The Puretec SPARQ S5 Chrome is a premium underbench drinking-water system providing filtered ambient water, filtered chilled water and filtered chilled sparkling water from one dedicated chrome faucet.
The current chrome model is SPARQ-S5-CH-LF. It combines Puretec's 0.1-micron Ultra Z filtration with an underbench chilling and carbonation appliance, a Z1-R quick-twist filter cartridge and Puretec's replaceable SPARQ CO₂ bottle.
The chrome SPARQ faucet features an LED soft-touch control panel for selecting ambient, chilled or sparkling filtered water while the home's existing kitchen mixer continues to provide normal hot and cold mains water.
The SPARQ S5 is designed for mains and town water only and requires suitable underbench space, cabinet ventilation, electrical power, plumbing and installation by qualified tradespeople.
The SPARQ S5 filters incoming mains water before routing it through the underbench appliance for ambient, chilled or carbonated delivery.
Dispenses filtered still water without chilling for everyday drinking and food preparation.
The built-in refrigeration system chills filtered water to a manufacturer-specified range of approximately 2–10°C.
When sparkling water is selected, CO₂ is introduced into the filtered water stream. Sparkling water is delivered chilled.
No. The SPARQ faucet has three filtered-water selections, but it is not a conventional three-way hot, cold and filtered kitchen mixer.
The three SPARQ selections are:
Your existing kitchen mixer continues to provide normal household hot and cold water.
For households wanting a dedicated chrome faucet providing chilled and sparkling filtered drinking water alongside the existing kitchen mixer.
Puretec positions the SPARQ S5 for kitchens, bars and suitable entertaining areas where filtered chilled and sparkling water is wanted on demand.
The integrated carbonation system provides a convenient alternative to continually storing bottled sparkling water at home.
*Puretec's chilled-water rating is based on 200ml glasses. Actual performance depends on incoming water temperature, ventilation and operating conditions.
The SPARQ S5 uses the Puretec Z1-R quick-twist cartridge containing Puretec's three-stage Ultra Z filtration process.
The current Z1-R has a nominal filtration rating of 0.1 micron. Puretec states that it reduces chlorine, pesticides, bad taste, odours, organic chemicals, dirt and rust.
Puretec also specifies Giardia and Cryptosporidium cyst reduction and protection against bacteria such as E. coli.
No. Puretec currently specifies the SPARQ S5 for mains and town water only.
The system should not be represented as a general untreated-rainwater or bore-water purification system.
Properties using private water supplies should use equipment selected specifically for the chemical, sediment and microbiological characteristics of that source.
Puretec specifies a chilled-water operating range of approximately 2°C to 10°C.
During initial commissioning, the manufacturer states that the first chill cycle normally takes approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on incoming water temperature and the temperature surrounding the appliance.
The SPARQ S5 is rated to provide up to 100 chilled 200ml glasses per hour.
Filtered water is chilled inside the SPARQ appliance. When the sparkling function is selected, CO₂ is injected into the water stream before it leaves the faucet.
Puretec's commissioning instructions specify a CO₂ regulator setting of approximately 3–4 bar, not exceeding the manufacturer's nominated setting.
After commissioning or replacing the gas bottle, Puretec advises allowing approximately 1–2 hours for the water to fully chill and carbonate.
Sparkling water is delivered chilled only. Still filtered water can be selected as chilled or ambient.
Puretec specifies its own SPARQ replacement bottles:
Puretec's current SPARQ S5 user guide states that the supplied SPARQ-CO2 bottle is not refillable.
The manufacturer states that a bottle commonly lasts approximately 9–12 months, although actual life depends on how frequently sparkling water is dispensed.
The SPARQ-S5-CH-LF uses a dedicated chrome designer faucet with an LED soft-touch control panel.
The current Chrome faucet is approximately 345mm high x 197mm wide.
Selects filtered chilled still water.
Selects filtered chilled carbonated water.
Selects filtered still water without chilling.
When idle, the faucet enters sleep mode. Puretec's instructions describe waking the LED controls before selecting and dispensing the required water type.
Ambient still, chilled still and chilled sparkling water are available from one dedicated faucet.
The Z1-R cartridge provides fine nominal 0.1-micron filtration with chlorine, taste, odour, sediment and cyst reduction.
The compact underbench refrigeration appliance chills filtered water to approximately 2–10°C.
The appliance introduces CO₂ into chilled filtered water when the sparkling selection is activated.
Routine Z1-R cartridge replacement uses Puretec's quarter-turn quick-change design.
Puretec lists the SPARQ S5 as WaterMark approved for the applicable plumbing installation.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Puretec |
| Model | SPARQ-S5-CH-LF |
| System Type | Underbench filtered sparkling, chilled and ambient drinking-water system |
| Water Supply | Mains and town water only |
| Faucet Finish | Chrome |
| Water Selections | Filtered ambient, filtered chilled still and filtered chilled sparkling |
| Replacement Cartridge | Puretec Z1-R |
| Filtration Technology | Ultra Z three-stage filtration |
| Nominal Micron Rating | 0.1 micron |
| Current Z1-R Capacity | 23,000 litres |
| Chilled-Water Temperature | Approximately 2–10°C |
| Chilled-Water Rating | 100 x 200ml glasses per hour |
| Operating Water Pressure | 138–500 kPa |
| Permitted Air Temperature | 2–50°C; protect from freezing |
| Power Supply | 220–240V / 50Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 100W |
| Standby Power | 2W |
| Chrome Faucet Dimensions | Approximately 345mm H x 197mm W |
| Appliance Dimensions | Approximately 390mm H x 230mm W x 370mm D |
| Filter Dimensions | Approximately 290mm H x 93mm W x 110mm D |
| Product Weight | 18kg |
| Water Connection | 1/2" BSP with 1/4" tubing |
| Required Faucet Hole | 26mm nominal; current installation guide allows approximately 26–30mm |
| Replacement CO₂ | SPARQ-CO2 or SPARQ-CO2-2 |
| Warranty | 2 years domestic – 1 year parts and labour plus 1 year parts only; consumables excluded |
Puretec's current product and replacement-cartridge listings state 23,000 litres for the Z1-R. Older SPARQ literature listed 30,000 litres, so the current 23,000-litre manufacturer figure is used here.
Correct cabinet ventilation is essential because the refrigeration appliance releases heat while chilling the water.
Puretec's current ventilation requirements specify approximately:
Puretec provides instructions for cabinet-floor or kickboard ventilation and the use of buffer pads to create an air outlet at the cabinet door.
Where cabinet temperatures are expected to exceed approximately 35°C, Puretec recommends fitting an exhaust-fan ventilation kit.
Puretec's current user guide states that all installation and service work should be completed by qualified tradespeople.
The SPARQ appliance and CO₂ bottle must remain upright during operation.
Puretec specifies an operating pressure range of 138–500 kPa for the complete SPARQ S5.
Where incoming line pressure exceeds 500 kPa, an approved pressure-limiting device must be installed. Puretec's current installation arrangement includes its MultiValve for the applicable pressure-control function.
Always use the complete SPARQ system pressure range rather than relying on the broader standalone Z1-R cartridge pressure specification.
The system uses the genuine Puretec Z1-R replacement cartridge.
Puretec's current 2026 SPARQ S5 user guide specifies cartridge replacement every 12 months or when unwanted taste returns.
The current standalone Z1-R is rated to 23,000 litres. Actual service life can be affected by sediment, chlorine, organic material and water use.
Replace the cartridge earlier if there is a noticeable deterioration in taste, odour or filtered-water flow.
Yes. The Z1-R uses Puretec's quick-twist cartridge format.
For routine filter maintenance, the water supply is isolated, pressure is released and the old cartridge is rotated approximately one-quarter turn counter-clockwise for removal.
The replacement cartridge is inserted and rotated clockwise into its locked position. Puretec then instructs the user to flush the new filter for approximately 2–5 minutes through the ambient-water function or until carbon fines and micro-bubbles have cleared.
CO₂ life depends on how much sparkling water the household dispenses.
Puretec states that a SPARQ CO₂ bottle commonly lasts approximately 9–12 months depending on individual use.
The bottle is replaced when depleted rather than refilled. During replacement, it must remain upright and the carbonation system should be recommissioned according to Puretec's instructions.
Puretec states that the system should be flushed for five minutes or more after a period of non-use exceeding two weeks.
The system should also be checked periodically for leaks and deterioration.
Where a leak could cause significant cabinet or property damage, Puretec recommends consideration of a suitable drain pan or leak-detection arrangement.
The compact underbench refrigeration and carbonation appliance.
The LED soft-touch dedicated faucet for ambient, chilled and sparkling filtered water.
The nominal 0.1-micron quick-twist filtration cartridge and mounting assembly.
The Puretec carbonation bottle and regulator used to provide sparkling water.
Puretec plumbing components for connection to the mains cold-water supply and pressure-control arrangement.
The manufacturer package includes the required tubing, faucet wiring and standard connection components.
Choose supply only if you already have suitable qualified trades arranged and simply need the complete SPARQ S5 Chrome supplied.
Eligible Brisbane customers can check supplied-and-installed options, including cabinet ventilation, plumbing, electrical supply and underbench suitability.
Eligible Gold Coast customers can check installation availability, cabinet space, ventilation and site suitability before ordering.
Installed Today can offer supply-only ordering to supported Australian locations, while professional supplied-and-installed options are available across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast service areas.
The SPARQ S5 combines fine Ultra Z filtration, refrigeration and carbonation in one dedicated underbench drinking-water system.
The polished chrome faucet provides filtered ambient, chilled and chilled sparkling water from one compact fixture without replacing the normal hot-and-cold kitchen mixer.
For households that regularly use chilled or sparkling water, the system provides an integrated kitchen solution with clearly identified Puretec replacement filters and CO₂ consumables.
Puretec currently lists the chrome Lead-Free model as SPARQ-S5-CH-LF.
Filtered ambient still water, filtered chilled still water and filtered chilled sparkling water.
No. The SPARQ S5 does not heat or boil water.
No. It provides three filtered-water choices but is a dedicated SPARQ drinking-water faucet rather than a hot, cold and filtered mixer.
Yes. Puretec states that sparkling water is supplied chilled.
Yes. Still filtered water can be selected as either chilled or ambient.
The current Puretec user guide specifies a chilled range of approximately 2–10°C.
Puretec lists up to 100 x 200ml glasses per hour.
Puretec's current product documentation specifies chilled performance as 100 x 200ml glasses per hour rather than a 1.3 L/min continuous-flow rating.
The system uses the genuine Puretec Z1-R.
The Z1-R is rated at a nominal 0.1 micron.
Puretec's current product information lists 23,000 litres.
The current SPARQ S5 user guide specifies every 12 months or when taste returns, with earlier replacement where water conditions require it.
Yes. Chlorine reduction is part of the current Z1-R manufacturer specification.
Yes. Puretec specifies Giardia and Cryptosporidium cyst reduction.
Puretec states that the Ultra Z cartridge provides protection against bacteria such as E. coli. The SPARQ system must not be used on microbiologically unsafe source water without adequate disinfection.
No. Puretec specifies the SPARQ S5 for mains and town water only.
Puretec specifies SPARQ-CO2 single bottles or SPARQ-CO2-2 twin packs.
No. Puretec's current user guide states that the SPARQ-CO2 bottle is not refillable.
Puretec states approximately 9–12 months depending on individual sparkling-water use.
The system has a regulator used during commissioning, but Puretec specifies the operating pressure and does not market the S5 as a user-selectable carbonation-level appliance. Commissioning should remain within the manufacturer's specified settings.
Puretec specifies 138–500 kPa.
Yes, where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa. The installation should use the approved pressure-control arrangement specified by Puretec.
Yes. The SPARQ appliance requires 220–240V / 50Hz electrical power.
Puretec lists a maximum power consumption of 100W and standby consumption of approximately 2W.
Approximately 390mm high x 230mm wide x 370mm deep, before allowing for required ventilation clearances.
The current chrome faucet is approximately 345mm high.
Puretec specifies a nominal 26mm hole, with its current installation guide allowing approximately 26–30mm.
Yes. Puretec specifies clearances and ventilation openings so cool air can enter and warm air can leave the cupboard.
Puretec states that installation and service work should be completed by suitably qualified tradespeople.
Yes. Puretec describes routine Z1-R replacement as a DIY quick-twist cartridge-change procedure.
Puretec lists a 2-year domestic warranty: 1 year parts and labour plus 1 year parts only. Consumables are excluded.
Puretec's current warranty statement lists the SPARQ S5 Series with a 2-year domestic warranty, comprising 1 year parts and labour followed by 1 year parts only.
Consumable items such as the Z1-R cartridge and CO₂ bottles are excluded from the appliance warranty.
Routine ownership includes replacing the Z1-R cartridge, replacing depleted SPARQ CO₂ bottles, keeping cabinet ventilation clear and periodically checking the system for leakage or deterioration.
Use genuine Puretec replacement cartridges and components and follow the current manufacturer service instructions.
Order the complete system where suitable qualified installation trades are already arranged.
Eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast customers can check supplied-and-installed options for suitable kitchens and entertaining areas.
The genuine Z1-R cartridge and SPARQ CO₂ replacement codes are clearly identified for ongoing servicing.
The Puretec SPARQ-S5-CH-LF is primarily suited to mains-water homes wanting a premium dedicated chrome faucet for filtered ambient, filtered chilled and filtered chilled sparkling water.
Its main features are the chrome LED faucet, 0.1-micron Z1-R Ultra Z filtration, chilled-water temperature of approximately 2–10°C, integrated carbonation and a compact underbench appliance.
It is not a hot/cold kitchen mixer, does not provide boiling water and is not designed for untreated rainwater. Installation requires suitable cabinet ventilation, mains water within the specified pressure range, electrical power and adequate space for the appliance, filter and upright CO₂ bottle.
Choose supply only if qualified installation trades are already arranged, or check available Brisbane and Gold Coast supplied-and-installed options where applicable.
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