Architect and Builder June 2020 | Page 67

IMPROVING HYGIENE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BATHROOMS In times when hygiene is given special attention, the importance of the topic of hand washing also increases – after all, hands are the most frequent carriers of germs. GROHE touch free product solutions meet high hygiene standards in both the public and private sectors. GROHE offers a wide range of electronic fittings and control panels with integrated infrared sensors. KEY BENEFITS OF GROHE TOUCH FREE TECHNOLOGY Touch free hygiene • Hygienic hand-washing without touching the tap • Minimise transmission of germs • Automatic flushing to cut the risk of Legionella growth in periods when no water is used • Optimised inner water guide causes a significant reduction of dead space inside the tap, providing the perfect mixing ratio of hot and cold water and a minimised risk of microbial contamination • Thermal disinfection against germs such as Legionella Sustainable ease-to-use • Touch free activation of the water flow with hand movement • Reliable and precise sensor technology • Automatic start-stop feature saves water as it ensures that water only flows when someone actually holds their hands under the spout Plug-and-play installation • Installation and putting into service are straightforward, the tap is ready for use in a few minutes • Settings can be easily adjusted via remote control • Selected products with Bluetooth® can communicate with smartphones, making it easier to transparently control consumption data and set a variety of functions • Taps are available both mains and battery operated, with low-energy electronics ensuring a long service life of 7 years (with 150 operations per day) without changing the battery For further information contact: [email protected] www.lixil.co.za