The new Sensa Field automatic faucets will be available on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Most of the automatic faucets used in public restrooms use an infrared beam to detect motion. The disadvantage of infrared technology is that the person’s hand must be moving precisely in front of beam to operate the faucet. Often times many require to repeatedly wave the hand to keep activating the sensor. The commercial faucets work with spring and find continuously having to press the handle to adequately rinse soap from a person’s hand. It’s no wonder this technology has not caught on in residential market.
The new faucets eradicate all the problems people have experienced with the commercial hands-free technology. A capacitive field encircles the spout and is triggered when a human hand advances from any direction. Since the new faucet does not rely on motion, the faucet will stay on as long as the hand is in range, which enables reliable use every time.
Along with the additional benefit of saving in water consumption, the new faucets also endorse better health by virtually discarding germs spread by touching handles of a regular faucet. This also makes faucet clean-up less frequent and a lot easier. Because there are no handles, one can also enjoy more counter space.
The new faucet is suitable for the do-it-yourselfers. With quick connect hoses and no handles; installation is about as quick and easy as that of a regular faucet. The new Sensa Field faucet can operate for up to seven years on a set of 4 D batteries, or an optional A/C power supply can be purchased independently.
The new Sensa Field is safer than a manual faucet as the water is preset to the comfortable temperature, which can also be adjusted. This prevents the small children from getting scalded by accidentally turning on hot water. Families will feel good knowing that children or elderly family members will get just the right temperature automatically, every time.
The new technology enables money savings by utilizing up to 70% less water with the help of automatic shutoff and water-saving aerators. The new Sensa Field faucet comes in eight of company’s lead-free faucet styles in bronze, brushed nickel or chrome finish.
I always wanted to develop a line of automatic water saving faucets suitable for the residential market, but until now, the styles and technology were too archaic, states Fontaine president and founder Andy Martin. Faucets should be the centerpiece of any bathroom. To be able to marry beauty and incredible water conservation technology in a residential application is a real thrill whose time has finally come.
The prices of new faucets are in the range of $300 to $400.
