by Fern Shaw | Oct 29, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers
There’s no shortage of chatter about the water cooler. It’s earned a spot in everyday language – from the ubiquitous ‘water cooler chats’ to those quick catchups where someone says, “See you at the water cooler in ten.” Sure, it’s where you refill your water bottle, but it’s also where ideas are shared, there’s likely a bit of banter, jokes may be told and workmates connect for a few much-needed minutes away from their desks.
And who knows – somewhere out there, there may be a guru meditating next to a water cooler, ready to share a pearl of wisdom with anyone stopping by for a refill.
Water Cooler Wisdom: Breaks Make You Better
Let’s clear something up – taking a break doesn’t make you lazy. Quite the opposite. Studies have shown that short breaks during the day actually boost productivity, creativity and focus. It’s the workplace version of a power nap, except with water instead of a pillow.
When you take a few minutes to refill your water bottle or glass, you’re not just giving your mind a breather – you’re rehydrating your brain. And a well-hydrated brain is sharper, quicker and far better at remembering things (like where you left your water bottle).
Water Cooler Reflections: Which Type Are You?
So, which are you – the full-throttle workaholic who powers through the day without looking up, or the balanced pro who knows a quick water break can work wonders?
Whatever your style, having a water cooler nearby can make all the difference. It’s a small but mighty workplace upgrade – good for your body, your focus and even your team spirit.
Water Cooler Action: Time to Call AquAid
If your workspace doesn’t yet have a water cooler, now’s the perfect time to change that. At AquAid, we provide a wide range of office water coolers and hydration solutions to suit every workplace – whether you’re a small office, a busy warehouse, or a large corporate environment.
We’d love to help you find the perfect fit.
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Stay refreshed, stay productive and keep those water cooler conversations flowing.
by Fern Shaw | Sep 29, 2025 | instant tap, mains fed water cooler, water cooler, Water Coolers
Whether you’re operating a multinational corporation or managing a team of two, one thing remains the same: employers have a responsibility to provide a safe, healthy and supportive work environment.
It’s not just about ticking boxes. It’s about genuinely caring for your team’s well-being – and that starts with the basics.
What Does a Healthy Work Environment Look Like?
A positive workplace doesn’t need to be extravagant. But it does need to ensure that everyone has access to key resources that help them stay focused, energised and well.
At the very least, a responsible employer should provide:
- Easy access to a constant supply of drinking water throughout the day
- A space to eat and recharge, even if it’s just a small break room
- A designated area away from the desk where staff can take short breaks
- Clean, well-maintained bathroom facilities
These are simple, everyday needs – but when they’re consistently met, they contribute massively to morale, productivity and staff retention.
Going Beyond: When Your Water Cooler Does More Than Just Hydrate
It’s easy to overlook the office water cooler. But what if something as ordinary as drinking water at work could have an extraordinary impact somewhere else in the world?
That’s exactly what AquAid has built its mission around.
While AquAid offers a wide range of high-quality water coolers, hot water boilers, bottled water solutions and Instant Taps across the UK – with professional installation and aftercare – it’s their commitment beyond the workplace that truly sets them apart.
Drinking Water Here = Safe Water There
For every mains fed water cooler installed or bottle of water purchased from AquAid, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to charities that provide sustainable, life-saving water resources to communities across Africa.
That means your workplace water solution could be helping to:
- Fund the installation of community water wells in rural villages
- Support long-term water purification systems
- Empower local teams to manage and maintain their own water infrastructure
- Provide safe drinking water to schools, health clinics and households where it’s desperately needed
And we’re not talking small numbers. Through partnerships with organisations like The Africa Trust and Christian Aid, AquAid has helped bring clean, accessible water to millions of people.
Keen to Make a Difference? Contact us at AquAid
If the idea that your team’s daily water intake could help fund life-changing water solutions for thousands of communities aligns with your values, we’d love to hear from you.
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by Fern Shaw | Apr 17, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Easter’s that magical time of year when chocolate eggs multiply faster than you can say “just one more,” family lunches somehow turn into full-on feasts, and you start wondering if hot cross buns count as a balanced diet (they do have fruit in them, after all). But while we’re busy nibbling our way through mini eggs and dodging competitive egg hunts, there’s oft one thing that tends to get overlooked: staying hydrated.
Yep, amongst all the sweet treats and celebratory sips, good old water often ends up playing second fiddle to prosecco and tea. But hear me out – hydration is the ultimate Easter hack. It’s the low-key legend that helps you stay energised, makes sure the excessive chocolate consumption doesn’t hit too hard and keeps your skin glowing enough to rival a foil-wrapped bunny.
Whether you’re corralling children on a sugar high, hosting the family roast, or just enjoying the long weekend lazing in the garden, drinking water throughout the day can make a world of difference. No pressure to glug litres – just a steady top-up here and there to keep things ticking over nicely.
And let’s not forget the seasonal flair. Pop some lemon or mint in your glass, pour it into a fancy water glass, or go full Easter chic with a pastel straw. Hydration, but make it festive.
So in between the Easter egg hunts, the catchups and the inevitable “I probably shouldn’t have had that third helping” moment, give a little love to water. Your body – and your post-roast nap – will thank you.
Here’s to Easter, hydration, and balance (even if it’s one chocolate egg in each hand). Cheers – with a nice, cool glass or bottle of water, of course – from us here at AquAid to you!
by Fern Shaw | Jun 23, 2023 | Water Coolers
Construction companies are part of a specialised industry and as such, so are their requirements. A crucial part of these requirements is that construction sites adhere to regulations that ensure the health and safety of all on site.
One such requirement is that there is adequate hydration available to the entire workforce on site for the duration of the construction.
The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) states, in part:
Drinking water
Drinking water must be provided or made available at readily accessible and suitable places.
This is where AquAid rises to the occasion.
AquAid are the premier choice for the provision of water coolers nationwide across the UK. We are also the preferred supplier to a number of specialised industries, one of these being to the construction industry, as we understand the specific requirements that construction companies, albeit large or small, have.
Incorporated into our water cooler provision to construction companies we offer the following services as a standard:
- Emergency delivery and collection of water coolers.
- Next day call-outs for repairs.
- Educational hydration package for workers, highlighting the importance of remaining hydrated at work to reduce the risk of accidents.
- Supply of both 240V and 110V water coolers.
- Dedicated account managers on both a local and national level.
Contact us to find out more about our unique services we offer to the Construction Industry.
by Fern Shaw | Sep 13, 2022 | aquaid, water cooler, Water Coolers
In our very rushed lives, it would seem the simplest action oftentimes becomes the most difficult.
Take your water intake for example. Aside from every being alive requiring water to simply survive, let alone flourish, it’s a pretty sad state of affairs in which we often find ourselves. Somehow, on a daily basis, one of the most necessary functions most vital to our well-being is oft ignored.
It’s a foregone conclusion that we require water for each of our body organs to function at an optimum level – from nail growth through to how well our brain operates.
When it comes to brain health, sufficient water intake is essential, especially considering the fact that your grey matter is made up of 75% water.
So how does hydration and dehydration affect brain health?
Our brains consist of billions of neurons that regulate everything from core temperature to perspiration. Because the brain is made up mostly of water, it makes sense that this organ won’t work as efficiently when it is water deficient.
Proper hydration can literally improve mood. Drinking water makes us feel so refreshed that it actually improves our state of mind. You don’t even have to be severely in need of it to benefit: even mild dehydration has been shown to negatively affect moods.
On the reverse of that, if your brain is dehydrated, it affects motor and cognitive skills: symptoms including irritability, sluggishness and an inability to think straight. Dehydration also showed a strong link to poor memory. When you’re water deficient, it’s hard to stay focused on a certain task.
Drinking water can combat headaches naturally. Going without water for too long causes headaches for some people, and has been identified as a migraine trigger. The good news is that in a study on the effects of water on headaches, participants experienced ‘total relief’ from their headaches within 30 minutes of drinking water (two cups, on average).
It can be a short cut to keeping alert. If you need to concentrate for long periods of time, keeping water handy will help you stay refreshed, hydrated, and focused: dehydration can impair your attention span, memory, and motor skills.
Want to think more clearly? Drink water (more than you’re drinking now). Dehydration causes shrinkage of brain tissue. So when we haven’t been drinking enough water, our brains have to work a lot harder to perform at the same level. One study even found that students who brought water to tests did better on their exams.
At AquAid, we’re well-versed about how important a sufficient water intake is to our health and well-being. Which is why, when it comes to water dispensers, we will always give you the best advice about which water cooler is the right fit for your office, workspace, work site, medical or educational facility.
Contact us at your convenience. Allow us to provide you with the benefit of over 23 years’ experience while we guide you to which AquAid water cooler from our extensive range will help you keep brain alert, happy and healthy.
