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Electronic basin controls /

HYGIENE EXCEPTIONAL WATER
AND INFECTION CONTROL AND ENERGY SAVINGS: 90%

Opens/closes automatically, Exceptional water savings
with no manual contact Compared to conventional mixers and taps,
Electronic mixers and taps are operated by active DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps can offer
infrared detection. maximum water savings. They ensure the manager’s
Flow opens when the detector senses hands water bills can be reduced whilst preserving user
and shuts off automatically when hands are removed comfort. BASINS
from the detection zone. • Automatic shut-off and split delivery Hygiene and infection control
No manual contact prevents the spread of germs The mixer or tap shuts off automatically when hands
by hand. are removed from the detection zone.
This removes the risk of waste through negligence.
Anti-bacterial duty flush programme The anti-blocking security activates to prevent
If a mixer or tap is not used for prolonged periods the mixer or tap from flowing continuously.
of time, water stagnates in the pipework, which The flow time is reduced to the necessary minimum
favours the development of bacteria (e.g. isolated (wetting, rinsing).
points-of-use, facilities closed during holidays, etc.).
DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps have a duty • Flow rate regulated at 3 lpm
flush programme. DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are regulated
An automatic flush takes place for approximately at 3 lpm. The flow rate remains constant regardless of
60 seconds every 24 hours after the last use pressure variations in the system. The flow rate can be Reduced-stagnation
(programmable on some models). adjusted from 1.4 (see environmental labels) to 6 lpm. solenoid valve
Reduced-stagnation solenoid valve Energy savings
Most solenoid valves are fitted with a rubber membrane The electronic mixers and taps do not require
behind which water stagnates and is not renewed. much energy to operate. For battery-operated
This can lead to bacterial proliferation. models, DELABIE has chosen infrared active pulse
DELABIE has developed a technology without technology, a low-power consumption solution.
a membrane (patented system). The infrared beam is emitted intermittently, saving
With this piston-operated solenoid valve, water energy while ensuring effective detection.
is drained and renewed with every use which reduces Battery-operated models have an average lifespan
niches where bacteria can develop. of 350,000 cycles (i.e. 3 to 6 years) depending
The solenoid valve's self-cleaning system on the frequency of use.
with a calibrated groove reduces the build-up of dirt. The Lithium batteries are widely available, No manual contact
Furthermore, its slow closure eliminates water-hammer. affordable and recyclable.
The exceptional hot water savings provided Conventional DELABIE
Hygienic flow straightener by DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy water controls water controls
9 lpm
3 lpm
Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow savings. 0% 90%
straighteners are specially made from Hostaform , Environmental labels
®
a material that is highly scale-resistant
(build-up of scale is 10 times slower). The water and energy saving performance
They minimise water retention and the build-up of dirt, of DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps means that
and prevent the spread of germs. the buildings achieve the highest performance
standards for international rating schemes such
PEX flexible hoses as LEED, BREEAM or HQE.
These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal For more information see page 8.
and chemical shocks undertaken in public
and commercial buildings for preventative or curative
treatments against the development of bacteria. 4.8L 0.6L
32 sec. 12 sec.

Water savings per use
COMPARISONS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
Conventional controls & DELABIE's electronic controls comparison
Water
Flow rate Wetting Soaping Rinsing
consumption
4.8L
5 sec. 20 sec. 7 sec.
9L 32 sec.

0.6L
5 sec. 7 sec.
3L
12 sec.

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