BRITA Extra C-Tap: Five Water Types for Modern Workplaces

The BRITA Extra C-Tap is a premium undercounter dispenser that delivers up to five water types from a single brushed stainless steel tap, making it one of the most versatile choices for offices and workplaces serving 20 to 100 people. Sovereign Water is an authorised BRITA supplier in the UK, providing complete supply, installation and Smart Maintenance support for the Extra C-Tap range, so facilities teams get the product, the engineering and the aftercare from one trusted partner.

This guide covers the specifications, water options, energy and safety credentials, suitability and service requirements of the BRITA Extra C-Tap. Whether you are refurbishing a corporate kitchen, designing a new headquarters or upgrading from bottled water deliveries, the information below explains what to expect and how Sovereign Water supports the system from specification through to ongoing care. For a wider view of dispenser options, see our commercial water dispenser range.

What Is the BRITA Extra C-Tap?

The BRITA Extra C-Tap is a commercial-grade undercounter water dispenser engineered to provide hot, ambient, chilled, semi-sparkling and sparkling water on demand from a single designer tap. It pairs proven BRITA filtration with a brushed stainless steel spout and a capacitive glass touch panel, while keeping the cooler, boiler, carbonator and filter housed discreetly below the worktop.

The system is designed for modern workplaces where presentation, performance and hygiene all matter. With its premium aesthetic, the Extra C-Tap suits boardroom kitchens, breakout areas, executive floors, client-facing receptions and busy office tea points alike. According to BRITA’s product information, the system is rated for teams of approximately 20 to 100 people, depending on usage profile and boiler size selected.

As the model name suggests, the unit is part of BRITA’s wider C-Tap family, which also includes the Light C-Tap and Light SodaPro variants. The Extra version distinguishes itself with a higher specification cooler and the option of a larger boiler, making it the most capable choice when demand for hot drinks runs high alongside chilled and sparkling water draw-offs.

Where the Extra C-Tap fits in the BRITA range

BRITA structures its undercounter dispenser portfolio around different building blocks: a designer tap above the counter, and modular components below it. The Extra C-Tap sits at the top end of the workplace category, bringing together the largest cooler in the C-Tap line and a choice of two boiler sizes. The result is a single point of dispense that can replace a kettle, a fridge bottle stack and a sparkling water cooler in one elegant installation.

Five Water Types From One Tap

The BRITA Extra C-Tap delivers five distinct water types from one fixture: unchilled (ambient) still, chilled still, chilled semi-sparkling, chilled sparkling and instant hot water. This breadth of choice is what sets the Extra C-Tap apart from simpler hot-and-cold systems and is what most workplaces want from a modern hydration point.

The capacitive glass touch panel allows users to select their preferred water type with a tap, with optional volumetric dispense to fill bottles or carafes accurately. For organisations focused on sustainability, supplying chilled sparkling water on tap also displaces single-use plastic bottles and cuts the cost and carbon footprint of bottled water deliveries.

“Smart and stylish: brushed stainless steel designer tap with glass touch panel above the counter; filter, carbonator, cooler and boiler out of sight below.” BRITA Product Information, Extra C-Tap.

Hot water at up to 95°C

Hot water is dispensed at up to 95°C, suitable for tea, instant coffee, hot chocolate, soups and pour-over preparation. Anti-scalding logic protects users from accidental dispense, and the unit can be configured with a child-lock function for environments where younger users may be present, such as family-friendly client centres.

Chilled, semi-sparkling and sparkling

The cooler delivers up to 85 litres per hour of chilled water, ensuring the system can keep up with peak demand at lunch and during meetings. The carbonator unit underneath produces semi-sparkling and fully sparkling water for those who prefer it. Because all water is filtered through BRITA’s MAXTRA Pro AC filter, taste remains neutral and crisp regardless of which option is selected.

Technical Specifications and Boiler Options

The Extra C-Tap is supplied as a configurable platform: customers choose between two boiler sizes and two tap heights, with optional features such as filtration upgrades and bottle-fill dispense. Specifying the right combination is where Sovereign Water’s expertise saves time and prevents under or over-specification.

Headline specifications, taken from BRITA’s published Extra C-Tap product information, include:

• Cooling capacity: 85 L/h
• Heating capacity: medium boiler 20 L/h, large boiler 30 L/h
• Maximum hot draw-off: 1.8 L (medium) or 6 L (large) at up to 95°C
• Hot water flow rate: 1.6 L/min (medium), 1.9 L/min (large)
• Undercounter unit dimensions: 272 x 490 x 473 mm
• Weight: 38.5 kg
• Tap heights: short 260 mm or tall 330 mm to suit jugs and bottles
• Filter capacity: nominal 11,500 L (BRITA MAXTRA Pro AC)

Choosing between the medium and large boiler

The medium boiler is well suited to teams of 20 to 50 with moderate hot drink consumption. For larger teams, busier reception points, or workplaces where users frequently fill 1 litre teapots and cafetieres, the large boiler is the better fit because it delivers up to 6 litres of dispense before reheat is required. As an authorised supplier, Sovereign Water sizes the boiler to actual usage, including peak demand patterns, rather than headcount alone.

Energy Efficiency, Hygiene and Safety

Energy efficiency is increasingly important in commercial water dispenser specification, both for sustainability reporting and operating cost control. The Extra C-Tap is engineered for low standby consumption: BRITA’s published figures show approximate daily energy consumption of 2.24 kWh, equivalent to roughly £146 per year based on 10 litres of hot and 60 litres of cold dispense per day, with standby included. Real consumption depends on tariff and usage but the design philosophy is clear: the unit is built to sleep efficiently when idle and respond quickly when needed.

Hygiene is protected by the BRITA filter, which is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 Class I for the reduction of particles down to 0.5 microns and provides chlorine, taste and odour reduction while preserving beneficial minerals. Because BRITA filtration prevents limescale formation, the system does not require periodic descaling, removing a routine maintenance task that affects competing dispensers.

“Proven BRITA filtration technology ensures excellent-tasting cold and hot water and prevents limescale. No descaling process needed.” BRITA, Extra C-Tap Specifications.

Built-in safety features

Safety is engineered in. The Extra C-Tap includes an integrated leak detection sensor, an automatic shut-off in the event of a fault, anti-scalding programming on the hot dispense, and electrical compliance with CE and UKCA marking. For workplaces operating under ISO 14001 environmental management or ISO 45001 occupational health and safety frameworks, these features simplify the audit trail and support due diligence on supplier selection.

Bespoke pre-treatment for challenging water regions

BRITA’s MAXTRA Pro AC media is designed to balance taste and equipment protection in standard mains-fed installations. In regions with high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), elevated hardness or poor incoming water quality, a cartridge alone is not sufficient to protect either the dispenser or the user experience. This is where Sovereign Water’s wider water treatment capability comes in. Alongside supplying the BRITA Extra C-Tap, our team designs bespoke pre-treatment solutions, from commercial water softeners through to multi-stage filtration and reverse osmosis, engineered for the actual feed water at your site. The result is consistently great-tasting water, longer dispenser life and predictable performance, even where local water makes life difficult for off-the-shelf systems.

Is the Extra C-Tap Right for Your Workplace?

The Extra C-Tap is most suitable for professional environments where water quality, presentation and reliability are equally important. With its compact 272 x 490 x 473 mm undercounter unit and choice of two tap heights, it integrates cleanly into modern kitchen designs without compromising on output. Workplaces of around 20 to 100 people consistently report that a single Extra C-Tap can replace several separate appliances and bottle deliveries.

Typical applications include corporate headquarters, professional services firms, design studios, healthcare administration offices, financial services breakout areas, and showrooms or visitor centres. The premium look and feel of the brushed stainless steel tap makes it equally suited to client-facing receptions where first impressions matter.

Sustainability and bottled water reduction

For sustainability teams, the Extra C-Tap is a pragmatic step in cutting single-use plastic. By offering chilled sparkling water on tap, it removes the need to deliver, store and dispose of glass and plastic bottles on site. Combined with reusable bottles or carafes, the result is a measurable reduction in waste, transport emissions and procurement complexity. For more on how mains-fed dispense supports sustainability programmes, see our overview of Smart Maintenance and equipment care.

When the Extra C-Tap is not the right fit

For very small teams of fewer than 15 users, a smaller BRITA model or a countertop unit may deliver better value. For sites with extremely high simultaneous draw-offs, such as canteens serving hundreds of meals at lunch, a freestanding floor-mounted dispenser or a multi-point installation may be more appropriate. Sovereign Water always assesses the application before recommending a solution.

How Sovereign Water Supplies, Installs and Maintains the Extra C-Tap

Sovereign Water is an authorised UK supplier of the BRITA Extra C-Tap and provides end-to-end support: free site assessment, fit-for-purpose specification, professional installation, user training and ongoing Smart Maintenance. This is what differentiates working with a specialist partner from buying through a generic reseller, particularly when an organisation expects the dispenser to perform reliably for many years.

Each engagement begins with a site survey covering incoming water quality, available services (mains, drainage and electrical supply), worktop layout and projected usage. From there, our team specifies the correct boiler size, tap height and any pre-treatment required. Installation is completed by trained technicians, with full handover and on-site user training so reception and facilities teams understand how to operate the unit confidently from day one.

Smart Maintenance: protecting uptime over the long term

Once commissioned, the Extra C-Tap is enrolled in Sovereign Water’s Smart Maintenance programme. This covers scheduled filter changes (typically based on filter capacity and usage), CO2 cylinder replacement for sparkling, sanitisation, performance verification and a single point of contact for support requests. Proactive servicing extends equipment life and avoids the disruption of unplanned downtime, which is particularly valuable for client-facing locations where the dispenser is part of the visitor experience.

Where local water is hard, has high TDS or carries the kind of taste and odour issues a single cartridge cannot fix, Sovereign Water designs bespoke pre-treatment so the BRITA Extra C-Tap performs as it should from day one.

Total cost of ownership

Total cost of ownership matters as much as headline price. The Extra C-Tap’s energy profile, the absence of descaling and the long filter life all contribute to lower running costs compared with bottled water deliveries or older hot-and-cold systems. Sovereign Water provides a transparent breakdown during quotation, including consumables, scheduled servicing and any pre-treatment required, so finance and procurement teams can compare like-for-like across a five or seven year horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can a BRITA Extra C-Tap serve?

The Extra C-Tap is rated for workplaces of approximately 20 to 100 people, depending on usage and boiler size. The medium boiler suits 20 to 50 users, while the large boiler is recommended for teams up to 100 or for sites with high simultaneous demand for hot beverages.

What water types does the Extra C-Tap dispense?

It dispenses up to five water types from a single tap: unchilled still, chilled still, chilled semi-sparkling, chilled sparkling and instant hot at up to 95°C. Selection is via a brushed stainless steel tap with a glass touch panel, with optional volumetric dispense.

Does the Extra C-Tap need descaling?

No. BRITA filtration prevents limescale formation in the boiler and pipework, so descaling is not required. Routine maintenance covers scheduled filter changes, sanitisation and performance checks, all included in Sovereign Water’s Smart Maintenance contract.

How energy efficient is the Extra C-Tap?

BRITA quotes approximate daily consumption of 2.24 kWh, around £146 per year, based on 10 litres of hot and 60 litres of cold dispense and standby use. Actual consumption varies with tariff and usage but the unit is designed for low standby draw and rapid recovery.

Can Sovereign Water install and maintain the Extra C-Tap?

Yes. Sovereign Water is an authorised UK supplier of the BRITA Extra C-Tap and offers a free site assessment, professional installation, user training and ongoing Smart Maintenance, providing a single accountable partner for the lifetime of the system.