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 Comprehensive 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.
TL;DR
- The BRITA Extra C-Tap delivers up to five water types: ambient still, chilled still, chilled semi-sparkling, chilled sparkling and instant hot up to 95°C.
- Sleek brushed stainless steel tap with intuitive glass touch panel, plus undercounter cooler, carbonator, filter and boiler kept neatly out of sight.
- Two boiler options: L (20 L/h, 1.8 L draw-off) or XL (30 L/h, 6 L draw-off) to match team size and hot drink demand.
- BRITA CLARITY Protect filtration on the cold side and PURITY C filtration on the hot side reduce unwanted substances and limescale formation.
- Sovereign Water supplies, installs and maintains the Extra C-Tap with a site assessment, Comprehensive Maintenance contracts and bespoke pre-treatment for challenging water regions where a cartridge alone is not enough.
In This Article
- What Is the BRITA Extra C-Tap?
- Five Water Types From One Tap
- Technical Specifications and Boiler Options
- Energy Efficiency, Hygiene and Safety
- Is the Extra C-Tap Right for Your Workplace?
- How Sovereign Water Supplies, Installs and Maintains It
- Frequently Asked Questions
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 cooler is rated for 20 to 100 regular users.
The unit is part of BRITA’s wider range of tap systems. The Extra C-Tap is the hot-and-cold model, with a choice of two boiler sizes, which makes it a strong choice when demand for hot drinks runs high alongside chilled and sparkling water.
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 a cooler for up to 100 regular users 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 glass touch panel lets users select their preferred water type with a tap, and an optional Easy Access Panel can be positioned for wheelchair users. 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. An anti-scalding feature on the hot water protects users from accidental dispense.
Chilled, semi-sparkling and sparkling
The cooler is rated for 20 to 100 regular users, so the system can keep up with busy periods at lunch and during meetings. The carbonator unit underneath produces semi-sparkling and fully sparkling water for those who prefer it. Cold water passes through a BRITA CLARITY Protect filter, so taste stays clean and crisp whichever 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 the water types they need, with options such as the Easy Access Panel and BRITA HygienePlus. 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: 20 to 100 regular users
- Heating capacity: L boiler 20 L/h, XL boiler 30 L/h
- Maximum hot draw-off: 1.8 L (L boiler) or 6 L (XL boiler) at up to 95°C
- Hot water flow rate: 1.6 L/min (L boiler), 1.9 L/min (XL boiler)
- Cooler dimensions (W x H x D): 272 x 490 x 473 mm
- Cooler weight: 38.5 kg
- Tap height: 330 mm
- Cold water filter capacity: nominal 11,500 L (BRITA CLARITY Protect)
Choosing between the L and XL boiler
The L boiler suits smaller teams with moderate hot drink consumption. For larger teams, busier reception points, or workplaces where users often fill teapots and cafetieres, the XL boiler is the better fit because it delivers up to 6 litres of hot water in one go, against 1.8 litres for the L boiler. 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 daily energy consumption of 2.24 kWh with the medium boiler, which BRITA puts at about £146 per year, based on 10 litres of hot and 60 litres of cold water a day, standby and a 9 hour night mode, at £0.25 per kWh. 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 CLARITY Protect filter, which BRITA lists as reducing particles down to 1.5 microns (NSF/ANSI 42, Class I) and reducing chlorine taste and odour while preserving minerals. On the hot side, the BRITA PURITY C Dispenser filter reduces limescale formation, which protects the boiler.
“Proven BRITA filtration technology ensures excellent-tasting cold and hot water and prevents limescale.” BRITA Product Information, Extra C-Tap.
Built-in safety features
Safety and hygiene are engineered in. The Extra C-Tap has an anti-scalding feature on the hot water, BRITA ThermalGate, which heats the tap to over 125°C at regular intervals for thermal disinfection, and PureProtect, a self-cleaning feature that keeps water circulating. The drip tray connects directly to the waste water system.
Bespoke pre-treatment for challenging water regions
BRITA’s built-in filtration 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 cooler and 330 mm tap, it integrates cleanly into modern kitchen designs without compromising on output. For workplaces of around 20 to 100 people, 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 Comprehensive 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: site assessment, fit-for-purpose specification, professional installation, user training and ongoing Comprehensive 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.
Comprehensive Maintenance: protecting uptime over the long term
Once commissioned, the Extra C-Tap is enrolled in Sovereign Water’s Comprehensive 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, limescale protection and 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?
BRITA rates the Extra C-Tap cooler for 20 to 100 regular users. The L boiler suits moderate hot drink demand, while the XL boiler, with a 6 litre instant draw-off, suits larger teams or sites with heavy demand for hot drinks.
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.
Does the Extra C-Tap need descaling?
BRITA filtration is designed to prevent limescale, and the PURITY C filter on the hot side reduces limescale formation in the boiler. Routine maintenance covers scheduled filter changes, sanitisation and performance checks, all included in Sovereign Water’s Comprehensive Maintenance contract.
How energy efficient is the Extra C-Tap?
BRITA quotes daily consumption of 2.24 kWh with the medium boiler, about £146 per year at £0.25 per kWh, based on 10 litres of hot and 60 litres of cold water a day plus standby and night mode. 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 site assessment, professional installation, user training and ongoing Comprehensive Maintenance, providing a single accountable partner for the lifetime of the system.
Ready to Specify the BRITA Extra C-Tap for Your Workplace?
Sovereign Water is an authorised UK supplier of BRITA undercounter dispensers, providing site assessments, fit-for-purpose specification, professional installation and Comprehensive Maintenance support across the UK. Talk to our team about how the Extra C-Tap can replace bottled water and elevate the experience for your visitors and team.
Sources
- BRITA Extra C-Tap product information (UK)
- BRITA water dispenser product information, including energy costs and CLARITY Protect data (UK)