Why electronic tapware is essential for your business

With the devastating spread of COVID-19, we've seen how critical it is to maintain excellent hand hygiene wherever we are. Electronic tapware helps us achieve this higher level of hygiene. In this article, we'll unpack:

• What tapware that is electronic means
• The benefits
• Businesses that need them the most
• Types of electronic taps

With this information, you'll be equipped to know the right automatic tapware for your business needs.

What is electronic tapware?

The invention was revolutionary. Who could have imagined 100 years ago that we'd be able to turn a tap on without touching it? With the clever design of automatic tapware, we can wash our hands without even touching the tap.

How does this all work?

Within this special tapware is a tiny sensor light and it has a certain range for picking up movement. As you place your hands under the faucet, the sensor light recognises the movement when your hands are within range. It then activates the tap and usually runs the water for a set amount of time. Then it shuts off automatically.

It sounds simple, but the design is complex and ingenious which offers many benefits.

The benefits of tapware with sensor lights

On first look, it would be easy to say the key benefit is how it's the easiest way to wash your hands. While this is true, there are many other advantages, some of which you may not have realised.

Here's a summary of the key benefits:

• Easy to use
• Ultimate level of hygiene
• Environmentally friendly
• Reduces water bills
• Quieter

Easy to use. This is especially important in the event the person using the tap has limited hand movement. Traditional taps can be almost impossible to turn on at times. Taps with sensors make it easy for the elderly and people with a disability to maintain independence.

Hygienic. It's clear to see why this is another key benefit. Without the need to even touch the tap, you're protecting yourself and preventing the spread of germs and viruses.

Environmentally friendly. The taps are usually set to run for a certain amount of time and then turn off automatically or when your hands have moved away. This is an added bonus because it saves water which is great for the environment.   

Reduces water bills. Taps with sensor lights have a set flow rate which is normally a lot lower than if you were to turn it on yourself. Along with that, the automation usually shuts off the flow of water after about six seconds. This prevents water wastage and helps reduce water bills.

Quieter. The low flow rate means there is less noise which is an added bonus.

One more important benefit

There's another benefit we haven't spoken about. The issue of scalding. Generally, this kind of tapware has the temperature set by a registered plumber. This ensures the user is not scalded by unnecessarily hot water when they place their hands under the tap.

The moderate temperature protects employees, clients, the public and those with any degree of sensitivity, in particular children, the elderly, people with a disability. There are other scenarios, such as protecting busy chefs and kitchen staff working under pressure in restaurants and cafés. Without sensor taps, if they were to somehow turn on a traditional hot tap by accident in the rush, they could risk scalding.

Taps with sensors are a very welcome accessory.

Businesses that need them the most

Electronic tapware should be the standard for every business, simply because of the benefits we've mentioned. There are some environments where this tapware is critical.

These are:

• - Hospitals and health centres
• - Residential aged care settings
• - Shopping centres and community washrooms
• - Restaurants, hotels, and cafés

For maintaining the highest level of hygiene, this is where automatic tapware is needed the most.

The types of electronic taps available

You may be surprised how many different styles of electronic tapware there are out there. The range caters for a variety of needs.

The types and features include:

• Bench and wall mounted
• Goose neck
• High rise
• Basin pillar
• 45 degree angle taps
• Taps with wall mounted sensor lights
• Foot operated taps

There are even hands-free soap dispensers which add an extra level of convenience.

With an electronic tap at your commercial premises, you're playing it smart and creating a hygienic environment. Plus, you're enjoying the many benefits they offer as great quality tapware, such as the Autoflo Basin AutoAqua Hob Angle Sensor Tap Chrome 6V Battery Power 1000191, available at Plumbing Sales.

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