The most important thing to decide when shopping for a water dispenser is if you want a portable or stationary setup. Typically, stationary water dispensers are large and are ideal for use in a home or office. They will often hold the water jug inside, which can make them more accessible and aesthetically pleasing. In many cases, stationary water dispensers also offer more options in terms of temperature control. However, portable water dispensers can be a great option if you’re planning to use a water jug at a picnic, on a camping trip, or at your child’s soccer or t-ball practice. Portable water dispensers also tend to be cheaper than the larger stationary options.
Each portable water pump will require charging before it can be used. Typically, batteries will last for around one month on a full charge. They usually have enough of a charge to pump between four and six 5-gallon jugs of water. All of the portable chargers include USB cords for easy charging, but you’ll need to have your own plug or adapter ready to use to charge your water pump.
Lastly, you’ll notice that many water pumps include extra silicone tubes. This is because you’ll likely have to install this tube yourself before you start using your water pump. Also, over the life of your water filter, these may need to be replaced at some point. When this happens, you’ll have additional peace of mind by knowing that you’ve already got an extra silicone hose ready to go.
This pump is suitable for gallon barrels with a 2.16-inch (5.5cm) neck. You may want to confirm your bottle fits this size before purchasing.
This sleek-designed stainless steel cabinet fits great inside any home, kitchen, or office.
This product is UL/Energy Star Approved and features a child safety lock on the hot water spout, making it a great option for homes with young children.
This nozzle makes it easy to draw water from your 5-gallon jug. You’ll love the simple installation and easy-to-use on/off switch.
This product is great for indoor or outdoor use and fits all standard-sized gallon jugs (necks that are 2.16 inches in width).
This water pump is easy to install, easy to use, and small enough to conveniently bring along with you on any outdoor journey.
The LED light will alert you when the pump is on and working, and it will also turn red when the pump needs to be charged.
The ozone self-cleaning feature allows you to enjoy the ease of maintaining a clean cooler with minimal effort. Simply press the button and the unit will take care of the rest.
The hot water spout requires two-step dispensing, which is a great way to protect children from dispensing water that’s too hot.
This is a strong and powerful water dispenser. It can pump up to 1.2 liters of water in one minute.
You’ll receive an instruction manual, a charging cord, two food-grade silicone hoses, and a stainless steel pipe with your purchase.
A: Five-gallon water tanks are sold at most grocery stores, as well as home improvement stores. The shelf life of water inside a 5-gallon tank is up to two years; however, tanks can go much faster depending on how often they are drawn from. Because jugs themselves are made with food-grade plastic or glass, they do not go bad unless there is specifically an expiration date on the jug itself. Once your jug is empty, you’ll be able to return it to any location where new jugs are sold and exchange it for a full jug at a discounted rate or refill it for a lower cost. You can also keep an extra jug or two at home, if you would like, to cut down on trips to the store to refill or exchange your jugs.
A: While there may be slight variations between different manufacturers, most 5-gallon water jugs are made to be close to the same size, in terms of the shape of the jug and the opening that you’ll attach to your dispenser. All of the water dispensers on this list are made to be compatible with all standard-sized 5-gallon water jugs. Usually, these are gallon jugs with necks that are 2.16 inches (or 5.5 centimeters) in width. If there’s any concern about compatibility with any of the water dispensers on the list, we’ll make sure to mention that in the item description.