Faucet Selection

Automatic, touch-free faucets save time, water, money...and the health of your business.

New levels of reliability can now demonstrate the full value of automatic/sensor faucets in food and health care environments. Faucet handles are a major source in transferring the number one pathogen group responsible for illness - the restroom acquired virus. No handles, No touch, No problem.

Electronic faucets can be custom programmed to fit the operation. Once programmed, they reinforce the training, making it easier for the worker to do the right thing. By shutting down during scrubbing, these sensor faucets save nearly 4 litres of heated water for every 20-second hand wash.

However, the principal benefit of the auto faucet is its ability to improve hand wash frequency. Users know it is faster and easier. They wash more often.

"Getting Started" to improve hand washing without the benefit of automatic faucets? If new faucets are not in this years budget then do the calculations again. Auto faucets can actually pay for themselves within one year of installation. Check out the savings in your area in Advancing the Science on this website. In the meantime, insure that existing faucets and taps are frequently cleaned and sanitised to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Consider permanently locating a spray bottle of a food safe, surface sanitiser at each hand wash station for ease of use. Also insure staff are instructed to turn off taps with paper towel they used for dying their hands. >Visit the Learning Center

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Faucet Selection Checklist:

1. Identify a faucet supplier with credibility backed by a solid warranty policy.
2. Chose a service-minded supplier with easy/local access to technical help.
3. Select a lead-free solid brass construction.
4. Select a model with a full 8 litres per minute water flow.
5. Consider touch-free electronic options.
6. Reliability is key. Be sure DC models have a battery life indicator.
7. If possible, test capabilities and check existing in-stalls.

Leadership Companies:

Technical-Concepts is a global leader in kitchen and restroom hygiene equipment and supplies. Their "AutoFaucet" is a best practice endorsed by Handwashingforlife. For more information contact: TC-Fact Sheet