Dispensing part for a water cooler, and water cooler comprising such a part

Abstract

A dispensing part (1) for a bottled water cooler for dispensing water at least two different temperatures, using water drawn by gravity from an interchangeable water bottle, includes a finger (32) to be inserted into the neck of the water bottle (58) for drawing water, a water outlet pipe and an air inlet pipe for the water bottle to replace drawn water, elements for dispensing the water drawn by the drawing finger, communicating with the water outlet pipe, at the base of the withdrawal finger, and elements for supplying ambient air connected to the air inlet pipe (34), wherein the dispensing elements and the air supply elements are capable of enabling the formation of a water column from the water bottle, in the dispensing elements and above the level of the base of the drawing finger. A water cooler including such a dispensing part is also described.

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