tap.
- The warranty card is for one year only.
- Electronic floor type dispenser
- “Press with a mug” - supplying water from the tap
- With a collapsible warm water tank
- Supports heating, cooling functions
- Heating up to 94 degrees in 5 l/h, 0.8 l/h up to 10 degrees – cooling
- Water heating power 500 W, 50 W cooling
- Quality.
- Performance.
- Internal heating element.
- Power.
- Stylish design: black body with silver trim.
- Price.
- No locker.
- There is no display.
- There is no child protection on the hot water tap.
- Floor cooler
- Filling method: bottled water
- Basic device options: cooling, heating
- Dimensions: 310x1000x360 mm
- The bottle is located externally at the top
- Heating 650 W, 70 W - cooling
- Heating 5.5 l/h up to 90 degrees, 0.6 l/h up to 10 degrees - cooling
- There is a built-in locker for 19 liters.
- Performance.
- Multifunctionality.
- High quality, premium product.
- A mechanical type of taps is installed.
- Control: “pressing the glasses of the tap lever.”
- Heavy weight: 9.4 kg.
- High price.
The device is created in a modern style. Body color – white. This floor cooler is available in a wide range. Suitable for large office.
To decide which water cooler is best to choose, it is worth taking into account its future location, how it is designed, the presence of the necessary functions, dimensions, how much power, how much energy it consumes, what company it was developed by. The 2019 cooler models are made in an ultra-modern style and have all the necessary options for user comfort.
| Name | ||||||||||
| type of instalation | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Floor | Floor | Floor | Floor | Floor |
| Cooling and heating water | No cooling | No cooling | Heating and cooling | Heating and cooling | No cooling | Heating and cooling | No heating or cooling | No cooling | Heating and cooling | Heating and cooling |
| Heating performance | 5 l/h | 4 l/h | 5 l/h | 5 l/h | 5 l/h | 4 l/h | - | 5 l/h | 5 l/h | 5.5 l/h |
| Heating power | 500 W | 420 W | 500 W | 550 W | 500 W | 420 W | - | 500 W | 500 W | 650 W |
| Water supply method | Pressing the tap lever with your hand | Pressing the tap lever with your hand | Pressing the tap lever with your hand | Faucets-keys | Mug pressure | At the touch of a button | Mug pressure | Mug pressure | Mug pressure | Mug pressure |
| Price | from 3700 rub. | from 1850 rub. | from 3900 rub. | from 6500 rub. | from 2200 rub. | from 3800 rub. | from 4500 rub. | from 3500 rub. | from 7800 rub. | from 7050 rub. |
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Water coolers provide heating, cooling and dispensing prepared bottled or tap water drinking quality. Depending on what kind of water is used in the dispenser, they are divided into coolers, purifiers and water dispensers (POU). In this article, you will learn how to choose a water cooler based on its characteristics, device type and functions.
(from the English to cool - “cool”) - a device for cooling, heating and dispensing bottled water. Despite the fact that other types of dispensers can also cool water, the word “cooler” in colloquial Russian is assigned specifically to devices that use water from bottles with a capacity of 12 or 19 liters. For most Russians, the main distinguishing feature of the “cooler” was the presence of a bottle mounted on top of the dispenser. In Russia, even a dispenser without a cooling function is called a “cooler”.Coolers come with top or . The principle of their operation is simple: from the bottle water enters the distribution system: first into the tank for cold water, then into the hot water tank (if the cooler has a heating function). The water temperature is maintained by sensors that periodically trigger the cooling and heating systems. Thanks to this, the cooler always contains a certain amount of cold and hot water, depending on the capacity of the tanks.
Heating of water in coolers occurs using an electric heater - tubular, bottom or external bandage. But for cooling water there are two options: it can be either or (with a Peltier element). Devices with compressor cooling are more expensive, but more reliable and efficient.
Devices with compressor cooling may have a built-in ice maker or refrigerator cabinet. Also, there are coolers that have a built-in coffee maker or carbonator, allowing you to enjoy cold soda.
Types of coolers | Description |
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| D26WF, D26WЕ, D17WK, D17WK silver, D17WK gold | In most cases, a desktop cooler is chosen for home use. At the same time, the lion's share of sales among desktop water coolers are made up of economy-class models with electronic cooling. In general, this is not surprising, since for use at home, as a rule, high productivity no cooling cooler required. | |
| V41WE (WFH), V44WE, V45RE, V42NE,V33NKA, L01WK,V17WKA, V19WK,V401JKD, V16SKB, etc. | A free-standing floor cooler is the optimal choice for an office, institution or production facility. Having in most cases dimensions no more than 40 cm (width and depth, respectively), the floor cooler can easily be placed in almost any room. | |
| L48WK, L48SK, L01WK, L01SК, L48NK | The water bottle in bottom-loading coolers is not placed on top of the cooler, but in a cabinet located below. This change allowed: 1) to make the design of dispensers more modern; 2) decreased by at least 40cm. overall height of the cooler; 3) made it easier to replace water bottles. Now replacing the bottle in the cooler has become quite within the capabilities of the average woman. | |
| V43WK, V41WK, V16WKA, V44WK, L48WK, V33NKA, V803NKD, V17WKA, V45SKB, etc. | It is rational to purchase a cooler model with compressor cooling if you plan to consume a large amount of cold water. For example, in hot countries they drink more cold water; a device with a small capacity tank and a Peltier board is unlikely to cope with the load. Exactly the same situation can occur in average climate zones, if we are talking about, for example, a hot shop of an enterprise - it is better to pay a little more, but get compressor cooling. The water cooling capacity of such a dispenser will be at least 1.8 l/h. | |
| V41WE, V44WE, V42NE, V45RE, D26WЕ, V45SE, V45QE, V45WE | A cooler with electronic cooling is noticeably cheaper than dispensers that use compressor water cooling. Devices with electronic cooling are noticeably lighter in weight. However, there are also disadvantages. First of all, productivity: a device with a Peltier element cools up to a liter of water in an hour. Although, this minus is not significant if you are buying a cooler for a home or office where the number of cold water consumers does not exceed five people. In addition, when it comes to cold climates, people are more likely to drink hot drinks. | |
| V803NKDG, V401JKHDG, V401JKDG | Carbonated drinking water in a cooler is obtained by saturating water with carbon dioxide in special devices called saturators (another name: carbonizers). To operate the saturator, you need a carbon dioxide cylinder - disposable or rechargeable. A large five-liter bottle will be enough for about 200 liters of soda. However, using a rechargeable cylinder is quite troublesome, because... you will need to look for a place where you can fill the gas cylinder. The SOLFERINO company offers its customers disposable cylinders filled in Italy with food-grade carbon dioxide. One such cylinder will be enough for you to produce at least 60 (possibly even 80) liters of soda. | |
| V45WKB, V17WKB, V15SKB, V17WKB silver, V17WKB gold, V16WKB, V33NKB, V15WKB, V16SKB | A cooler with a built-in refrigeration chamber is suitable for office use. The refrigerator built into the cooler can be used as a mini bar for storing drinks in small containers, and also allows you to store sandwiches brought from home or leftover birthday cake during the day. You can leave packaged yoghurts and juices in this refrigerator even for several days. Usually volume refrigeration chamber A water cooler can hold from 10 to 20 liters, some models have up to 60 liters. Inside the refrigerator compartment there are one or two adjustable shelves. | |
| V44WE, V16WKA, V33NKA, V17WKA silver, V15SKA, V15WKA, V16SKA | A cooler with a storage cabinet is always a floor-standing cooler model. Which is generally obvious, because... desktop models of coolers are created so that the cooler has minimal dimensions. The storage cabinet located at the bottom of the cooler can be used to store durable products such as tea, coffee, sugar, as well as cutlery. As a rule, the volume of a storage cabinet, depending on the cooler model, ranges from 10 to 20 liters. Inside the cabinet there is usually one adjustable shelf. | |
| Childproof | V41WE, V42NE, V45RE, V41WK, V16WKA, L48WK, V33NKA, V802WK, etc. | In such coolers, the hot water tap has “child protection”. You need to use two hands to pour hot water. A very important functionality for your home, if you have children or small guests, and also under normal conditions, it will protect you from possible spills of boiling water on yourself. |
| V803NKDG, V803NKD, V401JKD, V401JKHD, V401JKHDG, V401JKDG | The VIP line of VATTEN coolers is produced in Italy and in South Korea. During production, a careful selection of materials is carried out, and the most modern technologies are used. |
The main advantage of the cooler is the use of bottled water, which allows it to be used in any convenient location. Only a power outlet and bottled water are required.
Our health depends on many factors, and the most important among them is the quality of the water we drink. If you want to drink only purified water, then you should think about buying a cooler. Such devices are now increasingly being purchased for homes, cottages, offices and schools.
What types of coolers there are, how they differ and which model to choose will be discussed in this article.
Cooler and purifier: what is the difference
A cooler for bottled water is a device for cooling and heating it. More expensive models have carbonation and ozonation functions. Water is supplied to such devices from a special container, the standard size of which is 19 liters.
Purifier – flow filtration cooler. It does not require the installation of a water bottle, as it connects directly to the water supply. Thanks to multi-stage purification, it significantly improves the quality and taste of even very contaminated tap water. Allows you to save on the purchase of bottles of water (the quality of which is sometimes questionable), but involves certain expenses on replacing filters. The Purifier costs significantly more than a bottled water cooler. Less mobile.
What should your cooler be able to do?
To correctly answer the question of how to choose a water cooler, you should decide for what purpose you are purchasing it. The modern market offers the most different models with the following functions:
- water cooling,
- heat,
- cooling and heating.
The ideal option is a model that heats (up to 95-98 degrees) and cools (up to 4-15 degrees) water. There are coolers with three taps that provide not only hot and cold water, but also warm water.
The market offers us a lot of options for water coolers
If for certain reasons you do not want the device to cool the water, choose a heated model, and then hot and warm water will flow from the taps.
There are also dispensers designed only for dispensing water from bottles installed above them. They do not have heating and cooling functions. This perfect option for installation at school.
A few words about cooling
All coolers heat water the same way, but the cooling method can be compression or electronic.
Models with compression cooling work on the principle of refrigerators. They quickly cool a fairly large volume of water. But such coolers have an impressive weight and are more expensive.
Electronically cooled devices are more affordable and easier to use. In addition, they are cheaper to repair. But these models have low performance, so on a hot day ensure cold water more than five people are unlikely to be able to. In addition, coolers with electronic cooling cannot be installed in dusty, unventilated areas: they will quickly fail.
Floor and table coolers: which is more convenient?
Regardless of which cooler you decide to purchase, there should be enough space allocated for it so that the device can be used comfortably.
A desktop cooler is more compact and affordable. But such a choice will entail the cost of a table or bedside table for him. Also, desktop models often have fewer functions.
Although the floor cooler is not lightweight and portable, it is much easier to install. The advantage of such models is that they can be bottom-loaded with water, which is much more convenient than throwing a heavy bottle at the top.
Additional functions of water coolers
1. Ozonizer cabinet
Allows you to disinfect dishes and treat fruits and vegetables with ozone in order to increase their shelf life.
The ozonizer is practically not used in the office, but for home use it will be useful. When switched off, it can act as a kitchen cabinet.
2. Freezer
A useful addition to the cooler for office workers who often take small snacks with them. Depending on the size of the device itself, the camera may have different capacities. Small, about 18 liters, holds several packages of yogurt, juice, and a couple of sandwiches.
For an office with a large number of employees, it is desirable that the capacity be in the range of 40-60 liters.
When choosing a water cooler for home, you should not purchase a model with a freezer, since you already have a refrigerator. Is it true, interesting solution A minibar can be equipped in such a chamber.
3. Carbonation of water
A nice bonus for cooler owners is the ability to carbonate water. To do this, a cylinder with food-grade carbon dioxide is installed in the device. Many manufacturers offer various syrups for making sweet soda for an additional fee.
If you are thinking about purchasing a cooler with this function, choose a model with the ability to regulate the carbonation level. This function makes it possible to make water highly or slightly carbonated.
4. Electronic scoreboard
Shows the water temperature in the cooler. The function is convenient, but not required.
5. Water temperature control sensor
Maintains water temperature within the parameters that are set. It allows you to significantly save on electricity by stopping the cooler when the water is cooled or heated.
6. Child protection
If you buy a cooler with the ability to heat water, make sure that it is equipped with a special child safety lock, thanks to which a child will not be able to open the tap and get burned.
7. UV lamp installed inside storage tanks
Destroys bacteria by emitting ultraviolet rays. This is relevant for coolers that use bottled water, because during the next bottle change, various bacteria and harmful microorganisms can enter the device.
But even despite the presence of such a lamp, any cooler must constantly undergo disinfection, which is carried out by representatives of an authorized service center.
8. Built-in holder for plastic cups
Suitable for models installed in offices or schools. For home use He's not needed.
The number of functions of a cooler directly determines its cost.
Let's go shopping
Buying a cooler for your home
When choosing a model for home use, pay attention to mini-coolers or small floor-standing devices. The optimal type of cooling is electronic. It is advisable that the cooler be equipped with an automatic temperature control sensor and child protection. If possible, you can buy a model with carbonation and ozonation functions.
What should a cooler be like for an office?
The choice of office device directly depends on the number of employees who will use it. If there are no more than five of them, then you can focus on the same models that are suitable for home use.
For large companies, you will need a floor-standing cooler with compressor cooling, equipped with a spacious freezer.
Cooler for school
It is best to install a regular water dispenser in the classroom. In this case, it will be at room temperature. This way you will protect children from burns from boiling water. Also, schoolchildren running around during recess will not be able to drink cold water.
