Elkay EWA8 Wall Mounted Drinking Water Cooler 8 Gph

Product Description

The ELKAY EWA8 is a wall-mounted, refrigerated drinking water cooler designed for commercial and institutional applications where reliable, lead-free drinking water access is required. With a cooling capacity of 8 gallons per hour (GPH), this unit handles moderate to high-traffic locations. The waterway system is constructed entirely from copper components and lead-free materials. All joints are brazed with silver solder only — no lead solder is used at any stage. A built-in strainer with an easily cleanable screen captures waterborne particulate 140 microns and larger before it enters the cooler.

The EWA8 is suited for installation in schools, offices, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments where a wall-mounted footprint is required. The gray finish integrates cleanly into standard corridor and utility environments. Licensed plumbers and HVAC-plumbing contractors typically handle installation, connecting the unit to a standard potable water supply line and a drain. This unit complies with the lead-free definition established by the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986 and the Lead Contamination Control Act of 1988.

Key Features

• 8 GPH refrigerated cooling capacity for moderate to high-traffic use
• Fully lead-free waterway system using copper components and silver-brazed joints
• No lead solder permitted at any connection point
• Built-in strainer screen traps particulate 140 microns and larger for easy cleaning
• Wall-mounted design conserves floor space in hallways and common areas
• Compliant with Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986 and Lead Contamination Control Act of 1988

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style wall-mounted refrigerated water cooler intended for connection to a standard potable cold water supply line in commercial and institutional plumbing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable local and national plumbing codes, including the IPC where adopted. Shut off the building water supply to the feed line before beginning any connection work. Verify the mounting surface and wall blocking are rated to support the unit weight before securing the bracket. Do not use lead solder on any downstream waterway connection when joining supply lines to this cooler.