News - drinking-fountains

5th March 2026 Understanding Water Board Approval for Water Fittings: Water fittings installed in the UK must comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. While WRAS approval has traditionally been the most recognised route to compliance, KIWA Regulation 4 and NSF Regulation 4 certifications are now equally accepted. In this guide, we explain what water board approval means — and why KIWA Regulation 4 approval is gaining increasing attention across the industry.

1st March 2026 The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Commercial Bottle Filler in the UK: Choosing the right commercial bottle filler in the UK requires careful consideration of hygiene, WRAS approval, installation type and usage volume. This guide explains how to select wall mounted, recessed and touchless bottle filling stations for schools, offices and public buildings.

2nd November 2025 Understanding Water Bottle Filling Fountains: Understanding the bottle filling fountains and bottle filler stations available from Washware Essentials Ltd. Why to choose bottle fillers from Washware Essentials and the design characteristics that make them a market leading product range with unequalled quality and components.

24th May 2020 WRAS Approval: What Is It, And Why Is It Important?: If you work in the plumbing trade, or even if you're just an avid DIYer, you may have come across products boasting WRAS Approval. In this article, we’ll look into the legislation behind the scheme and show you how to find out whether or not a product or material is WRAS Approved.

23rd May 2019 Sustainable Solutions: Bottle-Filling Stations Fighting Waste: The fight against plastic waste is all over the news, and there is growing support for organisations to embrace environmentally-friendly solutions. Read our guide to the advantages of bottle-filling units here.

16th August 2018 The Installers Guide To Drinking Fountains & Bottle Fillers: Installing a drinking fountain or bottle filling station is no mean feat - but with the right tools and know-how, anyone can do it. In this handy how-to guide, we'll give you step-by-step fitting instructions for wall mounted units and floor mounted units, as well as pointers on location, installation height and more.

11th July 2018 Buyers Guide: How To Choose The Perfect Water Fountain: Installing a drinking fountain or bottle filling station can help you cut down on litter, boost your green credentials, and, above all, keep your users happy and hydrated - but how do you know what sort of water fountain is the best choice for your venue? Here's what to consider before you splash out.

1st January 2018 Drinking Fountain Maintenance: Drinking fountains are relatively simple products and with a little bit of thought, inspection and preventative maintenance can offer many years of trouble free use. In our maintenancce article we explain how to keep your water fountains in perfect working order. Make sure your water dispensers are a credit to your building.

30th March 2017 School Water Fountains: A Case Study For Rugby School: When one of Britain's most prestigious public schools needed a way of supplying their students with fresh drinking water, they got in touch with Washware Essentials. In this case study you'll find out how we guided them through the installation process and helped them find the perfect water fountain for their pupils.

Understanding Water Board Approval for Water Fittings