These were the first designs for the new bottle filling station product that Elkay developed. The term Combo, sometimes called Cooler Combo, refers to all the units that have a traditional drinking fountain on the bottom half and a bottle filler on the top half. These Combo units are then broken into a few different types, all being wall mounted, each having some distinctive features, as well as options.
Elkay designed it’s first unit back in 2010. This is the original, but it’s still a very popular unit today. It comes in filtered and unfiltered, as well as refrigerated and unrefrigerated varieties. It is a very popular unit in schools, and other high traffic applications. Here are some of the key benefits:
● Industry first Green ticker that counted plastic water bottles saved
● Hands-free, fast bottle filling with sensor activated, Laminar 1.1 GPM flow
● Filter status light taking the guesswork out of filter changes
● Comes in On-wall and In-wall varieties
● Highest rated filtration, NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certified for Lead, Class 1 particulate, chlorine, taste, and odor
● Easy to change out individual parts in case of needed repair
Model numbers ending in “K”
Elkay followed up it’s groundbreaking Original product with an improved version a few years later. This new model had some added features that customers were asking for, and quickly became a fan favorite. It retained all the benefits of the original, but added things like:
● Programmable refrigeration allowing for energy savings
● LED lighting to help illuminate filling area and dark hallways
● Easy filter-change functionality
● On-board diagnostics
● Automatic filter recognition for easy monitor reset
Model numbers ending in “P”
Features | Benefits | ezH2O® Enhanced | ezH2O® Original |
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FillSafe™ Recognition (filtered models only) | Filter recognition system detects a new Elkay filter and automatically resets the filter monitor light to green. No need to manually reset. | X | |
Low Energy LED Lighting | An energy efficient touch that helps users see when their bottle is full and illuminates dark hallways. | X | |
Energy Savings Mode | Programmable refrigeration system can be powered down during times when the unit is not in use to save energy costs. | X | |
System Diagnostics | Unit automatically reviews the system to ensure it is operating within normal levels. Scrolling alerts appear on the visual display if an issue should arise. | X | |
Easy Installation | Only one power hookup needed. Everything arrives in one box. Versatile bi-level cooler design allows for standard cooler installation of high-left/low-right or the alternate, reverse cooler installation. | X | |
Visual Filter Monitor (filtered models only) | Green, yellow and red LED lights indicate filter status and when a filter needs to be replaced. | X | X |
Exclusive Green Ticker™ | Informs users of the number of 20 oz. single-use water bottles saved from waste by using reusable bottles and cups at the ezH2O. | X | X |
Hands-free Operation | Sensor activation and bottle rest platform provide users with a touchless bottle filling experience. | X | X |
Quick Fill | Fills reusable bottles faster than a traditional water fountain. | X | X |
Minimal Splashing | Dispenses a clean, laminar flow of water so there is minimal splashing when filling reusable bottles and cups. | X | X |
Dedicated Drains | Bottle filling station dispenser and bubbler have dedicated drains, minimizing splashing and cleanup. | X | X |
Antimicrobial Protection | Key plastic components on the unit have a special silver ion antimicrobial protectant that inhibits the growth of mold and mildew. | X | X |
WaterSentry® Plus Filtration (optional) | Uses our industry-leading WaterSentry Plus filter rated for 3,000-gallon capacity and NSF certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for reduction of lead, Class 1 particulate, chlorine, taste and odor. | X | X |
These models are made to be extra durable for outdoor or high traffic applications, due to being are made with a 100% stainless steel exterior (the only exception to this being a handful of Combo units, known as Vandal Resistant Green units, that have a bottom half that is Vandal Resistant and a bottle filler on the top half that is an Original unit). Features include:
● Added durability with stainless steel finish
● Push-button activated, with sturdy stainless steel buttons
● Can be used in exterior applications where there is an exterior wall to mount to, and as long as they don’t have have filtration or refrigeration built in, as these features are susceptible to freeze damage
Model numbers include the letters “VRC”
This is a popular variety of fountain that is available in either Original or Enhanced. It comes with a high/low setup that has a combo unit on one side, and then a fountain-only on the other. These models all come with options for filtration or refrigeration, with a couple exceptions
This is a feature that is available on most original combo units, as well as a handful of hybrid vandal-resistant units. Their unique feature is the high efficiency refrigeration compressor that is built to save 35% on energy usage.