Plumbed-In Water Coolers

Plumbed water coolers connect straight to your mains water supply, so you get chilled water on demand with no bottles to order, lift or store. Floor-standing and bench top models from Waterworks and Aqua Cooler, delivered Australia-wide.

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What is a plumbed water cooler?

A plumbed water cooler, also called a plumbed-in, mains-connected or point-of-use (POU) water cooler, is fed directly from your building's cold water line. Water is chilled (and on some models heated) inside the unit and dispensed through the taps. Because it never runs out, a plumbed water cooler is the most convenient option for offices, gyms, clinics, warehouses and staff rooms.

Our plumbed-in water cooler range

  • Waterworks D5: heavy-duty floor-standing cooler with a 14.3-litre rustproof cold reservoir. Drain-free installation.
  • Waterworks D25: high-capacity model with an 11-litre reservoir and up to 35 litres of chilled water an hour.
  • Waterworks D19: slim, modern floor-standing cooler with stainless steel tanks.
  • Waterworks SD5: bench top version of the D5, about 44 cups of chilled water an hour.
  • Waterworks SD19: compact bench top cooler that comes with an inline carbon filter kit.
  • Aqua Cooler Maximus: floor-standing cooler with a 14-litre cold tank, cold and ambient taps, and an optional filter kit.

Plumbed water cooler vs bottled water cooler

A plumbed water cooler costs more up front than a bottled water cooler, but the ongoing cost is mainly filter cartridges rather than bottled water, and there are no deliveries or heavy lifting. Read our full plumbed-in vs bottled water cooler guide.

Filtration

Most Waterworks plumbed coolers work with the Waterworks Plug-N-Play filter range. Cartridges swap in seconds without tools, and help with chlorine taste, odour and sediment. The Aqua Cooler Maximus is available with its own external filter kit.

Installation

Plumbed water coolers should be installed by a licensed plumber. The D5, SD5 and SD19 are drain-free, which keeps installation simple. Some models need a pressure limiting valve, so check the product page or call us on 1300 55 32 82 before you book your plumber.

Frequently asked questions

What is a plumbed water cooler?

A plumbed water cooler (plumbed-in, mains-connected or point-of-use) connects directly to your cold water line, so it chills water on demand and never needs bottles.

Does a plumbed water cooler need a drain?

It depends on the model. Each product page lists what it needs for installation, or call us and we'll confirm what your site needs.

Who installs a plumbed-in water cooler?

A licensed plumber should install it to the manufacturer's instructions and local plumbing requirements.

Can I add a filter to a plumbed water cooler?

Yes. Most Waterworks plumbed coolers work with Plug-N-Play filter cartridges, the SD19 comes with an inline carbon filter kit, and the Aqua Cooler Maximus is available with an external filter kit.

How much chilled water does a plumbed water cooler make?

It depends on the model. The Waterworks D25 makes up to 35 litres of chilled water an hour, and the bench top SD5 makes about 44 cups an hour.

What warranty comes with plumbed water coolers?

Waterworks water coolers come with a 3-year comprehensive warranty. The Aqua Cooler Maximus comes with a 12-month comprehensive warranty.