Purchase yourFiltered Water Cooler or Rent - That is the Question?

Most of our equipment you can purchase but the good news is, it is also available to rent-

Consider this, when renting with Royal Springs; you are only paying one very competitive low fixed annual rental price- no more to pay and then depending on the type of rental (Commercial, Industrial or Domestic) the rental includes all or most of the above- We treat you as an individual, are flexible and know from long experience, that one size does not fit all-

However if you are planning to purchase your equipment and assessing the costs, then it is important to separate fact from perception-  

The purchase prices, as listed on our website for any one type of equipment is usually is just that, the price for that piece of equipment only. In most cases, filter(s) and or the plumbing parts required for the installation are not included and neither is the cost of labour for the installation and neither is the cost for the required annual or by annual service and/or the associated filter changes. As these costs may differ for different type of equipment and/or the requirements of the clients (and dictated usually by their OH&S departments.)
See more information at Service and Filter Changes

Evaluation: 
 
When one investigates the option of purchasing there water cooler & filter equipment, then it is important to consider all of the various factors involved in the ultimate aggregated total cost of ownership, including but not limiting the initial set up costs and then the ongoing costs for the proper maintenance of the equipment.

Here we are talking about food preparing and dispensing equipment with all of the OH & Safety implications and considerations governed by your Local Municipality, State  and Federal Governments health regulations and/or requirements-

In order to make to make a fair and informed assessment of the two options, I draw your attention to the following-

In our experience, renting to a very large and diversified pool of different clients water cooler equipment over the last 15 years, up to 92% of all of our customers chose to rent there water coolers and filter equipment- (see a small example of some of our many thousands of clients throughout Australia at the lower section at) Royal Springs Home Page When adding up all of the relevant costs associated with ownership and then deduction the cost of an all-inclusive annual rental, when comparing these two options it typically takes four to six years until you become cash positive.

 When purchasing capital equipment, here are some of the following factors to consider-

The cost of the water cooler equipment (see some examples) at Office Water Coolers

The cost of the filtration equipment (see an example of a typical filter system) Eco2 Filter System

The cost of the delivery/freight to your nominated address $P.O.A.

The cost of the installation the water cooler and filters at your site- (plumbers rates are currently from $85.00 P.H. for a mains connected type of units installation you may use three man hours) see a typical example of a POU Mains Connected Cooler

The cost of the ongoing service (see an example at) Filter Replacement & Service

The cost of filters, (depending on the type, at least two, sometimes three of them P.A.) (see an example of) Filter Cartridges

Depreciation "the cost of capital" (see an example) ATO

Repairs and maintenance, if any (see some example  what can go wrong under) Repairs

The parts required for the repairs (see some of them at) Parts

The down time (until the equipment is repaired) 1-4 weeks depending on the availability of parts

The cost of suppling a courtesy water cooler while yours is repaired-  (see an example of the type under) SOHO unit

Staff time, training and know how

OH & S aspects (see an example) Water Cooler Safety or the more serious stuff at the SA Department of education see it at SA Department of Education

And last but not least- 'The cost of the  hourly rate of pay for labour usually  @ $85.00 P.H.

But when you rent from Royal Springs then all (or most) of the following are included in the one low rental price- 

Free supply of all of the equipment

Free filter system (with POU units you get an Eco2 unit)

Free delivery

Free installation (conditions may apply)

Free repair and/or replacement in the case of a breakdown

Free service and/or maintenance-

Free regular filter replacement (with POU every 26 weeks.)

Free access to our extensive industry experience and expertise. (We only use the most advanced filters!)

Filters are specially selected to deal with the condition of your local water supply-

Free cleaning and sterilization of the equipment inside and out-

Free check of thermostat and adjustment-

Free parts and labour-

Exchange new for old in the case of a break down where we are unable to fix on site-

Fife year rental price guarantee-

Exchange new for old at the end of the rental period-

Exchange new for old (when it is getting tyred, old, faded and obsolete)

With any problem (if any) we are only one phone call away-

And last but not least, there are easy payment terms and the availability.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions answered. Go to FAQ