Talk:Water cooler
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In my experience in the US, "water cooler" refers specifically to the type of water dispensing device that takes large drums of water (typically delivered by a private company or purchased at an office supply store) and dispenses them via a tap into little disposable cups. This type is normally known as a "water cooler" and never as a "water fountain".
The other sort which is attached to the plumbing system and delivers a stream of water that you drink from directly is known primarily as a water fountain (I believe "bubbler" is used some regions and in the UK). This sort is normally known as a "water fountain" and never as a "water cooler". Pimlottc 17:48, 31 August 2006 (UTC)