Zip HydroTap Boiling, Chilled & Sparkling Water Systems
Zip HydroTap systems provide filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling
drinking water from a compact under-bench command centre and benchtop tap.
JR Gas & Water supplies and installs eligible Zip HydroTap systems across
Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland service areas.
Zip's G5 HydroTap range allows the system to be configured around the
water the household or workplace actually uses. Options include boiling
only, boiling and chilled, boiling and ambient, chilled and sparkling, or
the full boiling, chilled and sparkling combination.
Zip Celsius and Celsius Plus All-In-One systems take the concept further
by combining filtered drinking-water functions with normal kitchen hot and
cold mixer water through a single tap. This can remove the need for a
separate kitchen mixer and dedicated HydroTap.
BCS HydroTap
Filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water from one system.
Celsius All-In-One
Filtered drinking water plus normal kitchen hot and cold mixer water.
G5 Technology
Under-bench command centre with filtration, controls and energy
management.
Current JR Pricing
Available Zip HydroTap systems currently start from
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How Much Does a Zip HydroTap Cost?
Zip HydroTap prices vary according to the water functions, tap design,
finish and whether the system is a standalone HydroTap or Celsius
All-In-One.
The live figures below use only actual available Zip water systems from
JR's collection. Accessories such as font kits, filters, CO₂ cylinders and
spare parts are deliberately excluded from the system price range.
Current Zip HydroTap Prices
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This is the current advertised starting-price range across available
complete Zip HydroTap systems at JR Gas & Water.
The lowest-priced currently available complete Zip system is the
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Sold-out products, unavailable variants, font kits, filters, cartridges,
CO₂ cylinders and other accessories are excluded. Final installed cost
depends on cabinetry, electrical supply, water services and the selected
HydroTap configuration.
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Zip HydroTap type
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Current JR price range
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Zip HydroTap BCS
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Filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling.
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Zip HydroTap BC
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Filtered boiling and chilled.
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Zip HydroTap BA
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Filtered boiling and ambient drinking water.
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Zip HydroTap CS
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Filtered chilled and sparkling.
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Zip HydroTap B
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Filtered boiling water.
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Zip Celsius All-In-One
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Filtered HydroTap water plus standard kitchen hot and cold mixer
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Accessories are not HydroTap prices.
A Zip font kit, filter cartridge or CO₂ cylinder can cost far less than a
complete system. The live pricing above automatically removes those items
before calculating the advertised HydroTap price range.
What Is a Zip HydroTap?
Zip HydroTap is an under-bench filtered drinking-water system. A command
centre installed inside the cabinetry filters and, depending on the model,
heats, chills or carbonates the water before it reaches the HydroTap above
the bench.
This allows the kitchen to replace several separate appliances with one
installed system: a kettle for boiling water, chilled-water filter jug,
countertop carbonator and dedicated filtered-water tap.
HydroTap does not replace the home's main hot water system serving showers,
baths and bathrooms. It is primarily a kitchen, drinking-water and workplace
appliance.
HydroTap water codes are simple once you know them.
B means boiling, C means chilled, S means sparkling and A means ambient.
This makes BCS boiling + chilled + sparkling, BC boiling + chilled and CS
chilled + sparkling.
Zip HydroTap BCS: Boiling, Chilled & Sparkling
BCS is the full three-function HydroTap configuration. It provides filtered
boiling water for tea, coffee and cooking, chilled water for drinking and
sparkling water without needing a separate countertop carbonator.
Current residential G5 BCS systems use an under-bench command centre with
filtration, chilling, boiling and carbonation equipment. Current systems
checked use 0.2-micron filtration and include configurable operating and
energy-management settings.
BCS Classic Plus
The familiar Zip HydroTap format with intuitive touch controls,
filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water and a wide range of
finishes.
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BCS Elite Plus
Premium minimalist HydroTap design providing the same core BCS water
combination with the Elite Plus tap style.
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BCS Arc / Cube Plus
Designer HydroTap options for kitchens where tap architecture and
finish are important parts of the overall kitchen design.
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Zip Celsius & Celsius Plus All-In-One
Celsius is Zip's all-in-one kitchen approach. Instead of installing a normal
kitchen mixer beside a separate HydroTap, compatible Celsius systems combine
the kitchen mixer and filtered drinking-water functions into a single tap.
Celsius BCSHA All-In-One
Provides filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water plus normal
unfiltered hot and cold washing-up water from one tap.
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Celsius BCHA All-In-One
Provides filtered boiling and chilled drinking water plus normal hot and
cold mixer water, without the additional sparkling-water function.
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Celsius can replace the normal kitchen mixer.
That can make it particularly useful in new kitchens where a single clean
tap layout is preferred over a conventional mixer plus separate HydroTap.
Zip Celsius Plus All-In-One Pull-Out
Selected Celsius Plus systems include a pull-out mixer function. This
combines premium filtered-water functionality with the flexibility normally
associated with a pull-out kitchen mixer for rinsing sinks, cookware and
food-preparation areas.
JR's current Zip collection includes Celsius Plus All-In-One Pull-Out
configurations in both BCSHA and BCHA water combinations, subject to live
availability.
Current Celsius Plus Pull-Out systems:
available configurations currently start from
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Do I Need Every HydroTap Water Function?
No. The most expensive BCS system is unnecessary if the household does not
use sparkling water or chilled water.
Zip BC
Boiling and chilled filtered water. A strong option for households that
want instant hot drinks and refrigerated drinking water but do not need
sparkling.
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Zip BA
Boiling and ambient filtered drinking water. Suitable where boiling
convenience matters but a chilled-water system is unnecessary.
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Zip B
Dedicated filtered boiling water for tea, coffee and cooking. This is
the simplest HydroTap pathway where cold filtered functions are not
required.
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Zip HydroTap CS: Chilled & Sparkling Water
CS provides filtered chilled still water and sparkling water without the
boiling function. It suits households, offices and entertaining areas where
cold drinking water is the priority.
Current Zip G5 CS products are available across design families including
Classic Plus, Elite Plus, Arc Plus and Cube Plus.
Current Zip CS pricing:
available chilled + sparkling systems currently range from
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Zip Classic Plus, Elite Plus, Arc Plus & Cube Plus
After choosing the water combination, the next decision is tap style. Zip
offers several G5 designs so the HydroTap can be matched to the kitchen or
workplace rather than every installation looking the same.
Classic Plus
The most recognisable HydroTap design, using an intuitive touch-pad and
strong functional focus.
Elite Plus
More minimalist premium design intended for modern kitchens and clean
architectural finishes.
Arc Plus
Curved design-range tap for kitchens where the HydroTap itself is part
of the visual specification.
Cube Plus
More angular design option that can complement square mixers, sinks and
modern cabinetry.
Zip HydroTap Filtration
Current residential HydroTap systems checked use 0.2-micron filtration.
The filter sits within the installed system so the selected HydroTap
drinking-water functions receive filtered water before dispensing.
Filtration performance changes as cartridges accumulate contaminants, so
HydroTap ownership includes ongoing filter replacement rather than treating
filtration as permanent.
Genuine Zip replacement filters are consumables and should not be confused
with the complete HydroTap appliance when comparing purchase prices.
How Does Zip HydroTap Sparkling Water Work?
BCS and CS HydroTap systems carbonate chilled filtered water using food-grade
CO₂. The command centre chills the water before carbonation so sparkling
water can be dispensed directly from the HydroTap.
CO₂ is a consumable. Cylinder life depends on the quantity of sparkling
water used and the specific system configuration.
Current residential BCS systems checked by JR's research use replaceable CO₂
cylinders supplied as part of the sparkling-water configuration.
Zip HydroTap Boiling Water Safety
Current G5 boiling-water systems include configurable boiling-water safety
controls. This is particularly relevant in family homes, workplaces and
other areas where accidental operation needs to be considered.
Boiling water should still be treated as boiling water. Safety controls
reduce accidental dispensing risk but do not remove the need for sensible
use around children and vulnerable users.
Zip HydroTap Energy-Saving Modes
Current G5 command centres include programmable energy-management features
such as operating timers and sleep modes, depending on the selected tap and
configuration.
This allows the appliance to reduce unnecessary operation during periods
when the home or workplace is normally unused rather than maintaining the
same operating pattern around the clock.
Some Classic Plus configurations also support sensor-based sleep behaviour
when the surrounding area is dark.
What Does a Zip HydroTap Installation Require?
A HydroTap installation needs more than a hole for the tap. The under-bench
command centre must have suitable cabinetry space, water supply, electrical
power and ventilation.
Sparkling systems also need space for the CO₂ equipment, while Celsius
All-In-One systems require the normal kitchen hot and cold water supplies as
well as the filtered-water system.
The exact requirements vary by model, so new kitchens should ideally allow
for the command centre and services during the cabinetry and electrical
planning stages.
Check the cupboard before choosing the tap.
The visible HydroTap is only part of the product. The command centre,
filtration, ventilation and any CO₂ cylinder must also fit correctly under
the bench.
What Is a Zip HydroTap Font Kit?
A Zip font is a small drip-tray style platform used where the HydroTap is
installed away from a sink or where a dedicated dispensing area is
preferred.
Raised font kits can be useful on kitchen islands, office counters and
dedicated drinking-water stations.
A font kit is an accessory, not a complete HydroTap system. JR's live price
calculations therefore deliberately exclude font kits from the advertised
HydroTap starting price.
Zip HydroTap for Home vs Office
Residential and commercial HydroTap requirements can differ substantially.
A household may only have a few people using the system, while an office or
showroom can have many users drawing boiling or chilled water within a
short period.
Commercial HydroTap systems are available in larger capacities measured
around expected user numbers and cups per hour. Choosing a system solely by
tap appearance can therefore leave a busy workplace with insufficient
recovery.
For business applications, peak demand should be considered before
finalising the command centre capacity.
Zip HydroTap Filters, CO₂ & Maintenance
HydroTap ownership includes ongoing maintenance. Filter cartridges need
periodic replacement, sparkling systems consume CO₂ and the appliance
itself benefits from scheduled inspection and sanitisation.
Zip's HydroCare program is built around regular filter changes,
sanitisation and system maintenance, reflecting that premium filtered-water
appliances need ongoing service to maintain water quality and performance.
Replacement frequency depends on the selected HydroTap, usage and incoming
water conditions.
Zip HydroTap vs Other Boiling & Chilled Water Systems
Zip sits at the premium end of installed filtered-water systems and is
particularly strong where customers want a broad choice of tap designs,
water combinations and residential or commercial capacities.
When comparing Zip with Billi or another premium system, the useful
comparison is not simply the initial price. Consider the water combination,
under-bench dimensions, tap style, filter cost, CO₂ requirements,
servicing, energy-management features and local installation support.
The best system is the configuration that provides the water functions the
household actually uses without paying for unnecessary functions.
Zip HydroTap Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast
JR Gas & Water supplies and installs eligible Zip HydroTap systems
throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland
service areas.
Installation suitability depends on under-bench space, water pressure,
electrical supply, cabinetry layout, tap position, ventilation and the
selected HydroTap command centre.
Existing kitchens can sometimes require cabinetry or service alterations,
while new kitchens can be designed around the HydroTap from the beginning.
Where the correct system or installation scope is unclear, JR can provide
an onsite or written quote before the final configuration is selected.
Zip HydroTap FAQs
How much does a Zip HydroTap cost?
Current available complete Zip HydroTap systems at JR Gas & Water
range from
to
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The lowest-priced currently available complete system is the
from
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Accessories, font kits, filters, CO₂ cylinders and service products
are excluded from those calculations.
How much does a Zip boiling, chilled and sparkling HydroTap cost?
Current available Zip BCS systems at JR Gas & Water range from
to
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How much does a Zip boiling and chilled HydroTap cost?
Current available Zip BC systems at JR Gas & Water range from
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How much does a Zip Celsius All-In-One cost?
Current available Zip Celsius and Celsius Plus All-In-One systems at
JR Gas & Water range from
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What does BCS mean on a Zip HydroTap?
BCS means boiling, chilled and sparkling. A Zip BCS HydroTap provides
all three filtered drinking-water functions from the same under-bench
system.
What does BC mean on a Zip HydroTap?
BC means boiling and chilled. It provides filtered boiling and
refrigerated chilled water without a sparkling-water function.
What does BA mean on a Zip HydroTap?
BA means boiling and ambient. It provides filtered boiling water and
room-temperature filtered drinking water without chilled or sparkling
functions.
What does CS mean on a Zip HydroTap?
CS means chilled and sparkling. It is designed for customers wanting
cold still and carbonated filtered drinking water without boiling
water.
What is Zip Celsius All-In-One?
Celsius combines selected filtered HydroTap functions with a normal
kitchen mixer. Depending on the configuration, one tap can dispense
boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water while also supplying
normal hot and cold washing-up water.
What is the difference between BCSHA and BCHA?
BCSHA Celsius systems provide filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling
water plus normal hot and cold mixer water. BCHA provides filtered
boiling and chilled water plus normal hot and cold mixer water without
sparkling.
Can Zip Celsius replace my kitchen mixer?
Yes. Compatible Celsius All-In-One systems combine the normal kitchen
hot and cold mixer with HydroTap filtered-water functions in one tap.
What is the difference between Classic Plus and Elite Plus?
Both can provide the same core HydroTap water combinations. The main
difference is tap design and control style, with Elite Plus positioned
as a more minimalist premium design.
What are Zip Arc Plus and Cube Plus?
Arc Plus and Cube Plus are designer HydroTap tap styles. Arc has a
curved architectural form while Cube uses a more angular design.
Available water combinations depend on the selected system.
Does Zip HydroTap filter the water?
Yes. Current residential G5 HydroTap systems checked use 0.2-micron
filtration for the filtered drinking-water functions.
Does Zip HydroTap sparkling water need CO₂?
Yes. Sparkling HydroTap systems use food-grade CO₂ to carbonate
chilled filtered water. The CO₂ cylinder is a consumable and needs
replacement when depleted.
Does Zip HydroTap need electricity?
Yes. HydroTap command centres need electrical power to operate the
heating, chilling, controls and other system functions. Exact supply
requirements depend on the selected model.
Does Zip HydroTap need cupboard space?
Yes. The command centre is installed beneath or near the tap and needs
adequate cabinet dimensions and ventilation. Sparkling systems also
need space for CO₂.
What is a Zip HydroTap font?
A Zip font is a dedicated platform or drip-tray arrangement that can
be used when the HydroTap is installed away from the sink. It is an
accessory rather than a complete HydroTap system.
Is Zip HydroTap suitable for an office?
Yes. Zip produces residential and commercial HydroTap systems.
Commercial units should be sized around expected user numbers and
peak cups-per-hour demand.
Does Zip HydroTap have energy-saving settings?
Current G5 systems include programmable energy-management functions
such as timers and sleep modes, with the exact features depending on
the selected HydroTap.
Does Zip HydroTap have a boiling-water safety lock?
Current boiling-water G5 HydroTap systems include configurable
boiling-water safety controls. The exact control arrangement varies
by model.
How often does a Zip HydroTap filter need replacing?
Replacement frequency depends on the filter, water quality and volume
used. Filters should be changed in accordance with the requirements of
the specific HydroTap rather than assuming one fixed interval for
every installation.
Does a Zip HydroTap need servicing?
Yes. Ongoing maintenance includes filter replacement, system
sanitisation and inspection. Sparkling models also require CO₂
replacement as it is consumed.
Can JR install Zip HydroTap in Brisbane?
Yes. JR Gas & Water supplies and installs eligible Zip HydroTap
systems throughout its Brisbane service area.
Can JR install Zip HydroTap on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Eligible Zip HydroTap systems can be supplied and installed
throughout JR Gas & Water's Gold Coast service area.
Can I get a quote before choosing a Zip HydroTap?
Yes. If you are unsure about the required water combination, cabinet
space, electrical supply or whether Celsius All-In-One will suit your
kitchen, you can
request an onsite or written quote
before selecting the final system.
Choose Your Zip HydroTap
Start by deciding which water you actually want: boiling, chilled,
sparkling or ambient. Then choose between a standalone HydroTap and a
Celsius All-In-One, followed by the tap design and finish that best suits
the kitchen. If the cabinetry, electrical supply or installation scope is
unclear, JR can assess the project before the final HydroTap is selected.
