I always like to prefer drinking cold water over soda pop, energy drinks and the like whenever I can. However, during the COVID restrictions, it is defeinitely harder, if not impossible, to get a free drink of water at a public water fountain, or just a refill of ice water at the local convenience store.
After seeing more and more 5-gallon water coolers in offices and in medical practices, I gave it thought about getting one for the home. Bottled water has less chemicals and tastes way better than municipal tap water, and a water cooler gives you colder water than what most tap water faucets can do most of the year. And 5-gallon water refills are way cheaper and more eco-friendly than buying a case of water when you want it on the fly.
The Primo Water cooler is as quiet as a small refrigerator, easy to assemble, and easy to maintain. It sits by our kitchen, and we usually go through a 5-gallon bottle of water a week to 10-days. After drinking water from the dispenser after a while, then getting a drink of water from the faucet, you'll appreciate the taste of the bottled water pretty quick.
The hot water option is good for getting water for coffee, tea or those cups of ramen noodle instant lunches. The water does come out hot enough for most tastes.
Primo also has refill stations at our local grocery store, with options to refill your current bottles, swap out your used bottles for new, pre-filled bottles, or purchase additional bottles. *NOTE* you do not have to purchase or use Primo-branded products for your dispenser -- they WILL be compatable with most 5-gallon bottle makers and will dispense water from most any source -- I would recommend purified/filtered bottled water vendors to keep your dispenser free from chemicals that could accumulate in your dispenser. We reuse and refill our bottles rather than swap out for new ones each time as we keep the empties in a protected, sheltered location.
The Primo dispenser also has separate toggle switches to turn on or off the small LED light which is where the water dispenses, the heating element for the hot water and the cooling element for the coldest water. The light is just bright enough to show where it is (the dispensing area) in the dark, but it is subtle enough that it will not light up the entire room like a regular nightlight would.
They also give you coupons for a free 5-gallon "starter bottle" and a free 5-gallon refill (which in our area is normally about $2.00 -- which gives you an idea on how much you can save refilling your existing bottle(s) when you run out. vs swapping them for new bottles or having your water bottles delivered by a vendor).
And yes, I find myself drinking more water at home than what I used to because of the convenience factor and that it can be instantly ice cold without needing ice cubes.
| Color | Black and Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Material | plastic and steel |
| Capacity | 5 Gallons |
| Brand | Primo |
| Product Dimensions | 10.8"D x 11.8"W x 36.5"H |
| Style | 3 Spout |
| Weight | 27.1 Pounds |
| Wattage | 420 watts |
| Installation Type | Top Load |
| Access Location | Top |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 197.6 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Power Source | AC |
| Lower Temperature Rating | 39.2 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 41.6 x 15 x 15 inches |
| Package Weight | 15.49 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.8 x 11.8 x 36.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 30 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Primo |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | Warranty. |
| Model Name | Primo Top-Loading Water Dispenser - 3 Temp (Hot-Cool-Cold) Water Cooler Water Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottle w/Child-Resistant Safety Feature, Black and Stainless Steel, 3 Spout |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Primo Water Corporation |
| Part Number | 900127-C |
| Included Components | Primo Top-Loading Water Dispenser - 3 Temp (Hot-Cool-Cold) Water Cooler Water Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottle w/Child-Resistant Safety Feature, Black and Stainless Steel, 3 Spout |
| Size | One Size |
