PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Instant filtered boiling water
The Cube Plus BCS G5 delivers near-boiling filtered water directly from the tap, making it suitable for making tea and coffee, cooking and other everyday uses. The boiling temperature is factory-set around 98°C, helping reduce splashing and steam compared with water at 100°C.
Chilled filtered water
It provides chilled filtered drinking water on demand, eliminating the need to keep bottles of water refrigerated. The residential G5 system allows the chilled temperature to be set within its specified range.
Chilled sparkling water
The S in BCS stands for sparkling. The system carbonates chilled filtered water using CO₂, providing sparkling water directly from the Cube Plus tap. The CO₂ cylinder is part of the sparkling-water system and its status can be monitored through the G5 system.
Advanced water filtration
The G5 uses 0.2-micron filtration to improve drinking-water quality. The filtration system is designed to remove sediment and cysts while retaining protective chlorine levels, with filtration capabilities including dirt, lead, microplastics and microbiological cysts.
Boiling-water safety lock
Because the tap supplies near-boiling water, it incorporates a safety function to help prevent accidental dispensing. On the Cube Plus, boiling water requires the safety sequence when the safety lock is active.
Timed bottle-fill function
The tap can dispense water using a timed bottle-fill function, which is useful when filling reusable bottles, jugs or larger containers without having to continuously operate the tap.
Energy-saving modes
The G5 Command Centre includes configurable energy-management functions, including ON/OFF timers and a two-hour sleep mode. This allows the system to reduce energy consumption when it is not being used.
Quiet operation
The system has a Quiet mode with automated fan-speed adjustment, designed to reduce operating noise while maintaining the system’s cooling performance.
Hygiene protection
G5 incorporates antimicrobial protection into key water pathways. This is designed to provide additional hygiene protection within the drinking-water system.
Touchscreen Command Centre
The under-counter Command Centre has a full-colour interactive touchscreen through which settings and system functions can be managed. It also provides information such as filter and CO₂ status.
Finishes available
Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Matt Black, Brushed Gold and Brushed Rose Gold.
DESCRIPTION
What is the Franke Cube Plus BCS G5 Zip Tap?
The Franke Cube Plus BCS G5 Zip Tap is an all-in-one drinking-water system that provides filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water from a single tap. It is designed for modern kitchens where convenience, functionality and streamlined design are important.
The system combines an under-counter Command Centre with a dedicated HydroTap, meaning that several drinking-water functions are integrated into one solution rather than requiring separate appliances. The BCS configuration refers to Boiling, Chilled and Sparkling water.
The Cube Plus BCS G5 is particularly useful for households that regularly use filtered drinking water, make hot beverages, fill water bottles or enjoy sparkling water. Instead of boiling water in a kettle, chilling bottles in the refrigerator or purchasing sparkling water, these functions are available directly from the tap.
The G5 system also incorporates filtration and intelligent controls designed to make everyday operation more convenient. Depending on the configuration and settings, users can adjust water temperature and manage functions through the system’s controls.
For a contemporary kitchen, the main benefit is the combination of multiple drinking-water functions within a single, compact solution. It provides a practical alternative to having several appliances taking up space on the kitchen counter.
What types of water does the Franke Cube Plus BCS G5 provide?
The Franke Cube Plus BCS G5 provides three primary types of filtered drinking water: boiling, chilled and sparkling.
Boiling water is dispensed directly from the Zip tap and is suitable for making tea and coffee, preparing hot drinks and assisting with cooking. The system provides near-boiling water on demand, reducing the need to use a conventional kettle.
Chilled water provides a convenient source of cold filtered drinking water. This can be particularly useful in busy kitchens because there is no need to keep multiple bottles of water refrigerated.
Sparkling water is chilled and carbonated using the system’s CO₂ supply. This allows users to enjoy sparkling drinking water directly from the tap without purchasing and storing bottles of sparkling water.
All three functions are incorporated into the same drinking-water system, giving homeowners greater flexibility over how they use water throughout the day.
The filtration system is another important part of the Cube Plus BCS G5. It is designed to improve the quality of the water supplied through the HydroTap, helping to provide a more enjoyable drinking-water experience.
For homeowners who regularly drink filtered water, prepare hot beverages and enjoy sparkling water, the BCS configuration offers a particularly comprehensive solution.
Why choose the Franke Cube Plus BCS G5 Zip Tap for a kitchen?
The main reason to choose the Franke Cube Plus BCS G5 Zip Tap is convenience. It brings filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water together in one integrated system, helping to reduce the number of separate appliances required in the kitchen.
For everyday use, the benefits are considerable. A cup of tea can be made using filtered near-boiling water directly from the tap, while chilled drinking water is immediately available without waiting for a bottle to cool. Sparkling water can also be dispensed on demand, providing an alternative to buying bottled sparkling water.
The system is also designed with modern kitchen aesthetics in mind. Because much of the technology is housed beneath the countertop, the kitchen can maintain a clean and uncluttered appearance while still providing multiple water functions.
The G5 technology adds features such as water filtration, safety controls, energy-management settings and system monitoring. These features are designed to make the HydroTap easier and more efficient to use on a daily basis.
Another advantage is that the Cube Plus BCS G5 can be particularly valuable in kitchens where countertop space is limited. Rather than having a kettle, water filter and sparkling-water appliance competing for space, the functions are integrated into one dedicated tap system.