by Fern Shaw | Jul 2, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
It’s more important than ever to stay on top of your hydration during a heatwave. Hot weather puts extra strain on our bodies and even mild dehydration can quickly leave you feeling sluggish, dizzy or unwell. The simple fix? Up your water intake – stat!
It’s easy to underestimate how much you need to drink, especially if you’re not moving much or don’t feel thirsty. But good hydration habits aren’t just about comfort; they’re about staying well. Keep a bottle of water nearby, remember to refill your water glass and visit your water dispenser often and try to balance teas, coffees or fizzy drinks with extra water too. If you’re sweating more than usual, consider drinks that contain electrolytes to help replenish what’s lost.
But it’s not just about us. Heat affects everyone – so take a moment to check in on children, older relatives or neighbours and those with health conditions who might struggle in the heat. A quick call, a glass of water, a bit of shade – small things can make a big difference.
And don’t forget the animals. Pets can overheat fast and need cool, shaded and well-ventilated spaces and fresh water at all times. Wildlife, too, needs a hand. A shallow dish of water left out for birds, bees, hedgehogs or even a passing deer can be lifesaving.
In short, stay cool, drink water often, and look out for one another – human or otherwise.
by Fern Shaw | Jun 4, 2025 | bottle fed water coolers, mains fed water cooler, water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
The wonderful thing about water is – everyone drinks it.
Now it may be that not everyone enjoys water – drinking it, that is – but it’s undeniable fact: from the tiniest organisms to the largest creatures on our planet – drink water we must.
The reasoning here is, if we must drink water, we should, at least, enjoy doing so!
That’s where AquAid comes in.
We’re not only a well-established, highly experienced supplier of a comprehensive range of water dispensers, we are constantly evolving, making sure that we provide our absolute best in both products and service.
Which means we know a thing or two about how to make your water-drinking experience a positive, uplifting one.
Here’s how:
- We offer a free on-site consultation. This helps to make sure that you have the water dispenser with a capacity commensurate to your drinking water requirements.
- Our range of water coolers dispense cool, chilled, cold and hot water, so whatever your preference, there’s always a refreshing option available.
- We offer a variety of models – from space-saving desktop coolers to larger dispensers ideal for high-traffic areas.
- We’re fast and efficient! A bottled water cooler can be installed within 48 hours and mains fed water coolers within 3 to 4 days.
- We think beyond business. This is achieved through our committed, ongoing donations to the charities we have supported for more than 20 years.
It’s a great feeling to know, that while you’re busy replenishing your water bottle or glass at your water dispenser, you’re also helping to fund the installation of sustainable safe water resources for thousands of communities in need.
Don’t delay. Water up. Contact AquAid and we’ll guide you as to how easily achievable this is. Cheers!
by Fern Shaw | May 20, 2025 | water boiler, water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
In the words from 90s popular culture, tea is all that!
And with International Tea Day upon us – one of our very favourite days here at AquAid – we thought it a suitable time to refresh (aha) our memories about what it is that makes tea so great.
A few reasons surface:
- Tea contains oxidants called polyphenols. It can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. *
- It has also been found that people who drink green tea or black tea have lower chances of heart issues.
- Herbal teas such as chamomile help maintain the health of your digestive system.
- Tea is extremely beneficial for your teeth because high amounts fluoride, catechins and tannins are present. These help to prevent plague, builds resistance to acid and sugar and strengthens teeth.
- The amount of caffeine present in tea is less than coffee. It is said that traditional tea contains 50 percent less caffeine than coffee!
- Herbal teas such as Chamomile and Ginger tea are quite good for the digestive system as they are antispasmodic.
Fancy more than a cuppa a day but don’t have access to a consistent supply of piping hot water? Never fear, AquAid are here! Whether it’s a hot & cold water dispenser, boiling & chilled water taps or a hot water boiler, we have the hot water dispenser solution for you. Contact us today!
*source: article at Calendarr United Kingdom
by Fern Shaw | May 19, 2025 | water cooler, water dispenser
Why Choose a Water Dispenser?
A water dispenser provides immediate access to clean water, encouraging consistent hydration. Beyond convenience, it offers several benefits tailored to different environments and preferences.
Improved Water Quality and Taste. Water dispensers often come with built-in filtration or use pre-filtered bottles, ensuring a cleaner and better-tasting alternative to tap water. This can be especially beneficial in areas where water quality is inconsistent.
Variety of Options to Suit Every Space
- A bottle-fed water dispenser is ideal for locations without access to plumbing, offering flexibility and easy installation.
- A mains-fed water dispenser connects directly to the water supply, making it a sustainable and cost-effective long-term choice.
- Desktop and countertop water dispensers save space while still delivering the same hydration benefits, making them perfect for smaller offices, kitchens, or personal use.
- A free-standing water dispenser is well-suited for larger offices or communal areas, where higher volumes of drinking water are needed throughout the day.
- A floor-standing water dispenser provides a robust solution for high-traffic environments, offering greater capacity and ease of access for multiple users.
Hot and Cold Water on Demand. Many models dispense both hot and cold water instantly, removing the need for kettles or refrigeration. This versatility supports everything from making tea to cooling down during a busy day at the office or after exercise.
Encourages Healthy Habits. By placing a water dispenser in visible or high-traffic areas, it serves as a reminder to drink water regularly, which is especially important in busy workplaces.
Reduced Environmental Impact. Using a mains-fed system or refillable bottles reduces reliance on single-use plastic bottles, supporting more sustainable practices.
A Convenient & Smart Investment
A water dispenser is more than just a convenience – it’s a smart investment in health, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. With a range of styles including bottle-fed, mains-fed, countertop, and freestanding water dispensers, there’s a solution for every need.
Contact AquAid: we’re here to meet all your water dispenser requirements.
by Fern Shaw | May 12, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
Having easy access to fresh drinking water is something every school, college, and educational setting should prioritise. Whether it’s pupils in a primary classroom or students preparing for exams at university, staying hydrated plays a big part in keeping minds sharp and energy levels up. That’s why water coolers, dispensers, and fountains are more than just handy extras – they’re vital.
We all know how hard it can be to concentrate when we’re feeling tired or sluggish. Often, that’s simply down to not drinking enough water. Even mild dehydration can affect focus, mood, and overall performance. Making sure water is available and easy to access throughout the day helps everyone – students and staff alike -stay alert and ready to learn or teach.
Installing water coolers and dispensers offers a simple solution in providing students and staff alike a refreshing, cool, and reliable source of water. They’re a practical way to encourage regular drinking, especially when the alternative might be sugary drinks or no drink at all. And let’s face it, fresh, cool water always tastes better – particularly after a PE lesson or on warmer days.
Water fountains and bottle refill stations also support schools in cutting down on single-use plastics, which is a growing concern for many environmentally conscious institutions. Encouraging students to bring in their own reusable bottles and fill them up throughout the day not only keeps them hydrated but also helps create a more sustainable campus.
Making water easily available also shows that a school or college genuinely cares about the wellbeing of its community. It’s a small but powerful step towards creating a healthier and more supportive learning environment. And when students feel looked after, they’re far more likely to engage, participate, and succeed.
At the end of the day, providing fresh drinking water shouldn’t be seen as a luxury – it’s a basic need. With a simple solution like a water cooler and fountain, educational settings can make a big difference to how students feel, learn, and thrive, and help enable staff to be able to perform at their best throughout the school day.
by Fern Shaw | Mar 13, 2025 | water cooler, water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
Our kidneys carry a very weighty responsibility in our bodies – as organs, they are one of the biggest multi-taskers we have – they are responsible for a myriad of functions – primarily:
- To remove waste and extra fluid.
- Control blood pressure.
- Make red blood cells.
- Keep bones healthy (Vitamin D production) and
- To control pH levels.
As our kidneys consist of 79% water it becomes more apparent of how crucial they are to keeping our systems running smoothly.
To elaborate: Water helps the kidneys remove wastes from your blood in the form of urine. Water also helps keep your blood vessels open so that blood can travel freely to your kidneys and deliver essential nutrients to them. But if you become dehydrated, then it is more difficult for this delivery system to work. Mild dehydration can make you feel tired and can impair normal bodily functions. Severe dehydration can lead to kidney damage, so it is important to drink enough when you work or exercise hard.
What may not be that apparent though is experiencing pain in the kidneys is often mistaken for back pain, which can be why we may not always realise that our kidneys are water deficient and are unable to function at optimal level.
That’s why it’s important to maintain good drinking water habits as this often is the simplest method towards ensuring good kidney health.
Due to the complex nature of our body’s kidney’s function, it’s always good to monitor your water consumption and to be ‘water wise.’
One of the first indications you may be dehydrated can easily be seen in the colour of your urine. If you’re sufficiently hydrated, your urine will be light yellow or close to colourless. The darker yellow your urine is, the more dehydrated you are.
Another reason to maintain sufficient water intake is this practise can help reduce the likelihood of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Kidney stones form less easily when there is sufficient water available to prevent stone-forming crystals from sticking together. Water helps dissolve the antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections, making them more effective. Drinking enough water also helps produce more urine, which helps to flush out infection-causing bacteria.
At AquAid we take the business of proper hydration seriously, from several perspectives:
We’re constantly working to ensure that our customers are supplied with water dispensers that perfectly match their drinking water requirements.
We also provide re-usable water bottles to schools to encourage healthy hydration habits among the children (and staff!)
We understand the importance of helping others gain access to clean drinking water. Which is one of the reasons that, for over 24 years, AquAid have donated funds to charity. The charities we support implement sustainable water projects for people in need. To date, we have donated over £22 million funding vital access to potable water for more than four million people.
