Sensor taps are becoming increasingly popular in both homes and businesses. These modern faucets turn on automatically when they detect motion, providing a hands-free and hygienic experience. Sensor taps don't require you to physically turn them on. Instead, they use sensors to detect when your hands are nearby. When the sensor picks up motion under the spout, it automatically allows water to flow out. Once you remove your hands, the water shuts off on its own. Let’s explore the benefits of installing sensor taps in your space.

Water Savings

One of the biggest advantages of sensor taps is their ability to conserve water. Because the water only flows when the sensor detects motion, there is very little wasted water from taps being left running unnecessarily. Sensor taps also have lower flow rates and often include aerators to reduce water usage further. Traditional manual faucets can use up to 10-15 litres of water per minute when fully opened. Sensor taps use far less, around 1-6 litres per minute, depending on the model. This can lead to massive water savings over time, especially in high-traffic areas like public restrooms.

Improved Hygiene  

With sensor taps, there's no need to physically touch the faucet to turn it on and off. This hands-free operation minimises the spread of germs and bacteria when multiple people touch the same surfaces. It helps keep bathrooms and kitchens more sanitary. The touchless aspect of sensor faucets is very beneficial in settings like hospitals, restaurants, and other facilities where hygiene is crucial. It's also convenient when you’ re cooking and your hands are messy.

Energy Efficiency

You might think sensor taps would use more energy since they require electricity to power the sensor. However, they can be more energy efficient overall compared to traditional faucets. Sensor taps maintain a constant temperature, while manual faucets need to reheat or re-cool the water each time they're turned on. All that adjusting and heating/cooling of water wastes energy. So sensor taps can use less total energy despite being electrically powered.

While they require some electrical components, sensor tap offer tremendous advantages in water savings, hygiene, and energy efficiency over traditional manual faucets. Their hands-free, automatic operation is not only more convenient but also more sustainable.