Cart

Enhance Your Daily Life with Sensor Faucets: Here’s Why You Need Them

Enjoy a soothing spray of refreshing water, all with just a wave of your hand thanks to sensor faucets.

8 Minute Read

Print
Favorites

 

A simple wave of the hand can easily be overlooked, and yet, it holds the power to signal, say good buy or even stop traffic. It can also help you maintain hygiene in your bathroom or kitchen.

You don’t need to touch your faucets with soapy hands or try complex hand movements when kneading dough. All you need is a simple wave.

Here's more on the magical concept of sensor faucets.

How Sensor Faucets Work

The technology behind sensor faucets typically involves infrared sensors or proximity sensors. These sensors are strategically placed near the faucet outlet.

When you place your hands within the sensor's range, it sends a signal to a solenoid valve, which then opens to allow water to flow. The flow of water continues as long as there is movement detected within the sensor's range.

Once you remove your hands, the sensors detect the absence of movement and automatically shut off the water flow after a few seconds.

Benefits of Sensor Faucets

1. Hygiene

Sensor faucets contribute significantly to hygiene by eliminating the need for users to touch faucet handles.

Traditional faucets require users to physically touch handles to turn the water on and off. These handles can accumulate germs from various sources, including dirty hands, food residues, and airborne particles.

Sensor faucets operate through motion sensors that detect hand movements. In environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, where hands can be soiled or contaminated with bacteria and pathogens, sensor faucets provide a crucial barrier against cross-contamination. When users activate the faucet with a wave or motion, they avoid transferring germs from their hands to the faucet handles.



2. Convenience

With the help of infrared sensors or proximity sensors that detect the presence of hands or objects beneath them, sensor faucets enable users to activate the water flow with a simple wave or movement.

This eliminates the need to physically touch faucet handles. This feature is particularly beneficial when hands are occupied or messy, such as when cooking, cleaning, or handling raw ingredients. This makes it even easier for children who struggle with taps if they are very young.

Also, users would leave little to no fingerprints or residues that can accumulate on traditional faucet handles, contributing to a cleaner and more hygienic space.

3. Water Conservation

Sensor faucets are designed to conserve water. By eliminating the need for manual operation and ensuring precise control over water flow, sensor faucets minimize wastage. They prevent water from flowing continuously after use, which is common with traditional faucets where users may not fully close the tap or may forget to turn it off.



In conclusion, sensor faucets represent a revolutionary advancement in plumbing technology, offering a blend of convenience, hygiene, efficiency, and modern design. Whether you’re upgrading your home or outfitting a commercial space, sensor faucets provide a smart solution to enhance your daily routines and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Embrace the future of faucet technology with sensor faucets from Kohler—it's an innovation you'll appreciate every day.