Collection: Boiling Water Taps

How a Boiling Water Tap Works

A boiling water tap draws from a small insulated tank fitted under the sink, heating and holding water at close to 100°C so it's ready the instant you need it. Instead of filling a kettle and waiting for it to boil, you lift or turn the tap and near-boiling water comes straight out, useful for anything from a quick cup of tea to blanching vegetables. Every Enki boiling water tap in this range is WRAS approved, meaning it meets the UK's Water Regulations Advisory Scheme standards for safe use on the mains water supply.

3-in-1 vs 4-in-1 Taps

The Enki range is built around 4-in-1 mixers: one tap handles boiling, hot, cold and filtered cold water, so there's no separate spout cluttering the sink. The single-lever design (available in the KT7007, KT7009 and KT7010 models) controls temperature and flow with one hand, while the digital boiling system (KT7016) adds a display and precise temperature control for households that want more than an on/off dispense.

Choosing a Finish

All Enki boiling water taps ship in finishes that match the rest of the range: chrome for a classic look, matt black and brushed brass for a warmer, contemporary kitchen, brushed nickel for a softer metallic tone, and stainless steel on the digital boiling system. Prices run from £154.99 for the chrome single-lever mixer up to £214.99 for the stainless steel digital system, so the finish choice rarely changes the running cost, only the upfront price by £15 to £40.

Filtration and Running Costs

Every tap works with an Enki carbon filter, sold separately as a cartridge or a complete system. Anti-scale cartridges (from £33.99) reduce limescale build-up in hard-water areas, anti-bacterial cartridges (from £37.99) target bacteria in the supply line, and the standard carbon filter cartridge (£67.99) improves taste and odour. Complete filter systems (£58.99 to £194.99) include the housing as well as the cartridge, worth choosing on a first install; after that, only the replacement cartridge needs buying, typically every six months.

Installation and Safety

A boiling water tap needs a dedicated under-sink tank and a spare socket, so most households book a plumber or a qualified installer rather than fitting it themselves, particularly where the existing pipework needs adapting. Once installed, look for a cool-touch spout and a two-stage lever or push-and-turn action, both standard on the Enki range, so boiling water can't be dispensed by an accidental knock. Every tap in this collection carries a guarantee of up to 10 years, covering manufacturing faults for the lifetime most households will own the tap.