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Instant, steaming hot water for your kitchen

Q. I am constantly boiling water to prepare meals for my family. To speed things up, I’m thinking about having a hot-water dispenser installed on the kitchen sink. I have an under-mount kitchen sink with granite countertops. Can this be installed to my type of kitchen sink, and will it supply enough hot water for a typical family?

A. Kitchen-sink hot-water dispensers can quickly deliver piping-hot water for things like tea, oatmeal, soups and instant coffee. Some larger units can even deliver up to 60 cups of hot water every hour, so hot-water supply is usually not an issue.

Models are even available with higher gooseneck spouts so you can directly fill a thermos.

Now, as far as kitchen-sink installations, in most cases three issues should be addressed with your plumber: First, you’ll need an available hole in the counter or sink to mount the spout. Drilling may be necessary. Second, electrical work may be needed since the units plug into code-approved electrical outlets under the sink. Finally, a potable-water tap is needed to supply water to the unit.

So, as you can see, even though a hot-water dispenser can be a nice addition to your kitchen, when all the steam clears, they can also be a little pricey!

Ÿ Master plumber Ed Del Grande is the author of “Ed Del Grande’s House Call” and hosts TV and Internet shows. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eddelgrande@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes.

Scripps Howard News Service

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