Follett Champion 15 Ice and Water Dispenser with Filtration

The Follett Champion 15 is a self-contained ice and water dispenser designed for environments where reliable, hygienic access to chilled water and ice is needed throughout the day. It produces and dispenses nugget-style ice alongside chilled water from a single compact unit, making it a practical choice for hospitality, healthcare, and staff welfare settings where bench space is limited and consistent output matters.

In day-to-day service, the Champion 15 handles steady, continuous demand well. The internal ice storage and production cycle are sized for moderate-volume use, and the unit is designed to maintain availability during busy periods without the downtime associated with batch-fill alternatives. Recovery after heavy draws is reliable, and the drainless design means the unit does not require a connection to a waste drain — a significant practical advantage when positioning it away from traditional plumbing runs.

From an operational standpoint, several design choices translate directly into reduced daily management:

• Drainless operation allows flexible placement without specialist drainage work
• Touchscreen interface provides straightforward dispensing control and built-in self-diagnostics
• Internal UV light and Agion antimicrobial protection actively limit bacterial growth within the ice pathway
• Clean Light technology gives operators a visible indicator of sanitation status
• Included Claris internal water filter improves ice clarity and taste while protecting internal components from scale

Installation is relatively straightforward compared with larger dispenser formats. The unit requires a mains water connection and a standard electrical supply. The drainless design removes one of the most common installation complications. At 43kg, it is manageable to position on a countertop or dedicated stand, though the water supply connection point should be planned before fitting. The R290 refrigerant used carries a very low global warming potential, which may be relevant for sites with sustainability reporting requirements.

The Champion 15 is well suited to hotel beverage stations, hospital ward pantries, staff canteens, and similar settings where a self-service point is needed and plumbing access is constrained. It is a moderate-capacity unit — sites serving very high footfall continuously, or where large volumes of ice are required for food preparation as well as beverages, may find a higher-output dispenser a better long-term fit.

If you are unsure whether the Champion 15 matches your service volumes or installation situation, the team is happy to talk through the specifics before you commit.