Category: Sensor Taps

Sensor Tap vs Traditional Tap: Differences and Which To Choose

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Functionality and cleanliness are requirements regardless of where you are. This is why it’s necessary to install a standard tap, or ‘faucet’, as it allows you and your visitors to do various kitchen or bathroom tasks and, most importantly, wash their hands. 

When installing these facilities, the main focus is whether to use manually operated or automated taps. Due to their simplicity and the small number of parts that function, traditional taps are typically less expensive and more reliable than sensor taps, which need a power source, sensor, and a solenoid-operated valve. 

However, there may be other factors that one should consider in addition to the cost. So let’s take a look at the difference between a sensor and a traditional tap. 

What Are Sensor Taps?

sensor taps

With sensor taps, the user is not required to manually turn on and off the tap because the water flow is triggered by the presence of hands in the wash basin. Removing your hands from the wash basin cuts off the water flow when using a sensor tap.

Advantages Of Sensor Taps

Maintaining hygiene, which is crucial following a pandemic, has increased the demand for contactless technologies and utilities. People are switching to sensor taps because of how crucial this is in public and private toilets. 

Sensor taps are the ideal illustration of how technology has improved the safety and hygiene of our everyday activities. While you can strive to periodically sanitise the bathrooms, sensor technology and automatic faucets can lessen the time and labour-intensiveness of manual deep cleaning and the intervals between each one.

Here are some of the advantages of sensor taps. 

Accessibility

The accessibility of sensor taps to all users is a benefit that is seldom highlighted. This is especially important when considering people with agility and mobility issues. Users with mobility issues gain from not having to stretch for and manually control the taps. 

Most people underestimate their physical abilities to carry out seemingly easy tasks like washing their hands, but sensor taps make these much easier for a significant portion of the community.

Better Hygiene

To operate a conventional tap, users must touch the handle or tap. Since people typically do this with dirty hands, they touch the same germs right away after washing them. When the handle is touched or used, more germs are introduced to the surface.

Sensors are incorporated into the handle of automatic faucets to detect motion. As a result, it instantaneously regulates the flow of water when an item, such as a hand, appears in front of it. 

By doing this, there is no need to come into contact with the handle at all, and repeated cross-contamination is avoided between uses. When sensor taps are regularly maintained, the levels of hygiene are significantly better.

Disadvantages Of Sensor Taps

While there are various advantages of sensor taps, there are also some disadvantages that you need to consider before making a decision. Some of the disadvantages include the following.

Reliance On Energy

Sensor taps need a power source to function, such as batteries or a power source. This reliance on electricity may be a drawback in locations with unstable power supplies or during blackouts. 

Additionally, the continuous replacement of batteries is another expense associated with battery-powered sensor tap maintenance.

However, the TOTO sensor tap is self-powered, meaning it does not require batteries or an electrical outlet to function. Instead, they use the water flow’s kinetic energy to power the sensor and turn on the tap.

Cost

Standard faucets or self-closing taps are typically less expensive than sensor taps. Due to the requirement for electrical connections and sensor calibration, installation expenses may also be higher.

What Are Traditional Taps?

traditional taps

A common choice for residential taps is a traditional tap. The water flow is initiated by twisting a lever or a knob on the front of the fixture, which is how they are controlled. Traditional taps are turned on and off by pulling and releasing the handle, and water flows when the handle or knob is turned. These types of taps can be fitted in your bathroom or kitchen.

Advantages Of Traditional Taps

Traditional taps, usually called manual faucets, have endured as dependable and practical fixtures in residences and commercial buildings worldwide. Although newer options like sensor taps have been made available by technology, the traditional tap still provides several advantages that make it a popular choice for many individuals.

Long-Term Durability

Traditional taps have been recognised for their reliability and durability. Since they have fewer moving parts and a straightforward design, they are less likely to experience technical difficulties over time, providing steady water flow.

Ease Of Maintenance

Traditional taps require fewer parts and don’t have any electronic components, making them relatively easy to upkeep and repair. It is frequently easy to replace the troubling aspect if an element starts to wear out or leak.

Disadvantages Of Traditional Taps

Traditional taps have their own set of drawbacks despite being frequently used and praised for their simplicity. Understanding the potential disadvantages of keeping with conventional manual taps is essential, as modern technology tends to change how we connect with our surroundings.

Accessibility 

Individuals with poor hand dexterity, arthritis, or other physical disabilities may find it challenging to use traditional taps. It could be painful or difficult for them to turn handles or levers.

Poor Hygiene

Traditional taps necessitate physical contact to function, which causes worries regarding cleanliness, especially in public areas. Having multiple people touching the faucet increases the chances of spreading germs and bacteria.

The Perfect Tap Is One That Does Not Make Washing Your Hands A Challenge 

The decision between sensor taps and traditional taps eventually boils down to your individual needs, budget, and the amount of convenience and hygiene you want to attain.

At FullSun, Singapore’s TOTO supplier, you can get advice and your questions answered by professional consultants who will recommend the perfect washlet and toilet bowl in Singapore for your bathroom. Drop by our showroom to browse through all the different ranges of TOTO products, or contact us at 62950966 for more information.

TOTO Year-End Sale: 4 Items You Should Look Out For

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The end of the year is nearly! In a few weeks, we will bid goodbye to 2021 and welcome the new year with new resolutions, new bathroom features, new everything.

While 2021 may seem like another year, the past year has been pretty challenging for many of us as there were plenty of ups and downs with COVID-19 threatening to keep us all indoors. As such, we all long for normalcy and are more eager for something to celebrate.

For this reason, we’re having the TOTO Year-End Sale so that you can replace some of your old bathroom accessories for the new year! After all, year-end sales are the ones that we always look forward to, thanks to greater discounts and savings compared to mid-year sales, etc.

What are the items to look out for? 

Ranging from faucets, water taps, shower sets to basins and Washlet + Ecowasher/bidet seat, our TOTO year-end sale is here for you to create a better bathroom experience at home. Let’s take a look at some of the bathroom items that you should look out for.

Bear in mind that all TOTO products are going at a 30% discount whereas the TOTO toilet bowl + Washlet/Ecowasher bundles are going at a 40% discount. Without further ado, here are the items that you should look out for:

1. TOTO toilet + Washlet/Ecowasher bundles

TOTO toilets on their own are equipped with TOTO Clean Synergy technologies such as CeFiONtect, tornado flush, eWater+, etc. These technologies combined with TOTO’s rimless toilet bowl design make cleaning a lot easier and keep the toilet clean at all times.

When you purchase a TOTO toilet + Washlet/Ecowasher bundle during this year-end sale, you get to save up to 40% of the original cost. Take the C769ESI and TCF4911SP bundle as an example. The initial cost of this bundle is $3,800, after the 40% discount, it’s now $2,280 – a saving of $1,520!

 

TOTO Washlet

TOTO toilet + Washlet bundle

The one-piece toilet features a stylish, sleek design with a dual flush system, which is a convenient way of manually selecting the water volume of each flush and you get to save water.

Meanwhile, the multi-function Washlet comes with remote control and is fully equipped with a comfortable rear, front, and oscillating cleansing functions. It also has an adjustable warm air dryer, auto powerful deodoriser, soft closing seat and cover, heated seat with temperature control, and Pre-mist water spraying function.

2. TOTO Basins

Oftentimes we think that our bathroom basins hold little to zero significance in enhancing our bathroom experience. While this may be true for some, TOTO’s washbasins have proven this theory wrong with the integration of CeFiONtect technology during the basin’s manufacturing process.

It is the same ultra-smooth ceramic glaze that coats TOTO’s toilets as the microscopic surface ridges are far smaller than waste particles, leaving no place for debris to gain a foothold on the basin. It’s also extremely durable and hydrophilic, allowing water to spread easily over the basin and wash away debris.

One example of TOTO’s basins that comes with this specification is the L5715E. This console basin is manufactured with TOTO’s Clean Synergy Technology (CeFiONtect) to prevent debris from accumulating on the basin’s surface.

TOTO Bathroom Basin

TOTO Console Basin

Like other TOTO products, this basin is going at a 30% discount with an initial cost of $398. After the discount which is worth $119.40, it costs $278.60. With the specs above, this TOTO basin is value-worthy in the long run and you get to enhance your bathroom aesthetic with its simple yet sophisticated appearance.

3. TOTO Shower Set

Aside from the toilet + Washer/Ecowasher bundle and basins, TOTO’s year-end sale is also extended to shower sets – one of the bathroom fixtures that are responsible to give you a nice, refreshing shower.

A typical water heater usually comes with its own shower set but if you want to elevate your showering experience, TOTO has a range of shower sets that work to do just that. One example is the 3-Way Shower Column Set TX493SRR.

 

TOTO Shower Set

TOTO Shower Set

Available in chrome, this 3-way shower column set allows you to diversify your showering experience in three different ways with its hand shower, overhead shower, and bath spout.

With the ability to handle 0.05-0.75 MPa, this shower column set initially costs $1,150. After the 30% discount worth $345, it’s going at $805. And if you’ve been on the lookout for a new shower column, this is your chance to get one!

  1. TOTO Faucet

With a store-wide discount of 30% on all TOTO products including bathroom faucets, you can now replace your old faucets with a newer, modern looking one by TOTO. Because if not now, then when else can you get good quality faucets by TOTO – a winner of the 2018 Red Dot Design Award?

Featuring a subtle, sharp design, TOTO’s GA series has an elegant, timeless appearance that can upgrade your daily bathroom experience thanks to its subtle curves of the spout and handle, sharpness of the edges, and refined proportions of the whole faucet, combined in quiet harmony.

One example of TOTO’s award-winning GA series faucets is the TLG04307S. Made of brass, this faucet is equipped with TOTO’s aerated water technology, ECOCAP which adds air to the water to achieve a full water jet with less amount of water usage.

 

TOTO Faucet

TOTO GA Series Faucet

It also has a long-lasting, comfortable glide mechanism for a smooth operation and high corrosion resistance plating so that it doesn’t rust easily. With an initial cost of $500, you get to save $150 with the year-end sale discount (30%) and purchase this faucet at $350!

Should you buy TOTO products during the year-end sale? 

It depends on what you’re planning to purchase as well as considering your budget. On normal days, TOTO products are sold at their original prices, which can sometimes cause a burden on your wallet or bank account.

However, you should take this opportunity to purchase TOTO products as the items are going at 30% and even 40% at most store wide. Without a doubt, TOTO year-end sales can help you to save money on creating a better bathroom experience.

At Fullsun, we offer a variety of TOTO products to revolutionise bathrooms across Singapore. Checkout our online store for the year-end sale and more.

Things That Make Sensor Taps Superior Compared To Traditional Hand-Operated Taps

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Things That Make Sensor Taps Superior Compared To Traditional Hand-Operated TapsFaucet may not seem something that needs a lot of consideration. However, buying a faucet solely based on whether you like how it looks may affect a lot of more important things like water conservation, ease of use and maintenance. This where you realize that choosing any sanitary ware and fittings for your bathroom, even something as small as faucet, requires a lot of though. A faucet is the most frequently used fixture of a sink. The constant use can make a faucet malfunction, causing the continuous dripping of water. This is one of the main reasons why a faucet has to be durable first and yet aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

With that, sensor taps are great option compared to traditional hand-operated taps if you want to conserve water. Here are the advantages of sensor taps that definitely makes the choice worth it.

When It Comes To Water Conservation, Sensor Taps Wins Hands Down!
Traditional taps can use up to 10-15 liters of water per minute. In comparison, Fullsun’s TOTO EcoCap offer flow rate of as little as 3.6 liters per minute. It allows you to wash your hands without guilt because it significantly reduces water consumption. This is made possible by mixing air with water which saves water without any loss in stream volume.

Sensor Taps Use Minimal Energy Every Use
Sometimes, people worry that while sensor taps may save water, it may also increase their energy usage. But with TOTO Self Power technology, accurate hand detection means only the minimum necessary amount of water is used, while located inside the unit is the second technology, a generator that harnesses the energy from water flowing through the tap to make the micro-sensor energy-self-sufficient.
Energy-saving initiatives are now everywhere since it’s becoming obvious that the global environment is no longer the same as it used to be and that it could use a little help from people. But more than the global impact that this could do, it’s evident that finding out the best ways to save power on an individual level is more beneficial for us when it comes to cost-cutting. Considering that, it will surprise you how much energy your bathroom consumes every day since it can easily be the most popular and used room in the house despite being the smallest. So when you’re trying to implement energy-saving in your house, don’t forget about the things you can do in your bathroom to help with that.

Sensor Taps Saves You From Wiping Water Splashes All The Time
If you hate entering your bathroom with the sink countertop full of water splashes, sensor taps are definitely for you. Aside from its water and energy saving ability, the flow can also be pre-set. This prevents users from selecting a flow rate that’s too powerful, which helps to reduce splashing and means that the bathroom stays cleaner.

Sensor Taps Are No-Touch Taps Which Makes Them More Hygienic
If you share a bathroom with other family members or roommates, it would be natural to be concerned about cross contamination, especially when someone in the house is sick. With sensor taps, there will be no need to touch the tap with your hands at any point while you wash your hands. You simply position your hand right under the tap to let the water flow, when you’re done remove your hands and the water will stop flowing.

People Prefer Sensor Taps In Public Washrooms Since It Eliminates Spread Of Germs And Bacteria
As hands-free taps are installed in an ever-wider range of locations, customers increasingly expect them to be provided as part of a high quality washroom environment. If you’re installing hands-free taps in your premises for the first time it’s always worth including some clear signage to ensure that visitors know how to use them. Overall however we find that modern hands-free taps are very intuitive to use and completely remove many of the user-error problems that can occur with traditional manually operated taps, such as people leaving the taps running, scalding themselves with water that’s too hot, or splashing water over the washroom.

Did you know that a faucet leaking 10 drips every minute wastes 526 gallons of water per year? Lack of water is the greatest challenge humanity faces in many parts of the world. It’s best to conserve water as much as we can before it’s too late. Check the faucet you plan on buying to see how much volume of water it will use in a minute. This where you realize that design isn’t all there is to it when choosing any sanitary ware and fittings for your bathroom. Water is essential for our everyday living as we used it for bathing, washing dishes and clothes as well as cleaning the house. But you should also remember that fresh water is not infinite, so we have to do our share of water conservation if we don’t want to experience extreme water scarcity.

Have you decided to purchase sensor taps for your bathroom then? Visit us at https://www.fullsun.com.sg/ to get some ideas or reach us at 62950966 and we’ll surely help you get quality sanitary wares and fittings as well as accessories for your bathroom!