Today, almost every other commercial public restroom place make the use of hands-free sensor faucets as necessity not just they are easy option/ accessible for most people to use but definitely for Hyenic reasons. The use of touchless sensor faucets although mainly be seen in commercial use, but they can be installed in residential places. If you have visited public restroom places like offices and airports, there is hardly any place where a sensor faucet has not been installed. They have become quite commonplace. What are the main reasons for its popularity? Why is it used so often? What benefits does it have? Here is all you need to know! What Are Hands-Free Sensor Faucets?As the name suggests, hand-free sensor faucets are designed with motion sensors which can turn on the tap by detecting the motion of the hand. As soon as hand is placed below it, the sensor detects the hand and turns on the tap and as soon as the hand is removed, it turns of the tap. Sensor faucets are mainly battery-operated. What Are The Types Of Sensor Faucets Being Used In Office And Airports?

There are several ways that sensor faucets can be classified. The major type of classification is based in the material used in the designing of the faucet. Based on this material, there are three main types of sensor faucets.

Solid brass faucet

These faucets are ideally used for commercial purposes because they do not rust easily and are long-lasting. As the name suggests, they are made of solid brass. They are among the common commercial sensor faucets being used in offices and airports.

Plastic sensor faucets 

Although these are less durable than others, they are a cheaper option to be used commercially. As suggested by the name, these faucets are made of plastic, hence may not be very durable.

Stainless steel sensor faucets

Stainless steel faucets are made of stainless steel and are the perfect and durable alternative to other options for commercial use. In places such as airports and offices, you are more likely to find these type of sensor faucets.

1. Lano Commercial Automatic Sensor Faucet2. Lano Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Commercial Automatic Sensor Faucet What Are The Features Of A Sensor Faucet? There are some features of a sensor faucet that make them a good option to be used commercially in places such as airports and office buildings. What are these features? And how are they useful? Made from durable material Long-lasting Available in a variety of colors and designs Battery operated 3. BathSelect Wella Goose Neck Chrome Automatic Commercial Sensor Faucet B510 – (also available in Oil Rubbed Bronze or Gold Tone)What Are The Benefits Of Sensor Faucets? Having discussed the features, what are the benefits of sensor faucets that make the ideally suited for commercial use? While there may be many reasons, there are several main benefits which makes them suited for use.

Long-lasting and durability 

Among the many benefits of sensor faucets is that they are durable and are able to last long. Since they are made of durable material, they are designed to last long and without the need of repair.

Water conservation

Sensor faucets are well-known for conservation of water. Turing on only when the hand is below it, and turning of immediately after the hand is removed, sensor faucets save a lot of water, which otherwise may have been wasted. Hence, sensor faucets are ideally suited to save water.

Preventing the spread of germs

Because they are touchless, they need not be touched. They turn on when the hand is placed below them, hence, there is no need to touch them. Since they are not touched, the spread of germs is less likely. Durability And Ease Of Use The material used to design sensor faucets make them durable and long-lasting. These faucets are easy to use because you don’t need to turn them on and off. Installation Of Sensor Faucets

Sensor faucets can be installed for both, commercial and residential uses. Nevertheless, the main use of sensor faucets is around commercial places such as airports, office buildings, restaurants etc. The features and benefits described above, make them best suited to be used commercially.