Cold tap water in Central Europe typically flows from the tap at around 7 to 15°C, depending on the season. By law, cold water may reach a maximum of 25°C, and for good reason: from this temperature on, certain microorganisms can multiply much more quickly. The 25-degree threshold is therefore a hygiene limit that must not be exceeded.

Hygiene is equally important in hot-water supply. To prevent bacteria such as Legionella from multiplying, it should reach at least 55°C. Standard BLANCO taps can withstand temperatures of up to 70°C. BLANCO drink.system taps that provide pre-heated water up to 100°C are, of course, engineered to tolerate those temperatures.

For effortless adjustment to your desired temperature, precise mechanical control is essential – something that comes naturally with BLANCO. In both the single-lever taps of our standard kitchen mixers and the separate lever for mains water on our drink.system taps, a high-precision cartridge inside the fitting controls the water temperature. Two highly durable ceramic discs regulate the blend of hot and cold water, depending on the lever position. This delivers precisely the temperature you want – finely adjustable and reliably constant.(UK/NA:) In BLANCO twin-lever taps, separatevalves for hot and cold water regulate the temperature. The precise position of each lever defines the mixing ratio – and with it, the exact water temperature.

How quickly your water becomes hot does not depend on the tap itself but on the type of water-heating system in your home, such as a boiler, an instantaneous water heater, a heat exchanger, or a solar-thermal system. If you want water heated, boiled, or cooled to the exact temperature without any waiting time, it’s worth taking a look at our drink.systems, which noticeably increase your daily comfort at the kitchen water place.

If you want water beyond the usual mains water temperature ranges – be it chilled or boiling – you usually rely on your fridge or a kettle. Achieving the right temperature for each use often requires time and effort: cooling, heating, waiting, adjusting. How much easier would life be if the perfect water temperature was instantly available at your fingertips? No waiting, no extra steps – just smooth workflows, consistent results, and more time to enjoy cooking or preparing a hot drink.

BLANCO drink.systems deliver exactly the temperature you need, whenever you need it. Chilled to 4 °C for a refreshing drink. Warmed to 60 °C for green tea. Heated up to 100 °C for effortless cooking. Always precisely controlled, reliably constant, and equipped with safety features, the BLANCO drink.systems combine convenience with the highest standards of engineering excellence. Discover our full range of drink.systems here, (LINK zu Übersichtsseite drink.system) which spans chilled boiled, filtered and finely tuned carbonated water. In short: giving you every kind of water you could possibly wish for.