Restaurants ADA Commercial Sensor Faucets

When one is considering remodeling a commercial restaurant washroom, the first thing to consider should be converting to the use of a sensor faucet. Low prices and fast shipping on all motion activated commercial kitchen and bathroom faucets. Automatic or sensor faucets are a type of faucet that does to need to be touched to allow the water flow. These faucets have sensors that can detect the presence of hands and automatically open the valves to let water flow when hands are detected. See FontanaShowers ADA compliant commercial restroom and lavatory faucetS including sensor, automatic, wall-mounted, touchless, & electronic faucets.

Types of sensor faucets that can be used in restaurants
All sensor faucets are similar in the sense that they have a similar mechanics but the different types of sensor faucets exist that differ in terms of the material they are made up of.

1. Solid brass faucets

   These faucets are made of brass. This material is selected because it is less likely to rust. These faucets can thus be considered durable. This property makes it suitable for use in places where water is ‘hard’ and rusting is likely. With brass faucets restaurants can cut down on repair costs and increase interval between repairs

2. Plastic faucets

   This type of faucet is inexpensive. This however comes with a drawback. This material is likely to get damaged especially in commercial places like restaurants.

3. Stainless steel sensor faucet

   The stainless steel faucet remains stainless and shiny but only as long as the surface is not scratched. If it does scratch, the steel can corrode. In restaurants this type of stainless steel faucets can improve appearance of the washroom.

4. Brass and chrome coated faucets

   Brass and chrome coated faucets are made of zinc coated with brass. These faucets are best known for their shine and appearance. Their brass coating prevents corrosion and for this reason these faucets might be considered best for use in commercial washrooms like in restaurants. However, over time the brass is known to wear off and as a result the zinc might corrode or rust. This causes hygiene issues.

Features of sensor faucets

• The sensor

The sensor of a sensor faucet is located at the lip of the spout. This is a presence sensor that detects the presence of a hand and then opens the valve that allows water to flow. The sensor is thereby the main technology involved in this sensor faucet. The valves close and flow stops once the hands are removed from in front of the sensor.

• Spout

This is the part of the faucet that is meant for designs. The spout of a faucet is the visible part that holds all other components. It comes in a range of shapes, sizes ad designs and it can be used to help in washroom decor.

• Power source

A power source is necessary to run the valve, sensor and electronics in the sensor faucet. The power source can be one of the following:

• A dry cell battery
• A low voltage current from an AC motor

Solenoid valve

This solenoid-activated valve is a rubber-like disk that controls water flow by opening or closing. The valve opens when the sensor detects hands and stops when hands are no longer detected.
Let's have a look at some such sensor faucets.

1. Melo Automatic Commercial Sensor Faucet (also available in Oil Rubbed Bronze or Gold Finish)

2. Salina Commercial Automatic Touchless Sink Faucet

3. Contemporary Infrared Waterfall Commercial Automatic Motion Sensor Faucet

• Sensor faucets in restaurants help reduce water wastage

Sensor faucets are an easy solution to the problem of water wastage. This is particularly likely in public places in restaurants. Sensor faucets reduce water wastage because the faucet will only turn on in the presence of hands and will turn off when no longer in front of the sensor.

• These faucets reduce risk of contamination through contact

Another problem related to use of faucets in public washrooms is the fear of contamination. So many people are touching the same tap of the faucet that transfer of germs is very probable. By eliminating the need to touch the faucet in any way, sensor faucets minimize contamination.

Where they can be installed
Sensor faucets are suitable for use in public places like restaurants for the numerous benefits they have. Apart from their commercial use, they can also be used in residential areas.

Durability and ease of use
Since sensor faucets do not need to be touched, have no valves or taps that need to be turned, they are less likely to be damaged and need repair. At the same time, this makes their use much easier.