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Puretec Sparq S5 Black Tap with Underbench Cold, Chilled and Sparkling Water Unit | Supply+Install | LIFETIME WARRANTY

Quick Specs & Benefits See what this filter targets and how it helps

Quality Category: Premium
Warranty: Comprehensive 2 Year
NSF/ANSI Certified: Yes

What This Filter Helps With

Sediment & Visible Particles The product data lists particles such as dirt, sand, silt, rust or sediment. The particulate stage helps capture these suspended solids before they travel through taps and appliances.

Chlorine, Taste & Odour This model is listed to help reduce chlorine and/or related taste and odour concerns, helping improve the everyday taste and smell of water throughout the home.

VOCs, Pesticides & Other Organic Chemicals The product data lists reduction of one or more organic chemical groups such as VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, solvents or pharmaceuticals. Exact performance depends on the filter media and the individual contaminant.

Listed Metals One or more metals such as lead, mercury, copper, arsenic or chromium are included in this model's contaminant data. Refer to the product certification or specification for the exact reduction claim for each metal.

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Dirt, Sand, Silt, Rust, Sediment, Microplastics, Chlorine, Chloramine (partial reduction), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Pesticides, Herbicides, Industrial Solvents, Some Pharmaceuticals, Chlorine taste & odor, Organic smells, Sulfur compounds (reducing rotten egg smell), Lead (significant reduction), Mercury (significant reduction), Copper (significant reduction), Some arsenic compounds (partial reduction), Chromium 6 (partial reduction), Trihalomethanes (THMs), and Haloacetic acids (HAAs)

"Helps reduce" or "removes" should be read according to the manufacturer's tested specification for the selected model and cartridge. Reduction does not necessarily mean 100% removal.

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PURETEC SPARKLING WATER INSTALLATION

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas for homeowners wanting filtered sparkling, chilled and ambient water from a premium dedicated tap.

The Puretec SPARQ-S5-BK-LF combines a matt black LED soft-touch faucet with an under-bench cooling and carbonation appliance, Ultra Z filtration and a replaceable CO₂ bottle. Filtered still water can be dispensed chilled or ambient, while sparkling water is delivered chilled.

This is more involved than installing a basic under-sink filter. Cabinet volume, ventilation, tap position, mains pressure, electrical access, CO₂ bottle access and future cartridge servicing all need to work together. JR treats the SPARQ S5 as a complete appliance installation rather than simply fitting a filter beneath the sink.

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black at a glance: the SPARQ-S5-BK-LF is a mains-water under-bench sparkling-water system with a matt black designer tap, filtered sparkling water, chilled or ambient still water, nominal 0.1-micron Ultra Z filtration and a replaceable CO₂ canister. The current Puretec product specification lists a 23,000L filter capacity, up to 100 chilled glasses per hour and a 2-year domestic manufacturer warranty.

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Supply & Installation at a Glance

Water Options

Filtered sparkling water plus filtered still water in chilled or ambient modes.

Filtration

Ultra Z three-stage filtration with a nominal 0.1 micron rating.

Chilled Output

Built-in cooling with chilled water down to approximately 2°C.

Installation Area

Eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding JR Gas & Water service areas.

Who Is the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Best For?

Premium Kitchens

The matt black tap and integrated under-bench equipment suit kitchens where finish quality and presentation matter as much as filtered-water performance.

Homes That Regularly Buy Sparkling Water

The built-in carbonation system provides sparkling water from the dedicated faucet, reducing the need to keep separate sparkling-water bottles in the fridge.

Bars & Entertaining Areas

Puretec specifically positions the SPARQ S5 for kitchens, bars and suitable entertaining areas where chilled, ambient and sparkling filtered water are useful from one tap.

PRODUCT SUITABILITY

Is the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Right for My Home?

A Good Choice If...

You want sparkling water on tap, prefer a dedicated premium faucet, have mains or town water and can provide suitable cabinet space, ventilation and power beneath the bench.

Consider Another Option If...

You only need basic filtered drinking water, have very limited under-bench space, do not want ongoing CO₂ replacement or cannot provide the airflow required by the chilling appliance.

JR Should Check First If...

Your cupboard is tightly enclosed, pressure exceeds Puretec's operating range, the proposed faucet position is difficult to drill, the power point is inaccessible or cabinet modifications may be required.

What Water Does the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Provide?

The SPARQ S5 combines three drinking-water functions in the one dedicated faucet.

Filtered Sparkling Water

Filtered water is chilled and carbonated with CO₂ as it is dispensed. Puretec states that sparkling water is delivered chilled only.

Filtered Chilled Still Water

The built-in refrigeration system can chill filtered still water to approximately 2°C, with the exact delivered temperature affected by operating and ambient conditions.

Filtered Ambient Water

Still filtered water can also be dispensed without chilling when ambient drinking water is preferred.

How Does the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Work?

Mains water is connected to the SPARQ filtration system and passes through the Z1-R Ultra Z cartridge. Puretec describes this as a three-level filtration process with a nominal 0.1-micron rating.

The filtered water is then supplied to the under-bench appliance. When chilled water is selected, the cooling system reduces the water temperature. When sparkling water is selected, the unit introduces food-grade CO₂ into the chilled water stream as it is dispensed.

The tap's soft-touch LED panel allows the user to select the required water type without installing multiple taps or separate countertop carbonation equipment.

Key Features of the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black

Matt Black Designer Tap

The SPARQ-S5-BK-LF uses Puretec's coloured matt black faucet with soft-touch LED controls.

0.1 Micron Ultra Z Filtration

Puretec specifies nominal 0.1-micron filtration with reduction of sediment, chlorine, taste and odour and protection against filterable cysts and bacteria including E. coli.

Built-In Carbonation

CO₂ is introduced into the filtered chilled-water stream when sparkling water is selected.

Built-In Chilling

The appliance provides chilled water between approximately 2°C and 10°C under Puretec's published operating specification.

Quick-Twist Z1-R Cartridge

The filtration cartridge is designed for straightforward replacement without opening a conventional filter housing.

WaterMark Approved

Puretec lists the SPARQ S5 as WaterMark approved for its intended plumbing application.

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Specifications

Brand	Puretec
Model	SPARQ-S5-BK-LF
Tap Finish	Matt Black
Water Supply	Mains / town water only
Water Options	Sparkling chilled / still chilled / still ambient
Filtration Technology	Ultra Z, three-stage filtration
Micron Rating	0.1 micron nominal
Replacement Cartridge	Z1-R
Current Published Filter Capacity	23,000L
Replacement CO₂	SPARQ-CO2 or SPARQ-CO2-2 twin pack
Chilled Water Flow	Up to 100 × 200ml glasses per hour
Operating Pressure	138–500kPa
Chilled Water Temperature	Approximately 2–10°C
Ambient Air Range	2–50°C, protect from freezing
Power Requirement	220–240V / 50Hz
Maximum Power Consumption	100W
Appliance Dimensions	390H × 230W × 370D mm
Filter Dimensions	290H × 93W × 110D mm
Tap Dimensions	350H × 197W mm
Tap Hole Requirement	26mm
Water Connection	½" BSP with ¼" tube
Appliance Weight	Approximately 18kg
Manufacturer Warranty	2 years domestic use — 1 year parts and labour plus 1 year parts only; consumables excluded

Puretec's current live product page lists a 23,000L filter capacity. An older specification sheet still shows 30,000L, so JR should use the current live manufacturer specification unless Puretec issues updated documentation stating otherwise.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

What Is Required to Install the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black?

The SPARQ S5 needs significantly more cabinet planning than a passive under-sink filter because it contains active refrigeration and carbonation equipment.

Suitable mains or town water supply

Water pressure between 138 and 500kPa

220–240V power available within reach

Suitable position for the 26mm faucet hole

Under-bench space for the main appliance

Space for the Z1-R filtration cartridge

Accessible position for the CO₂ bottle and regulator

At least 50mm clearance at each side of the main unit

Approximately 150mm clearance behind the appliance

Approximately 200mm clearance above the appliance

Cabinet ventilation or ventilation cut-outs as required

Future access for cartridge, CO₂ and appliance servicing

Puretec warns that inadequate cabinet ventilation can cause malfunction and affect warranty coverage. Cupboard design therefore needs to be assessed as part of the installation rather than after the unit has been fitted.

What's Included With Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Installation?

Standard Installation

Where the kitchen and cabinetry are suitable, the applicable JR package can include supply of the genuine SPARQ S5 Black system, installation of the dedicated faucet, placement of the appliance and filtration components and connection to suitable existing cold-water and power services.

Commissioning

The filtration, chilling and carbonation system is connected, leak checked, flushed and commissioned so the tap can dispense the intended ambient, chilled and sparkling-water functions.

Possible Additional Work

Cabinet alterations, ventilation cut-outs, difficult tap-hole work, additional valves, pressure-control work, power-point changes, non-standard plumbing or modifications required to create suitable servicing access may fall outside a standard installation.

How Much Does Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Installation Cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown in JR's live product and installation area above. This keeps the latest product price and installation-package logic within the working Shopify buying system rather than hard-coding a figure into the product guide.

The final SPARQ S5 Black installation cost depends on cabinet layout, ventilation requirements, faucet position, sink or benchtop material, incoming pressure, access to power, plumbing condition and whether cabinetry or electrical changes are needed.

A kitchen already designed with suitable under-bench appliance space and ventilation can be substantially simpler than an installation where the cupboard needs modification before the chiller and carbonation unit can operate correctly.

BRISBANE INSTALLATION

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Installation Brisbane

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black in Brisbane for suitable kitchens, bars and entertaining areas where filtered chilled and sparkling water are wanted from a dedicated premium tap.

For Brisbane installations, the main issue is often not the plumbing connection itself but creating enough usable cabinet space and airflow around the appliance. Modern kitchens can have deep drawers, bins, waste systems and compact sink cabinetry that reduce the apparently available space once the doors are closed.

JR can assess the proposed tap position, water pressure, power, cabinet ventilation, CO₂ access and filtration servicing clearance before the final installation arrangement is confirmed.

Eligible installation coverage extends through Greater Brisbane and surrounding areas including Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and Moreton Bay.

GOLD COAST INSTALLATION

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Installation Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water also installs the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black on the Gold Coast across eligible service areas.

The system can be particularly attractive in high-spec kitchens and entertaining areas where the matt black tap complements contemporary fixtures and customers want sparkling water available without a separate countertop machine.

Where the proposed installation is in an outdoor kitchen or entertaining area, the appliance location still needs to satisfy Puretec's environmental, power, ventilation and servicing requirements. An outdoor entertaining area should not automatically be treated as suitable simply because Puretec lists bars and outdoor kitchens as potential applications.

JR can assess the actual enclosure, exposure, cabinetry and service access before confirming the installation pathway.

Can the Puretec SPARQ S5 Replace My Existing Water Filter?

Replacing a Basic Under-Sink Filter

Potentially, but the SPARQ S5 needs substantially more room, ventilation and electrical access than a passive cartridge filter. It should be treated as an upgrade rather than a simple cartridge-system swap.

Replacing Another Chilled-Water System

An existing powered under-bench appliance position may provide a useful starting point, but dimensions, airflow, connections, tap hole and CO₂ servicing still need to be checked.

Adding Sparkling Water to a New Kitchen

A new kitchen gives the best opportunity to plan the cabinet ventilation, appliance envelope, power point, faucet hole and future service access before joinery is completed.

How Often Does the Puretec SPARQ S5 Need Servicing?

The SPARQ S5 uses the Z1-R replacement filtration cartridge and a replaceable CO₂ cylinder. Service frequency depends on household water consumption, incoming water conditions and sparkling-water use.

Puretec currently lists the Z1-R capacity on the SPARQ S5 Black product page as 23,000 litres. Capacity should not be interpreted as a universal fixed service interval because actual usage and water quality still matter.

Puretec states that a CO₂ canister commonly lasts around 9 to 12 months, depending on individual sparkling-water use. Heavy sparkling-water consumption can reduce that period.

The under-bench unit and cabinet ventilation should also remain unobstructed so the refrigeration equipment can continue to operate correctly.

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black vs Other Drinking Water Options

Option	Best Suited To	Main Difference
Puretec SPARQ S5 Black	Premium kitchens wanting sparkling, chilled and ambient filtered water	Integrated filtration, refrigeration and CO₂ carbonation with matt black tap
SPARQ S5 Chrome	Same water functions where chrome better suits the kitchen finish	Core system is similar; faucet finish differs
Standard Under-Sink Filter	Homes wanting straightforward filtered drinking water	No refrigeration or carbonation appliance required
Reverse Osmosis System	Households wanting a different membrane-based filtration process	Different treatment technology and installation requirements; sparkling water is not inherently included
Whole-House Filtration	Homes wanting filtration across multiple household outlets	Treats the incoming property supply rather than only a dedicated drinking-water faucet

The right option depends on whether the goal is simply filtered drinking water or a premium chilled and sparkling-water experience, as well as the available cabinet space and ongoing servicing requirements.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Installation FAQs

How much does Puretec SPARQ S5 Black installation cost?

Use JR's live product and installation area for current supplied-and-installed pricing. Final cost depends on cabinet ventilation, faucet installation, water pressure, power access and any cabinetry, plumbing or electrical changes required.

Can JR Gas & Water install the SPARQ S5 Black in Brisbane?

Yes. JR installs suitable SPARQ S5 systems across eligible Greater Brisbane and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

Can JR install the SPARQ S5 Black on the Gold Coast?

Yes. Installation is available across eligible Gold Coast areas subject to the cabinet, plumbing, electrical and ventilation requirements.

What is the exact black model number?

Puretec currently identifies the matt black model as SPARQ-S5-BK-LF.

What water does the SPARQ S5 provide?

It provides filtered sparkling water, chilled still water and ambient still water from a dedicated soft-touch faucet. Sparkling water is delivered chilled.

How cold does the SPARQ S5 water get?

Puretec specifies a chilled-water operating range of approximately 2°C to 10°C, with the system capable of chilling water down to around 2°C under suitable conditions.

What filter cartridge does it use?

The SPARQ S5 uses the Puretec Z1-R Ultra Z replacement cartridge.

What is the filter capacity?

Puretec's current live product page lists 23,000 litres. An older manufacturer specification sheet shows 30,000 litres, so the current live figure is the safer specification to use.

How many chilled drinks can it provide?

Puretec currently publishes a chilled flow of up to 100 glasses per hour, based on a 200ml glass size.

What pressure does the system require?

Puretec specifies 138 to 500kPa. Where line pressure exceeds 500kPa, the required pressure-limiting arrangement must be installed.

Does the cupboard need ventilation?

Yes. Puretec requires ventilation around the appliance and specifies minimum clearance around the sides, rear and top. Cabinet cut-outs or additional ventilation may be required depending on the cabinetry.

What size tap hole is required?

The current Puretec guide specifies a 26mm hole for the faucet.

How long does the CO₂ bottle last?

Puretec states that a CO₂ canister commonly lasts around 9–12 months, depending on individual sparkling-water use.

Can it be installed in an outdoor kitchen?

Puretec identifies outdoor kitchens as a potential application, but the actual installation still needs suitable weather protection, cabinet conditions, ventilation, power and future servicing access.

What is included with a standard installation?

The applicable JR package can include the SPARQ S5 Black system, tap installation, placement of the under-bench equipment, connection to suitable water and power services, flushing, testing and commissioning. Cabinet modifications, additional ventilation or non-standard service work may cost extra.

Puretec SPARQ S5 Black Warranty and Maintenance

Manufacturer Warranty

Puretec currently provides a 2-year domestic warranty for the SPARQ S5: one year parts and labour plus one additional year parts only, subject to Puretec's conditions.

Consumables

Filter cartridges and CO₂ canisters are consumable items and are excluded from the standard product warranty.

Ongoing Maintenance

Ongoing ownership includes Z1-R cartridge replacement, CO₂ cylinder replacement, inspection for leaks and keeping the cabinet ventilation pathways free from obstruction.

Puretec's manufacturer warranty is separate from any applicable JR Gas & Water Lifetime Warranty or workmanship coverage attached to the selected installation package.

Why Choose JR Gas & Water for Puretec SPARQ Installation?

JR Gas & Water already lists the SPARQ S5 Black as a professionally installed, Lifetime Warranty eligible filtration product and offers live installation-package and booking pathways for the system. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

For a powered sparkling-water appliance, installation quality matters because the water supply, cabinet, faucet, electrical connection, ventilation, filtration and CO₂ system all need to work together. JR can assess these conditions before commissioning rather than treating the SPARQ S5 as an ordinary filter cartridge installation.

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READY TO INSTALL

Install the Puretec SPARQ S5 Black With JR Gas & Water

The Puretec SPARQ-S5-BK-LF is designed for customers wanting filtered sparkling, chilled and ambient water from a premium matt black dedicated faucet. Its strongest benefits are convenience, integrated carbonation and refrigeration, fine Ultra Z filtration and a polished built-in appearance.

The key installation consideration is the cupboard itself. Sufficient space, ventilation, water pressure, power, tap placement and service access all need to be confirmed before the system is installed. JR Gas & Water can supply and install the SPARQ S5 Black across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast areas, with the live product selector and quote pathway used for the final installation scope.