From Airports to Office Buildings Hands-Free Sensor Faucets
Today, almost every other commercial place makes use of hands-free sensor faucets
because they are an easy option for most people to use. The use of sensor faucets is mainly restricted to commercial use, but they can be installed in residential places. If you have visited places like offices and airports, there is hardly any place where a sensor faucet has not been installed. They have become quite commonplace. What are the main reasons for its popularity? Why is it used so often? What benefits does it have? Here is all you need to know!
What are hands-free sensor faucets?
As the name suggests, hand-free sensor faucets are designed with motion sensors which can turn on the tap by detecting the motion of the hand. As soon as hand is placed below it, the sensor detects the hand and turns on the tap and as soon as the hand is removed, it turns of the tap. Sensor faucets are mainly battery-operated.
What are the types of sensor faucets being used in office and airports?
There are several ways that sensor faucets can be classified. The major type of classification is based in the material used in the designing of the faucet. Based on this material, there are three main types of sensor faucets.
- Solid brass faucet
These faucets are ideally used for commercial purposes because they do not rust easily and are long-lasting. As the name suggests, they are made of solid brass. They are among the common commercial sensor faucets being used in offices and airports.
- Plastic sensor faucets
Although these are less durable than others, they are a cheaper option to be used commercially. As suggested by the name, these faucets are made of plastic, hence may not be very durable.
- Stainless steel sensor faucets
Stainless steel faucets are made of stainless steel and are the perfect and durable alternative to other options for commercial use. In places such as airports and offices, you are more likely to find these type of sensor faucets.
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