Local business owners have many options for replacing old, worn-out faucets, toilets, and other plumbing fixtures. “Hands-free” plumbing fixtures (also known as touchless fixtures) are a favorite. Touchless fixtures, which include faucets, toilets, urinals, and soap dispensers, use motion sensors to control the flow of water and soap rather than handles, knobs, or buttons.

Hands-free fixtures are used in both public and private settings. Touchless fixtures are a common feature in restrooms, hospitals, schools, office buildings, restaurants, and airports. They’re also becoming increasingly popular in residential settings for their convenience and modern aesthetic.

HOW DO HANDS-FREE FIXTURES WORK?

“Hands-free” operation is what makes touchless fixtures unique. For example, when a user places their hands under the spout of a touchless faucet, the sensor detects the presence and activates the water flow. The water stops when the user removes their hands. Touchless toilets and urinals flush automatically after detecting that a user has moved away.

A number of specialized components make this possible. There’s the sensor device, which detects the presence of a user. Touchless fixtures typically use infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, or capacitive sensors.

The sensor data is sent to a control module, which processes the information and activates the fixture by sending a signal to the fixture’s solenoid valve. The solenoid valve opens and closes according to commands from the control module.

Unlike traditional plumbing fixtures, hands-free fixtures require a power source. Touchless fixtures can be powered by batteries or connected to the electrical system. Many touchless fixtures have backup power systems in the event the main source of power fails.

THE BENEFITS OF HANDS-FREE FIXTURES

Touchless plumbing fixtures offer many benefits over traditional fixtures:

• More Hygienic: Hands-free fixtures help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria by eliminating the need to touch potentially contaminated surfaces.

• Saves water: Touchless fixtures prevent water wastage by controlling the flow and stopping automatically when not in use. Using less water also lowers water bills.

• Easy to clean: Because touchless fixtures aren’t handled by human hands, hands-free fixtures don’t get as dirty and are easier to keep clean.

• Easy to use: The fact that the operation doesn’t involve turning handles makes hands-free water faucets far easier to use. This especially benefits older adults, young children, people with disabilities, and those with impaired motor skills. You can also activate a touchless sink when your hands are full.

• Increased durability: With no moving parts to wear out or break, hands-free fixtures require less maintenance and repair.

Of course, there are some disadvantages to installing hands-free plumbing fixtures. Because of their technology, touchless fixtures tend to cost more than traditional ones. They rely on a power source and may be unable to use it during power outages or battery failures.

HANDS-FREE SINK AND TOILET INSTALLATION IN POMONA

If you’re considering making the switch to hands-free plumbing fixtures in your Pomona area home or business, give Preferred Plumbing and Rooter Service a call. We specialize in new plumbing fixture installation in Pomona, including hands-free faucets, toilets, urinals, and soap dispensers. You can get in touch with us at (877) 298-8105 to discuss your plumbing needs and receive a free quote.