The Pronteau Boiling Water Tap Collection

Pronteau make boiling water taps and very little else. That focus shows in the range: solid brass throughout, and guarantees quoted in a way most manufacturers avoid.

The guarantee, quoted honestly

Five years on the tap, and two years on the boiler stated separately on part of the range. Splitting the figure that way is more useful than a single headline number, because a boiling tap really is two systems sharing one fitting: the tap you touch, and the heating unit in the cupboard doing the work.

Quoting them apart tells you which half the manufacturer expects to outlast the other, and it is a more candid piece of information than most makers offer. It also tells you where to look if something ever goes wrong.

Brass, and what it buys

Every tap here is brass-bodied. On a fitting at this level that matters: brass has the mass that makes a tap feel substantial rather than hollow, it holds a bonded finish, and it keeps the tap serviceable rather than disposable. A boiling tap is a long-term installation, and the material under the finish is what decides whether it still looks and feels right in a decade.

The practical side

The tank is the constraint, as it is with every boiling tap. It shares the cupboard with your waste trap and any filter housing, and it is the bulkiest part of the system, so measuring that space is the sensible first move rather than the last.

Boiling water is released on a deliberate two-stage action rather than a single lever, which is what makes these safe in a kitchen with children in it. Many insulate the spout too, so the outside stays cool while boiling water passes through.

Comparing properly

Pronteau sit below the best-known names on price while doing the same job. Judging on tank capacity, what filtration is included, and the guarantee on each half tells you considerably more than the badge on the front does.

The Pronteau tap range gathers them together. To compare against Zip, Triflow, INTU and Grohe, the wider boiling water taps range puts them side by side, and filter taps covers filtration without a tank.

Why shop with The Tap Collection

Every order includes free mainland UK delivery and the full manufacturer warranty, and you can spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout. Our UK based team is happy to help with tank sizing and compatibility questions: call 0330 133 2247, email info@thetapcollection.co.uk or send us a message through our contact form. We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and aim to reply within 24 hours on working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pronteau make?

Boiling water taps, in solid brass. It is a focused range rather than a broad one, built entirely around putting instant boiling water on the worktop and retiring the kettle. If you want a conventional mixer with no boiling function, this is not the maker to start with.

What guarantee comes with a Pronteau tap?

Five years on the tap, with two years on the boiler quoted separately on part of the range. Splitting it that way is honest rather than evasive, because the tap and the heating unit really are separate systems, and it tells you which half the manufacturer expects to outlast the other.

Are Pronteau taps solid brass?

Every tap in this range is brass-bodied. Brass carries the weight that makes a tap feel substantial, holds a bonded finish properly, and keeps the fitting serviceable rather than disposable, which matters more on a tap that represents this level of investment.

How does Pronteau compare with Quooker?

They do the same job by the same basic method, a tank held at temperature under the sink feeding a tap on a safety action. Pronteau generally sit below the best-known names on price. Comparing tank capacity, included filtration and the guarantee on each half tells you more than the badge.

What space does a Pronteau tap need under the sink?

A heated tank, sharing the cupboard with your waste trap and any filter housing. It is the bulkiest part of the system and the thing to measure for before choosing the tap at all. Dimensions are stated on each product page so you can check against the space you have.

Are boiling taps safe with children in the kitchen?

They are designed on that assumption. Boiling water is released by a deliberate two-stage action rather than a single lever, so a knock or a curious hand cannot release it. Many also insulate the spout so the outside stays cool enough to touch while boiling water passes through.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes, we offer free mainland UK delivery on all orders.

Orders are processed within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) and typically arrive within 1–4 business days. Please note that offshore regions and the Scottish Highlands may incur additional charges.

Do you offer finance or payment plans?

Yes, we do, we offer Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout, allowing you to split your purchase into three interest-free payments with no fees, subject to approval.

Do you offer bulk or wholesale orders?

Yes, we can accommodate bulk and wholesale orders for selected products and projects.

If you’re purchasing multiple items for a trade, commercial, renovation or development project, please request a quote with the products and quantities you require.

Depending on the order size and brand, we may be able to offer tailored pricing, lead-time information and product recommendations.