Turning OFF / Isolating your Water Coolers during Extended Shut Down periods

With the majority of offices are shut owing to the COVID pandemic we are advising that your mains water cooler / plumbed in water cooler / plumbed water dispenser / mains water dispenser are isolated.  We would also suggest likewise for your mains water boiler, mains hot water dispenser, plumbed in hot water dispenser, hot beverage dispenser.

See below a simple guide showing you how to do this. 

1. Isolate the mains supply

 The majority of mains water coolers / plumbed in water coolers / plumbed water dispensers/mains water dispensers are fitted with either ¼ inch or 3/8 white or blue flexible tubing.  If further than a few feet away from the mains connection point an isolating valve can be found connected to the tubing at the back of the mains water cooler/mains water boiler.  Turn this isolating valve clockwise by ¼ –  this will isolate water to the machine.

2. Isolate the mains supply via the connection point

For extended / long term shutdowns we would also suggest that you isolate at the point of connection also.  In most cases, the mains connection point is usually underneath a sink and the isolator will look like one of the 2 below images:

If you require any further assistance or advice regarding your  mains water cooler / plumbed in water cooler / plumbed water dispenser / mains water dispenser / mains water boiler, mains hot water dispenser, plumbed in hot water dispenser, hot beverage dispenser questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01273 299 685 – or on info@aqualeader.co.uk