Drinking-water tap · ZipZip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus
The curved tap in Zip's Design Range, pouring boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water, for the sink that people see rather than the one behind the servery door.
About the Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus
The Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus is the curved tap in Zip's Design Range. One tap gives boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water, and the unit that does the work sits out of sight under the bench. The tap itself has a sweeping arc spout, so it suits a reception, a boardroom or an open-plan kitchen where people see it.
It is mains-fed, with no bottles to order or store. The command centre has a full-colour touch screen with PIN protection, where you set the boiling water safety mode, energy-saving timers and more. Sovereign Water supplies, fits and services it under a maintenance plan. For the wider range, see our Zip HydroTap review or the Zip range.
At a glance
- Water types
- Boiling, chilled and sparkling (BCS). BC, B and CS models also available
- Suits
- Models for 41 to 60 people (BC60) and 61 to 100 people (B100, CS100)
- Tap
- Curved Arc Plus, 387 mm high, one 35 mm hole
- Finishes
- Ten, from chrome to brushed brass
- Command centre
- Under the bench, about 333 mm high
- Warranty
- 5 years (36 months appliance, 24 months tank)
- Needs
- Mains water, power, waste drainage and air for the cooler
- From us
- Supply, installation and servicing under a maintenance plan
What it does.
- Boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water from one tap
- Curved arc spout, the softest profile in the Design Range
- Under-bench command centre with a full-colour touch screen and PIN protection
- Boiling water safety mode and three energy-saving modes, including on/off timers and a two-hour sleep
- Quiet mode that adjusts the fan speed automatically (chilled models)
- Antimicrobial protection in the key water paths and 0.2 micron filtration
- Air-cooled chilling that uses no extra water
- Ten finishes, chrome through to brushed brass
Typical applications
Who the Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus is for
- Offices and workplaces of about 40 to 100 people that want boiling and chilled water from a single tap.
- Receptions, showrooms and design-led interiors, where the tap is seen and the curve suits the room.
- Boardrooms and executive kitchens that want sparkling water without a separate machine or bottles.
- Hospitality front of house, where the tap sits on a visible counter.
- Sites that want to drop the kettle and the bottled water order.
How the Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus works
Mains water goes through 0.2 micron filtration, then to the command centre under the bench. Zip says antimicrobial protection is built into the key water paths for extra hygiene. The command centre heats, chills and, on sparkling models, carbonates the water, and sends each type to the one tap above the bench.
On models with chilling, the cooler is air cooled. Zip says this makes it 100% water efficient, so it uses no extra water to cool. The fan adjusts its speed automatically in Quiet mode. Boiling water has a safety mode, which you can set on the touch screen behind a PIN. There are three energy-saving modes, including on/off timers and a two-hour sleep.
The Arc Plus comes in several models, named by the water types and the number of people they suit. The BC60 does boiling and chilled water for 41 to 60 people, at up to 160 boiling cups and 175 chilled cups an hour. The B100 does boiling water only for 61 to 100 people, at up to 240 cups an hour. The CS100 does chilled and sparkling water for 61 to 100 people, at up to 150 cups an hour, and uses a refillable CO2 cylinder. The BCS model, with all three water types, ships with two disposable CO2 cylinders. For help comparing it with a kettle or a bottled supply, see our comparison of an instant boiling water tap and a kettle and sparkling water tap versus bottled.
Which one should you choose?
The Arc Plus is one of several tap styles. The water and the command centre are the same across the Design Range, so the choice is mostly about looks and which water types you need. If you are also looking at BRITA, read our BRITA vs Zip comparison.
Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus
You want a curved, softer-looking tap on a visible sink or counter, with boiling, chilled and sparkling water.
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
Your interior is angular or industrial and a curve would look out of place. Same water, same command centre.
Zip HydroTap G5 Classic Plus
You want a plain, practical tap with boiling and chilled water (or sparkling too), in seven models from 20 to 100 users.
BRITA Extra C-Tap
You want hot, chilled and sparkling water from a stainless steel or matt black tap with a touch panel, for 20 to 100 people.
Installation and servicing
The tap goes through one 35 mm hole in the worktop and the command centre sits in the cabinet below. Zip's installation notes say the unit needs mains power and drinking water, plus waste water drainage, and that the installer must work within the hose and cable lengths supplied. The chilled models are air cooled, so the cabinet needs cut-outs for airflow, and Zip asks for at least 40 mm of overhang on the cupboard base (there are other layouts where there is less). Some stone worktops need a specialist cut.
The drawing above is from Zip's datasheet. The full installation notes and layouts are in the datasheets, such as the BC60 datasheet (PDF). Sovereign Water installs and commissions the unit, then services it under a maintenance plan. How often it needs servicing depends on your water and use, so we set that at survey.
The survey is chargeable and is credited back if you go ahead with the unit.
Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus questions answered
What does the Zip HydroTap G5 Arc Plus dispense?
Boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water from one tap in the BCS model. Zip also makes it as BC (boiling and chilled), B (boiling only) and CS (chilled and sparkling).
How many people does an Arc Plus suit?
It depends on the model. Zip lists the BC60 for 41 to 60 people, and the B100 and CS100 for 61 to 100 people.
How many cups an hour does it give?
On Zip's datasheets, the BC60 gives 160 boiling cups and 175 chilled cups an hour, the B100 gives 240 boiling cups an hour, and the CS100 gives 150 chilled and sparkling cups an hour in total.
What is the difference between the Arc Plus, Cube Plus and other Design Range taps?
The look of the tap. The Arc Plus is curved and the Cube Plus is squared. The water types, filtration and under-bench command centre are the same, so choose the shape that fits your room.
Where does the command centre go and how big is it?
Under the bench, in the cabinet. About 333 mm high on all models. Width and depth depend on the model, for example 395 × 487 mm on the BC60 and 280 × 313 mm on the B100. It needs airflow cut-outs in the cabinet on air-cooled models.
Does it need a drain?
Zip's installation notes list waste water drainage as a requirement, along with mains power and drinking water.
How is the sparkling water made?
From a CO2 cylinder in the command centre. The BCS model ships with two disposable cylinders. The CS100 uses a refillable cylinder.
Is the boiling water safe in a busy office?
It has a boiling water safety mode that you set on the PIN-protected touch screen. As with any boiling tap, site supervision matters in places with children or vulnerable users, so tell us about your site at survey.
How much energy does it use?
There are three energy-saving modes, including on/off timers and a two-hour sleep. Power ratings on the datasheets are 2.1 kW for the BC60, 1.8 kW for the B100 and 0.37 kW for the CS100.
What finishes does it come in?
Ten: chrome, brushed chrome, matte black, gunmetal, brushed nickel, brushed gold, brushed rose gold, brushed bronze, brushed brass and brushed gunmetal. Ask us which are available for your model.
What warranty does it have?
Zip's datasheets list a 5-year warranty: 36 months on the appliance plus 24 months on the tank.
Do you supply, install and service it?
Yes. We supply, install and service it under a maintenance plan. The survey is chargeable and is credited back if you go ahead.
Related products
Figures come from the manufacturer datasheet (PDF). Reviewed November 2026.
Supplied, installed and serviced across the UK
Across most of southern and eastern England, mains water is very hard. Rain filtering through chalk and limestone dissolves calcium and magnesium, and that scale coats heating elements, so we size every system to your supply and your equipment.
Tell us about your site and what you need the water for. We specify the system, fit it and keep it running under Comprehensive Maintenance.
Source: Drinking Water Inspectorate, Drinking Water Quality in England triennial report (2020–2022).
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