{"id":5392,"date":"2026-11-13T07:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T07:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnodwater.com\/?p=5392"},"modified":"2026-11-13T07:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T07:55:57","slug":"3-in-1-vs-4-in-1-vs-5-in-1-water-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnodwater.com\/ar\/3-in-1-vs-4-in-1-vs-5-in-1-water-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0623\u0646\u0638\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u064a\u0627\u0647 3 \u0641\u064a 1 \u0645\u0642\u0627\u0628\u0644 4 \u0641\u064a 1 \u0645\u0642\u0627\u0628\u0644 5 \u0641\u064a 1: \u0623\u064a\u0647\u0627 \u064a\u0646\u0627\u0633\u0628 \u0645\u0634\u0631\u0648\u0639\u0643\u061f"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 5-in-1 water system is not automatically better than a 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 configuration. The right choice depends on the water functions users need, the equipment installed beneath the counter, and the project’s installation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For distributors, kitchen brands and project buyers, comparing 3-in-1 vs 4-in-1 vs 5-in-1 water systems<\/strong> involves more than counting functions. Different configurations may require different faucets, heating and cooling modules, water connections and control methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0625\u062c\u0627\u0628\u0629 \u0633\u0631\u064a\u0639\u0629:<\/strong> In the JNOD configurations compared here, a 3-in-1 system provides filtered, chilled and sparkling water. A 4-in-1 system adds boiling (hot) water, while a 5-in-1 system adds regular cold water. The main differences lie in the water functions, under-counter equipment and plumbing arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3-in-1 vs 4-in-1 vs 5-in-1 Water Systems: Key Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following table compares three JNOD configurations using their corresponding faucet models and under-counter equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration<\/th>Water Functions<\/th>Faucet Model<\/th>Under-Counter Equipment<\/th><\/tr>
3 \u0641\u064a 1<\/strong><\/td>Filtered, Chilled, Sparkling<\/td>TC31MA \/ TC31EA<\/td>Single black chilled and sparkling water unit<\/td><\/tr>
4-in-1<\/strong><\/td>Filtered, Chilled, Sparkling, Boiling (Hot)<\/td>T41EA<\/td>B32CE-E heating module + SC27CE-E chilled and sparkling module<\/td><\/tr>
5-in-1<\/strong><\/td>Filtered, Chilled, Sparkling, Boiling (Hot), Cold<\/td>TC51MA<\/td>Two silver under-counter units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These are the featured JNOD configurations, not universal definitions of multifunctional water systems. Other manufacturers and product ranges may use different combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two distinctions are particularly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boiling (Hot) Water vs. Cold Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In these configurations, Boiling<\/em> \u0648 \u0633\u0627\u062e\u0646<\/em> refer to the same high-temperature drinking-water function. For example, a JNOD B32CE-E heating module provides adjustable hot water up to 98\u00b0C. The term boiling<\/em> does not necessarily mean that the dispenser delivers water at exactly 100\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chilled Water vs. Cold Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chilled water is cooled by the refrigeration system to a specified temperature. Regular cold water is supplied without the same dedicated chilling process. Its actual temperature and filtration arrangement depend on the installation and water supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the featured 5-in-1 configuration, the fifth function is regular cold water, not a second hot-water function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The function count does not indicate how many modules are installed or how much water the system can dispense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Configuration Fits Your Application?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3-in-1: Filtered, Chilled and Sparkling Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JNOD\u2019s 3-in-1 water system<\/a> focuses on filtered, chilled and sparkling drinking water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The featured configuration pairs a black under-counter unit with a TC31MA or TC31EA faucet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system provides chilled and sparkling water through a compact equipment arrangement without requiring a separate boiling-water module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may suit office refreshment areas, meeting rooms and beverage stations where high-temperature drinking water is available elsewhere or is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main selection criteria are cooling capacity, carbonation performance, dispensing flow and available installation space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose this configuration when filtered, chilled and sparkling water meet the project’s requirements.<\/strong> Adding a heating function would provide little value if users do not need boiling water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-in-1: Adding Boiling (Hot) Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JNOD\u2019s 4-in-1 water system<\/a> adds boiling (hot) water to filtered, chilled and sparkling dispensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The featured configuration combines a T41EA faucet<\/strong>, a B32CE-E hot water dispenser<\/strong> and an SC27CE-E chilled and sparkling water dispenser.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the illustrated 3-in-1 system, this configuration uses separate appliances for heating and refrigeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0625\u0646 JNOD B32CE-E hot-water dispenser<\/a> has the following specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0627\u0635\u0641\u0627\u062a<\/th>B32CE-E<\/th><\/tr>
Rated power<\/td>1500W<\/td><\/tr>
Tank capacity<\/td>3.2L<\/td><\/tr>
Voltage \/ Frequency<\/td>220\u2013240 \u0641\u0648\u0644\u062a \/ 50 \u0647\u0631\u062a\u0632<\/td><\/tr>
Adjustable water temperature<\/td>45\u201398\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These figures apply to the B32CE-E heating module, not the combined output or electrical rating of the complete 4-in-1 system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The additional heating function is useful where users regularly prepare tea, instant beverages or food requiring high-temperature water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it also introduces another appliance, additional connections and associated electrical and service requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For distributors and project contractors, the important question is whether the heating capacity and recovery performance meet the intended demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose this configuration when boiling (hot) water is required alongside filtered, chilled and sparkling water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-in-1: Adding Regular Cold Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The featured JNOD 5-in-1 water system<\/a> combines filtered, chilled, sparkling, boiling (hot) and regular cold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The illustrated configuration pairs a TC51MA faucet<\/strong> with two silver under-counter units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared with the featured 4-in-1 configuration, the additional dispensing function is regular cold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This distinction matters in kitchen projects where users need both refrigerated drinking water and ordinary cold water through the same faucet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than installing a separate fixture for that additional function, the system can integrate the required water outlets into one tap, subject to the selected model’s plumbing arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the faucet design and internal water paths must support all five specified functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buyers should confirm which outlets receive filtration, how regular cold water is supplied, and how boiling water is controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The precise equipment models, connections and output temperatures should be checked against the final system specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose this configuration when the project requires all five water functions, including regular cold water, through one integrated faucet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Changes in the Under-Counter System?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The visible faucet is only one component of a multifunctional water system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different water functions require different equipment. Chilled and sparkling water need refrigeration and carbonation components, while boiling (hot) water requires a heating module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular cold-water dispensing introduces another water path or outlet arrangement, depending on the faucet design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These differences affect system performance, installation and servicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heating, Cooling and Dispensing Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More functions do not necessarily mean higher output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For chilled water, compare the cooling capacity in \u0644\u062a\u0631\/\u0633\u0627\u0639\u0629<\/strong> and the test conditions used to establish that rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For dispensing, check the outlet flow rate in \u0644\u062a\u0631\/\u062f\u0642\u064a\u0642\u0629<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A system may fill a glass quickly using stored chilled water but require additional time to cool replacement water. High outlet flow does not automatically indicate high continuous cooling capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For sparkling water, consider carbonation performance, consecutive dispensing and recovery between draws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where a dedicated heating module is included, review its temperature range, rated power, available stored volume and heating recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If heating and refrigeration are provided by separate modules, each component should be evaluated against its intended demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For office, hospitality and commercial projects, these performance figures may be more important than the difference between three, four or five functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Paths and Filtration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A multifunctional system may route water through different internal paths depending on the selected dispensing function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filtered water, chilled water, sparkling water, boiling water and regular cold water do not necessarily follow identical routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a chilled-water function requires refrigeration, while a boiling-water function requires heating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filtration arrangement must also be confirmed. A water system may filter several outputs through a shared treatment stage or use a different arrangement depending on the product design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word filtered<\/em> alone does not establish which contaminants a system can reduce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0625\u0646 NSF guide to water treatment standards<\/a> explains the purposes of standards such as NSF\/ANSI 42, 53 and 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where a project specifies water-quality requirements, buyers should request the relevant filtration specifications and supporting documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A manufacturer-provided water-flow diagram is useful for checking the connections between the faucet, heater, chiller, filtration equipment and water supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installation Space and Maintenance Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The equipment arrangement directly affects the installation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The featured 3-in-1 configuration uses one main under-counter unit. The 4-in-1 example combines separate heating and cooling modules, while the illustrated 5-in-1 system uses two under-counter appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A multiple-module arrangement may allow components to be serviced separately, but it also requires sufficient space for equipment, connections and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before installation, check the cabinet dimensions, required ventilation clearance, electrical supply, inlet water pressure and faucet mounting requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling water systems also need a suitable CO\u2082 supply, with safe cylinder placement and replacement access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filters, valves and other serviceable components should remain accessible after the kitchen cabinetry is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A compact faucet does not necessarily mean the complete system occupies very little cabinet space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Choose the Right Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most practical approach is to separate water-function requirements<\/strong> from equipment performance requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by identifying which water types users need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If filtered, chilled and sparkling water are sufficient, a 3-in-1 configuration may meet the requirement without an additional heating module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If users also need boiling (hot) water for drinks or food preparation, evaluate the corresponding 4-in-1 configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the project requires regular cold water alongside those four functions, the featured 5-in-1 system may offer a more suitable faucet arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, consider how much water users will dispense and when demand is highest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An office refreshment area and a busy restaurant may require similar water functions but very different cooling capacities and outlet flow rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same principle applies to boiling water. A heating module suitable for occasional cups of tea may not match a project requiring repeated large-volume draws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Function count determines the types of water available; equipment capacity determines whether the system can support actual usage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buyers should evaluate these factors separately before selecting the final configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should Distributors and OEM\/ODM Buyers Verify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For wholesale and customized projects, a quotation should identify the complete system rather than listing only the faucet model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technical specification should include the available water functions, faucet model, under-counter equipment, control arrangement and required connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several details deserve particular attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faucet and module compatibility:<\/strong> Confirm that the selected tap, heating equipment, chiller, filtration components and controls are designed to work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model-specific performance:<\/strong> Compare heating output, cooling capacity, dispensing flow, temperature settings and operating conditions using the actual equipment model numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical and plumbing requirements:<\/strong> Check voltage, frequency, water-pressure limits, inlet connections and the requirements of the destination market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installation planning:<\/strong> Review cabinet dimensions, ventilation, mounting requirements and service access for the complete equipment arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After-sales support:<\/strong> Confirm the availability and compatibility of replacement faucets, controllers, filters, valves and other service components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compliance documentation:<\/strong> Determine which test reports, approvals and declarations apply to the proposed configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For products placed on the European Economic Area market, the European Commission’s CE marking guidance<\/a> explains the manufacturer’s responsibilities concerning applicable requirements, conformity assessment and technical documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentation for an individual component should not automatically be treated as covering every possible combination of appliances and faucets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For private-label projects, buyers may also need to specify faucet finishes, control interfaces, packaging, installation instructions and market-specific product configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JNOD supports these requirements through its OEM\/ODM services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The difference between 3-in-1, 4-in-1 and 5-in-1 water systems goes beyond the number of dispensing functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For distributors, kitchen brands and project buyers, the best choice is the configuration that provides the required water types with suitable performance, installation compatibility and service support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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