Instant boiling water taps for Australian kitchens

Filtered boiling and ambient water, from your kitchen tap.

Make a pot of tea for guests or fill the saucepan for pasta, straight from the tap. An Alia Global instant boiling water tap gives you filtered water up to 98°C, and filtered ambient water for a glass to drink.

It can also be used as your everyday kitchen mixer for regular hot and cold water.

Choose a classic handle or smart touch controls. Then pick a finish that looks like it was always part of your kitchen.

From $1,650Free shipping Australia-wide

Set the temperature

98°C

Cooking

Choose anywhere from 35°C to 98°C.

  • Lead free, WaterMark certified
  • Meets AS 3718
  • Child lock on every boiling tap
  • 2-year warranty

What is an instant boiling water tap?

An instant boiling water tap pours filtered boiling water from the same tap you use for hot and cold water. A compact system in the cupboard under your sink filters your mains water, then heats it to the temperature you choose, up to 98°C.

Filtered ambient water, which skips the heater, is available too.

  • Hot water tap
  • Instant hot water tap
  • Boiling and ambient water tap
  • Boiling hot water tap
  • Boiling water on tap
Boiling water pouring from an Alia kitchen tap into a teapot Filtered, up to 98°C

How it works

  1. Mains water

    Cold supply

  2. Filter

    Under the sink

  3. Boil

    Up to 98°C

  4. Pour

    At your tap

Why Alia

Why choose an instant boiling water tap?

  • For families

    Dinner made easier. Blanch the greens, cook the rice or fill the pasta pot with boiling water from the tap. Then fill a jug of filtered ambient water for the table.

  • For entertaining

    Dessert and tea. As the plates are cleared, fill the teapot from the tap and bring it back to the table. Dessert goes out with a fresh pot.

  • For offices

    Real lunches at work. Instant noodles, oats or soup, made at the office kitchen tap. Talk to us to find the right tap for your team.

Adjustable temperature, from warm to near-boiling
35–98°C
Boiling water in one pour, about eight cups
1.6 L
Filtered boiling and ambient water, plus your everyday hot and cold
1 tap
Between filter changes, on average use
8–12 months
Lead free and WaterMark certified
WMK26897
Warranty from our team in Australia
2 years

Compare

Which Alia boiling water tap to buy?

  • Classic handle

    Matte black Alia Global 4-in-1 instant hot filtered water tap featured in a designer kitchen, offering filtered and boiling water with sleek, contemporary style.

    Matte Black

    Alia 4 in 1

    A timeless shape, with a classic mechanical handle that's simple to use.

    Price

    $1,650AUD

    ControlsClassic mechanical handle

    Shop the 4 in 1
  • Smart touch

    Alia X51 instant hot, cold, and sparkling filtered water tap in brushed gold finish, featured in a luxury kitchen setting, delivering pure filtered water with a touch of opulence.

    Brushed Gold

    Alia X51

    Clean, modern lines, with a smart touch panel built into the tap.

    Price

    From $1,900AUD

    ControlsSmart touch panel

    Shop the X51

How it works

How does an Alia instant boiling water tap work?

Four steps, and two of them happen out of sight.

  1. Cold water from your mains passes through the filter first. It holds back fine grit and reduces chlorine taste and smell.

  2. Water for boiling goes into a compact heating unit, which brings it to the temperature you've set, up to 98°C.

  3. Unlock the boiling water at the tap, then pour. Your everyday hot and cold water skips the filter and comes straight from the mains.

  4. Ambient water goes from the filter straight to your tap, so it's filtered but not heated. Press cold on the X51, or turn the 4 in 1's left handle to cold.

Cold mains in F5000L filter Bollente unit Boiling and ambient out

Safety and certification

Boiling water tap safety and Australian certification

Every Alia boiling water tap has a child lock on the boiling water. The 4 in 1 has a mechanical child-safe boiling handle. On the X51, the touch lock takes two steps:

  1. Press and hold the lock button for two seconds.
  2. Press and hold the boiling button to pour.

Both taps also have an anti-scald design. Boiling water can still burn, so keep children clear while you pour, and pour into a cup or pot that's sitting on the bench.

The boiling water system under your sink is separately certified as a filtered boiling water appliance.

Can I turn the child lock off?

No. The child lock is a required safety feature on boiling water taps, so it stays on. Unlocking takes a moment each time you pour boiling water.

  • WaterMark WMK26897 Certified under WaterMark, Australia's certification scheme for plumbing products.
  • AS 3718 Meets the Australian standard for water supply tapware.
  • Lead free The tap is marked lead free.

Installation and ownership

Boiling water tap installation, filters and warranty

Before you order, check three things. Your plumber can confirm the space and water connections, and an electrician the powerpoints.

  • Space required

    500mm wide, 580mm deep and 450mm high, in the cupboard under your sink

  • Powerpoints

    One for the 4 in 1, two for the X51

  • Water connections

    Your plumber connects the tap to your existing hot and cold water pipes. Every Alia tap comes with a valve that keeps incoming water pressure at 500 kPa or below.

Powerpoints needed, by model

Each unit needs its own standard powerpoint in the cupboard under your sink.

Model Powerpoints What plugs in Total draw
Alia 4 in 1 Boiling & Ambient 1 Heating unit 1600 WHeating unit
Alia X51 Boiling & Ambient 2 X51 touch controls, heating unit 1600 WHeating unit

Need new powerpoints? A licensed electrician must install them, to AS/NZS 3000.

  • Warranty

    Every Alia tap comes with a 2-year warranty. If you need help, our Australian-based team is on (03) 9219 0189.

  • Filters

    Replace the filter every 8–12 months on average use. A new F5000L filter cartridge is $150, including GST and delivery.

  • Offices and shared kitchens

    The 2-year warranty applies in offices too. Call us on (03) 9219 0189, and we'll help you match the right tap to how busy your kitchen gets.

Questions

Instant boiling water tap FAQs

Still deciding? Call (03) 9219 0189 or compare taps in our tap selector.

How hot does an Alia boiling water tap get?

Up to 98°C. Set it lower, down to 35°C, whenever you don't need it that hot.

How much boiling water does it deliver at once?

An Alia instant boiling water tap pours up to 1.6 L of filtered boiling water in one go, about eight cups. You choose the temperature, from 35 °C up to 98 °C, and the 2.4 L Bollente heating unit under the sink does the heating.

Can an Alia boiling water tap also pour filtered ambient water?

Yes. It goes through the same filter as the boiling water but isn't heated. On the X51, press the cold button. On the 4 in 1, turn the left handle to the cold indicator. The right-hand lever's hot and cold water isn't filtered.

How much is a boiling water tap in Australia?

The Alia 4 in 1 is $1,650. The Alia X51 starts at $1,900, or $2,400 in Matte White or Satin Bronze. Every tap comes with a 2-year warranty and free shipping Australia-wide.

Are instant boiling water taps expensive to run?

It depends on how often you use the tap and on your electricity tariff. We explain running costs in our guide, boiling water tap vs hot water system.

Is a boiling water tap safe around children?

Every Alia boiling water tap has a child lock on the boiling water. On the 4-in-1, press the safety button on the knob before boiling water will pour. On the X51, hold the lock button for two seconds, then hold the boiling button. Boiling water can still burn, so keep children clear while you pour.

Is hot water from a normal tap safe to drink?

Household hot water systems aren't intended for drinking water, and a normal tap's hot water comes from that system. Alia's boiling water is drawn from your cold supply through the integrated filter, designed to reduce impurities. It's then heated under the sink.

What is a boiling water unit?

It's the part of your boiling water system that heats the water. Alia's is called the Bollente, and it sits in the cupboard under your sink with the F5000L filter. It's compact, at 195mm wide, 200mm deep and 295mm tall.

How often does a boiling water tap filter need replacing?

Replace the F5000L filter cartridge every 8–12 months on average use. The cartridge is rated to 10,000 L, and a new F5000L filter cartridge is $150 including GST. Boiling and ambient drinking water both pass through it.

Are boiling water taps certified for Australia?

Yes. Alia's instant boiling water taps hold WaterMark licence WMK26897, comply with AS 3718 and use lead-free materials. WaterMark is Australia's certification scheme for plumbing products.

Can I install a boiling water tap in an apartment?

Usually, yes. An instant boiling water tap needs a licensed plumber, a standard powerpoint under the sink (one for the 4-in-1, two for the X51) and cupboard space for the Bollente heating unit and the filter. If you rent or live in a strata building, check with the owner or body corporate before any plumbing work. Call (03) 9219 0189 and our team will help you check the space.

How many power points does a boiling water tap need?

One for the Alia 4 in 1 and two for the X51. Each unit needs its own standard powerpoint in the cupboard under your sink.