The Culligan Tri-Temp Bottom Load Water Cooler (Model PBBLPOU) dispenses hot, cold, and room temperature water with commercial-grade performance and elegant stainless steel styling. The convenient bottom-load design makes handling 5-gallon bottles quick and easy, with an adjustable siphon tube that accommodates different bottle sizes.

This Energy Star certified cooler features 304 stainless steel reservoir and hot tank for superior cooling and heating efficiency. It produces 15% more cold water than standard coolers and twice the amount of hot water per ASHRAE industry test standards. The extra-tall 11-inch dispensing area accommodates full 1-liter bottles, making it easy to fill coffee pots and large containers.

Key features include LED UV self-sanitizing system, smudge-resistant stainless steel finishes, removable drip tray, and UL listing. Dedicated indicator lights show power status, heating, cooling, and empty bottle warnings. The hot water dispenser includes a child safety feature for protection.

This convertible unit can be transformed into a bottle-free point-of-use system by connecting directly to a water line with an optional advanced filtration system available at Costco.com. Rated 115V 60Hz with heating power of 450W and cooling power of 90W. Hot water temperature range is 165°F to 185°F, using R134a coolant. The unit requires proper ventilation with at least 6 inches of clearance on back and sides, must be plugged into a grounded GFCI outlet, and should be cleaned every 6 months for optimal performance.