TG Lynes has added Billi Taps’ innovative drinking water dispensing systems to its range of products. Here Richard Blake, Channel Development Manager at Billi Taps, lifts the lid on what makes the growing brand stand out from its competitors.

Tell us a little bit about Billi Taps 

Billi is a leading manufacturer and supplier of boiling, chilled, and sparkling filtered drinking water dispensing systems. 

We manufacture our own products from our facility in Australia, we have total control of the quality and traceability of all our products. The brand is synonymous with innovation and quality. 

Consequently, every system is rigorously and individually tested before leaving the warehouse for distribution globally. 

From the design stage right through to manufacture, distribution and installation, every element of the Billi operation is monitored and measured for quality. 

In addition, our substantial Research and Development department operates on the principle of continuous improvement. Due to this, the latest Quadra systems incorporate advanced eco-technology and safety features that continue to ensure that Billi leads the market. 

What stands Billi Taps apart from its competitors? 

In the early ’90s, the Billi Research and Development team started work. They took the concept of heat-exchange technology and applied it to a conventional water boiler, but with a significant and far-reaching difference. 

The product they designed became the world’s first under-counter boiling and chilled drinking water system. The Billi engineers harnessed thermodynamic heat-exchange technology to recover waste heat energy generated by the chilled water-cooling cycle. Therefore, this enabled Billi to reuse this waste heat to preheat the water entering the hot water tank. 

The energy saving is an enormous 40% in comparison to other competitor taps. 

TG Lynes works with suppliers with sustainability at their core. How does Billi Taps ensure it is minimising its carbon footprint? 

Every new Billi product is designed with the environment in mind to meet ecologically sustainable development guidelines. By carefully selecting each component for every unit, Billi achieves a very low carbon footprint. 

Individual parts are recyclable and bear globally recognised codes. Just because an effective refreshment system is requested, it doesn’t mean it has to be costly to the environment. Rather, the two elements can be combined, as in the Billi Quadra systems. 

Moreover, our technology allows you an environmentally responsible choice. We don’t compromise when it comes to filtered boiling and chilled drinking water - and now you don’t have to. Billi units consume less energy than a kettle, in addition to a far less environmental impact than that of bottled water. In the UK we have attained ISO14001 certification, in addition to the globally recognised Gold Global Green Tag certification. This means we continuously examine our systems and procedures to see how we can fine tune them further. 

What’s the most exciting product in the Billi Taps range at the moment? 

Offering a superior product and being known for innovation, we are continually developing new and exciting products for our customers. The Billi Quadra range with Billi’s heat exchange technology is our flagship model as it recovers and reuses this energy to preheat the boiling water, thereby making a significant cost saving. In addition, it reduces the carbon footprint. 

These effective water and energy-saving initiatives help us meet the UK Green Building Council objectives. While offering unique power consumption advantages:

- Thermodynamic Heat exchange technology recovers and reuses heat energy; 

- High-performance polyethylene insulation holds water temperature and saves energy. 

- Stand-by mode conserves power during selected non-use periods. 

How’s the relationship with TG Lynes? 

Here at Billi, we strive to be the best business in our markets and to continually improve, continue to grow, and be the product choice for our customers. Working with TG Lynes as our stockist since late 2022 has been an excellent partnership and opportunity for our customers to source our Billi products from TG Lynes stock along with the other products they provide. 

And finally, tell us something we wouldn’t know about Billi Taps? 

Founded in Australia, the name derived from the Australian billycan which is commonly known as a billy. The billy can is a cooking pot, which is used for boiling water or cooking over a campfire. Moreover, Billi designed the world’s first under-counter boiling and chilled drinking water system. 

Interested? Contact the TG Lynes sales team on 0208 216 1900.