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		<title>Indoor drinking water fountains for School</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2012/01/03/indoor-drinking-water-fountains-for-school/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our slimline ans slimline Junior floor standing fountains are perfect for use in Primary and Secondary School Environments. The direct chill technology reduces running costs and increases efficiency as they only chill the water used and contain no storage tank.This also means there is no bacteria build up within ,keeping the water pure. Our slimline [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our slimline ans slimline Junior floor standing fountains are perfect for use in Primary and Secondary School Environments.</p>
<p>The direct chill technology reduces running costs and increases efficiency as they only chill the water used and contain no storage tank.This also means there is no bacteria build up within ,keeping the water pure.</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Junior-fountain.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2895" title="Junior fountain" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Junior-fountain.jpg" alt="" width="254" height="463" /></a>slimline drinking fountain is available in black or stainless finish and chills 18ltr of water per hour. The junior model stands at 610mm with the full size model 990mm. More features of these models are;</p>
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<li>Rugged steel construction</li>
<li>Stainless steel sink top</li>
<li>Coil on coil refrigerated cooling system</li>
<li>Environmentally friendly CFC Free Refrigerant R134a</li>
<li>Internal filtration fitting possible</li>
<li>12 month warranty</li>
<li>Optional lever-activated cup filler</li>
<li>Optional push-button cup filler (suggested)</li>
<li>Optional pumped waste system</li>
<li>Optional wall mounting bracket for extra sturdiness</li>
<li>Optional vandal resistant security screws</li>
<li>Optional Counter Top Basin/Wall Mounted Basin</li>
<li>Optional Cup Filler/Push Back Glass Filler//Bubbler</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Please contact us for pricing information on 08455004455 or email contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk</p>
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		<title>Bubbler Cartridge</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/12/08/bubbler-cartridge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many bubbler cartridges available in the UK. We at Drinking water fountains use the Tomlinson Pro-Flo industry leading cartridge.Many inferior cartridges are available on the market but to purchase the best please call 08455004455 or email contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/pro-flow.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2868" title="pro flow" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/pro-flow.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>There are many bubbler cartridges available in the UK. We at Drinking water fountains use the Tomlinson Pro-Flo industry leading cartridge.Many inferior cartridges are available on the market but to purchase the best please call 08455004455 or email <a href="mailto:contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk">contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk</a>.</p>
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		<title>Drinking water fountain spare parts</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/12/08/drinking-water-fountain-spare-parts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking water fountains offer spare parts for All makes and models of drinking water fountain including Oasis , Halsey Taylor, Elkay , Acorn Powell  , Murdock and many others. You can call or email us with the model number and we can help you identify the part you need or you can email us a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fountain11.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2864 alignleft" title="fountain1" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fountain11.jpg" alt="" width="127" height="152" /></a>Drinking water fountains offer spare parts for All makes and models of drinking water fountain including Oasis , Halsey Taylor, Elkay , Acorn Powell  , Murdock and many others.</p>
<p>You can call or email us with the model number and we can help you identify the part you need or you can email us a photograph and we work from that.</p>
<p>Our staff are extremely knowledgeable in the drinking water fountain business and have good relationships with manufacturers worldwide making sourcing the required parts.We also offer a range of generic taps and dispensing modules which can be adapted to fit many different fountain models.</p>
<p>Please contact us on 08455004455 if you would like us to help you locate the part/parts you need. Alternatively you can email contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk and a member of staff will get straight back to you</p>
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		<title>Tomlinson Industries Products</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/12/02/tomlinson-industries-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking water fountains is now a distributor for the Tomlinson products. These products include the Pro-flo range of Bubbler valves and cartridges in addition to a huge range of glass\bottle filling taps. Bubbler valves generally contain a cartridge that periodically fail causing the button to leak. Many people think that all bubbler cartridges are the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tomlinson.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2852" title="tomlinson" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tomlinson.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="98" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/proflow1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2855 aligncenter" title="proflow" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/proflow1.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="142" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Drinking water fountains is now a distributor for the Tomlinson products. These products include the Pro-flo range of Bubbler valves and cartridges in addition to a huge range of glass\bottle filling taps. Bubbler valves generally contain a cartridge that periodically fail causing the button to leak. Many people think that all bubbler cartridges are the same. This is not the case. Tomlinson pro-flo cartridges allow trajectory over a wide range of pressures and fit all brands of fountain. The pressure rating on these cartridges is 120 PSI/8BAR.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/glass-fillers.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="glass fillers" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/glass-fillers.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="134" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Tomlinson range of value-line range of taps are available in 5 styles and 3 finishes offering many options to coordinate any Decor. East Tap has 36 inches of pre installed 1/4&#8243; tubing and a 3&#8243; inlet shank with 7/16&#8243;-24 threads.The Lead free Swan neck spout swivels a full 360 degrees. Polished chrome is standard on these fillers but Satin Nickel and Antique bronze are also available. Please contact us for details on the full range of Quality Tomlinson Products.</p>
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		<title>Installation of outdoor drinking water fountains</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/11/24/installation-of-outdoor-drinking-water-fountains/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking water fountains has undertaken the installation of many outdoor drinking water fountains throughout the UK . From basic wall mounted models through to the mighty Halsey Taylor Bottle filling stations. Our team will look after your project from the planning stage through to completion. A member of our knowledgeable staff is always just a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Single-bottle-filling-station.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2844" title="Single bottle filling station" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Single-bottle-filling-station.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="268" /></a>Drinking water fountains has undertaken the installation of many outdoor drinking water fountains throughout the UK .</p>
<p>From basic wall mounted models through to the mighty Halsey Taylor Bottle filling stations. Our team will look after your project from the planning stage through to completion.</p>
<p>A member of our knowledgeable staff is always just a call or email away. We have vast experience in the industry and have worked with most of the leading fountain manufacturers and their products.</p>
<p>If you would like to talk to us about any products you are working on or planning please give us a call on 08455004455 or email contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk</p>
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		<title>Filling water bottles in schools</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/10/12/filling-water-bottles-in-schools/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing a new drinking water fountain for their school many people require a method of filling up reusable sports bottles as well as the traditional bubbler valve. The most common solution to this problem is the black lever tap. This swan neck shaped device can be retrofitted to any fountain and dispenses when the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WFS.003.041.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2591" title="WFS.003.04" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WFS.003.04.jpg" alt="" width="119" height="159" /></a>When choosing a new <a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/leading-fountain-brands">drinking water fountain</a> for their school many people require a method of filling up reusable sports bottles as well as the traditional bubbler valve. The most common solution to this problem is the black lever tap. This swan neck shaped device can be retrofitted to any fountain and dispenses when the lever is pushed downwards.The problem with these taps is they are easy to break.The levers can snap off quite easily and the swan neck can be unscrewed and removed.Both these issues will leave your fountain pouring out water until it is either switched off or repaired.</p>
<p>Here at drinking water fountains we have another solution in the form of the HD1 Bottle-filler. This is a solid swan neck that operates via a push button that can be retrofitted onto most fountains.When fitted this filler cannot be snapped off and providing installed correctly cannot be unscrewed without spanners.The push button is mounted on the side, front or top of your fountain (dependant on model). We provide a full HD1 installation service( including retro fitting to existing fountains) within the M25 so please contact us on 08455004455 to discuss your requirements</p>
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		<title>outdoor fountains</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/09/05/outdoor-fountains/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here at Drinking Water Fountains we are proud to offer the Halsey Taylor range of external drinking water fountains. These fountains offer a great amount of flexibility, ranging from small compact wall mounted basins through to mighty triple-arm bottle filling stations. All fountains are available in a variety of finishes so there is sure to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/44301.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2490" title="4430(1)" src="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/44301.jpg" alt="" width="123" height="149" /></a>Here at Drinking Water Fountains we are proud to offer the Halsey Taylor range of external drinking water fountains. These fountains offer a great amount of flexibility, ranging from small compact wall mounted basins through to mighty triple-arm bottle filling stations. All fountains are available in a variety of finishes so there is sure to be one that suits your requirements. The newest additions to the range are the fantastic bottle filling station. These are an ideal solution to the the ever increasing eco-friendly world. For further information on the Halsey Range please click <a title="Halsey Taylor" href="http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/leading-fountain-brands/halsey-taylor/" target="_blank">here </a>to go to the Halsey Taylor page of our website or call us on 0845 500 4455</p>
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		<title>Any RAL finish now available on our model 501 and 555</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/08/22/any-ral-finish-now-available-on-our-model-501-and-555/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking water fountains are now able to offer a range of colourful finishes on the 501 and 555 classic outdoor fountains. These are perfect for brightening up any playground and are available with either direct drink bubbler or with bottle filling attachment. Please give us a call on 0845 500 4455 for further information.]]></description>
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<p>Drinking water fountains are now able to offer a range of colourful finishes on the 501 and 555 classic outdoor fountains.</p>
<p>These are perfect for brightening up any playground and are available with either direct drink bubbler or with bottle filling attachment. Please give us a call on 0845 500 4455 for further information.</p>
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		<title>Royal Parks fountain restoration</title>
		<link>http://www.drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk/2011/05/23/royal-parks-fountain-restoration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 19:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tiffany and Co. Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a $1.25 million gift to the Royal Parks Foundation (USA), a charity established to enable America to support the natural history and heritage of London’s Royal Parks. The programme, called Tiffany &#8211; Across the Water, focuses on ornamental and drinking fountains in the capital’s eight [...]]]></description>
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Tiffany and Co. Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a $1.25 million gift to the Royal Parks Foundation (USA), a charity established to enable America to support the natural history and heritage of London’s Royal Parks. The programme, called Tiffany &#8211; Across the Water, focuses on ornamental and drinking fountains in the capital’s eight Royal Parks and will see the creation of a stunning new fountain in St James’s Park, restoration of The Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens, as well as improvements to drinking fountains to benefit the Royal Parks’ 37 million visitors each year.</p>
<p>Conceived by the Royal Parks Foundation and Tiffany &amp; Co. Foundation, in partnership with The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the challenge is to create a well-designed drinking fountain to replace older Parks’ fountains which cannot be restored. The winning designer will see their work turned into reality in the Parks, with the hope that the design will eventually be adopted in other green spaces around the world.<br />
The number of functioning drinking fountains in the UK is at an all time low. A recent survey* revealed that only 11% of green spaces provide working water fountains.</p>
<p>Requiring 2000 times more energy to produce bottled water than tap water**, drinking fountains are a practical and environmentally friendly way to refresh visitors and minimise waste. Tiffany – Across the Water will see The Royal Parks’ drinking fountains undergo much-needed restoration after years of hard use, since they were installed in Victorian and Edwardian times.</p>
<p>A significant part of Tiffany &#8211; Across the Water will also be to create a stunning ‘Tiffany &amp; Co. Foundation Fountain’ which will take centre stage in St James’s Park lake. The twenty-foot plume will leap against the magnificent backdrop of Buckingham Palace and Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. The aeration provided by the fountain will benefit the many species of wildlife dependent on the fresh waters of the lake.</p>
<p>The historic Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens, dating back to the 1860s, are a popular spot for tourists and Londoners alike and will undergo major restoration work, including five small fountains and the monumental Tazza Fountain. The stonework, flint walls, benches and formal promenade will also be restored to their former glory. In addition, a new eco-friendly water system will be installed to benefit the Long Water and encourage wildlife to flourish.</p>
<p>“We are very grateful to the Tiffany &amp; Co. Foundation for this fabulous opportunity to restore and renew water features across the 5,000 acres of The Royal Parks. The international design competition to create a beautiful, “standard model”, drinking fountain will benefit millions of runners, walkers, riders, cyclists and other visitors to The Royal Parks and will, we hope, be adopted by other green spaces around the world”, says Sara Lom, Chief Executive, Royal Parks Foundation.</p>
<p>Part of our Foundation’s mission is to preserve the natural heritage that distinguishes great urban centers,” said Michael J. Kowalski, Trustee of the Tiffany &amp; Co. Foundation and Chairman and CEO of Tiffany &amp; Co. “To that end we established a parks program that began with support for the green spaces of New York City, where Tiffany was founded, and now has expanded to include parks in other major cities. In supporting the beautification efforts of the Royal Parks Foundation we help to maintain London’s tradition of parks that provide a respite and recreation to its citizens, and it is our pleasure to do so.”</p>
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		<title>Drinking Fountains in Department Stores</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank God for drinking fountains in department stores! You may have not noticed them, but there will come the day when you will be so  thirsty from walking around the shelves, the racks, your eyes are even going to be dried out from all the colours, fabrics, shoes and so many others things. You will crave [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank God for drinking fountains in department stores! You may have not noticed them, but there will come the day when you will be so</p>
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<p> thirsty from walking around the shelves, the racks, your eyes are even going to be dried out from all the colours, fabrics, shoes and so many others things. You will crave a drink, but there will be no vending machine in sight. And all of a sudden, you will spot it – the water fountain! What a relief – you will go there press the button and have some chilled delicious water! What is the first thing on your mind now? It probably is – this department store really cares for its customers! Yes, you can spend there all day, without spending money for drinks. The water fountains are also a bliss for all of those who shop with their children. This is something that comes as so much help for those who bring their children along shopping, that often times they make it as the place where kids will go in case they lose their parents in the store. Just imagine – small children get thirsty, they run around, they get messy, they drop their bottles, they drop theirs pacifiers and what is the parent to do? Just go to the fountain – have everything washed, fill up the water bottle and keep on shopping. Wash their hands even. Sometimes people do not appreciate things they have, but when the time comes, you will be grateful for those great drinking fountains in your department store.</p>
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