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Is boiling water as essential as we think or will near-boiling do everything we want as well?

If you\u2019re in the market for a steaming hot water tap \u2013 either as a side tap or a combination all-in-one unit \u2013 then you\u2019ll likely have come across both \u2018boiling hot\u2019 and \u2018near-boiling\u2019 models.

(If you\u2019re not in the market for a steaming hot water tap, then let us change your mind!)

The difference, unsurprisingly, is the temperature dispensed by the taps. A boiling water tap dispenses water at 100\u00b0C. A near-boiling or steaming hot tap dispenses water a shade below \u2013 this varies by manufacturer, but our own steaming hot water taps can be set to dispense anywhere between 88\u00b0C and 98\u00b0C.\u00a0

To see if there\u2019s a difference, let\u2019s have a look at the most common uses.\u00a0

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Cooking

Hot water taps are also a real time-saver when cooking. If you need to boil a pan of water or fill a steamer, you can dispense straight into the pot \u2013 no waiting for the kettle to do its job, or for the hob to heat water from the tap.

Here, there\u2019s no practical difference \u2013 waiting for a pot of 98\u00b0C water to boil will take a few seconds more than a pot of water dispensed at 100\u00b0C. Either way, you\u2019ve saved a couple of minutes compared to waiting on the kettle or hob!

Washing up

Stubborn stains and stuck-on food sometimes require really hot water to deal with. Dispensing steaming hot water straight from the tap is certainly easier than waiting for the kettle to boil!

When it comes to cleaning power, is there any difference between 100\u00b0C and steaming hot water? As with cooking, not really \u2013 a couple of degrees makes no practical difference. Although it varies from household to household, pure hot water at the tap is generally around 55\u00b0C. When you\u2019re almost doubling the temperature of water from the tap, a couple of degrees either way has no noticeable effect.

Of course, water from a dedicated hot tap (whether boiling hot or steaming hot) should be treated with the same care you\u2019d treat water from a kettle. If using the tap for washing up, we recommend wearing rubber gloves and only running the steaming hot tap in short bursts. Never fill a sink from a steaming hot tap!

Conclusion

So, what\u2019s the difference between a boiling water tap and a steaming hot water tap? Very little \u2013 unless you like a hot drink! If you\u2019re a part of the approximately 24 million British households who do, a steaming hot tap with an adjustable temperature control on the tank is the clear winner, ensuring the perfect temperature for the perfect cuppa \u2013 every time.

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Boiling and near-boiling water taps – what’s the difference?