Important Things to Consider When Replacing Manual Faucets with Sensor Faucets
Since the Covid-19 virus outbreak, the globe has altered dramatically. Since then, people have placed high importance on safety and hygiene. To prevent the virus from spreading, the World Health Organization recommends that we wash our hands frequently, keep a safe distance between each other, wear a mask correctly, and, most importantly, contact fewer public objects or only go out when absolutely required. Touching a tap could be dangerous and lead to a viral transmission. A touchless tap is one such breakthrough, thanks to technical improvement. Even against the fatal infection, it aids in staying protected. Touch-free technology is in increasing demand worldwide due to hygiene concerns, including in our homes, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens. These are the places in our homes where bacteria and germs thrive the greatest.
One method that ensures health and safety in our homes is the use of sensors or automated taps. It’s past time to consider sensor faucets in place of manual faucets. And if you’re already thinking about replacing them, here are some things to think about so you can make an informed decision — take a look!
- Type of faucet & its usage
It is critical to examine the position and total usage when replacing a manual faucet with a sensor one. It depends on whether you’re installing the faucet in your home or in a public location.
⦁ If you’re going to use the faucet in a public setting, go for low to mid-height faucets, such as those with a flow rate of 0.5 GPM and a 30 second timeout.
⦁ Swan neck models with higher flow rates, line flush, and laminar sprays are best if the faucet is for private areas.
2. Power source
Touchless faucets can be powered by a battery, solar energy, or a standard electrical outlet. However, the most common ones are powered by batteries. The batteries in each touchless faucet last more than two years, so you won’t have to worry about replacing them very often. As a result, battery-operated faucets are recommended for retrofits or situations where hard wired installations are not practical.
3. Sensor timing & behaviour
The sensor faucet’s operational principle is that it can only work when the user is within the proximity range, and it shuts off as soon as the user leaves the sensor field. When you get close to the sensor zone, the faucet will turn on automatically with a 1 second reaction time. It switches off automatically as soon as you move away from the sensing zone. You can conserve both water and energy in your home this way, and you won’t have to worry about germs.
4. Spray type & flow rate
Aside from all of the other factors, the flow rate and spray type of the faucets are also crucial. Consider purchasing faucets with a flow rate ranging from 0.35 to 2.2 gallons per minute.
To reduce water waste, consider a touchless faucet with a medium flow rate, especially if you’re using one at home.
Before replacing manual faucets with touchless faucets, set a budget for yourself. You’ll be able to avoid purchasing an expensive touchless faucet this way. You can avoid problems in the future by planning ahead.
