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Solutions with no manual contact /

HYGIENE AND CONTROLLING 90% WATER
BACTERIAL PROLIFERATION AND ENERGY SAVINGS

Opens/closes automatically, Water savings
with no manual contact Compared to conventional mixers and taps,
DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are operated DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps can offer
by active 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.
from the detection zone. • Automatic shut-off and split delivery Hygiene and controlling
bacterial proliferation
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
60 seconds every 24 hours after the last use of pressure variations in the system. The flow rate Reduced-stagnation
solenoid valve
(programmable on some models). can be adjusted from 1.5 to 6 lpm.
Reduced-stagnation solenoid valve Energy savings
Most solenoid valves are fitted with a rubber membrane The electronic mixers and taps do not require much
behind which water stagnates and is not renewed. energy to operate. DELABIE has chosen infrared
This can lead to bacterial proliferation. active pulse technology, a low-power consumption
DELABIE has developed a technology without 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 of
niches where bacteria can develop� 350,000 cycles (i.e. 3 to 6 years) depending
The solenoid valve's self-cleaning system on the frequency of use. No manual contact
with a calibrated groove reduces the build-up of dirt. The Lithium batteries are widely available, affordable Conventional DELABIE
Furthermore, its slow closure eliminates water-hammer. and recyclable. mixer mixer
The significant hot water savings provided 9 lpm 3 lpm
Hygienic flow straightener by DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy 0% 90%
Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow savings.
straighteners are specially made from Hostaform ,
®
a material that is highly scale-resistant Environmental labels
(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, HQE or ESTIDAMA.
These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal
and chemical shocks undertaken in public 6.3L 0.6L
and commercial buildings for preventative or curative
treatments against the development of bacteria. 42 sec. 12 sec.

Pathogen-free mixers and taps Water savings per use
DELABIE guarantees that its mixers and taps COMPARISONS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
will be delivered free from pathogenic bacteria. Comparison between a conventional mixer and a DELABIE electronic mixer
Water
Flow rate Wetting Soaping Rinsing consumption
6.3L
5 sec. 30 sec. 7 sec.
9L 42 sec.

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

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