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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.). • Flow rate regulated at 3 lpm
DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps have a duty DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are regulated
flush programme. at 3 lpm. The flow rate remains constant regardless of
An automatic flush takes place for approximately pressure variations in the system. The flow rate can be
60 seconds every 24 hours after the last use adjusted from 1.4 (see environmental labels) to 6 lpm. Reduced-stagnation
(programmable on some models). solenoid valve
Energy savings
Reduced-stagnation solenoid valve The electronic mixers and taps do not require
Most solenoid valves are fitted with a rubber membrane much energy to operate. For battery-operated
behind which water stagnates and is not renewed. models, DELABIE has chosen infrared active pulse
This can lead to bacterial proliferation. technology, a low-power consumption solution.
DELABIE has developed a technology without The infrared beam is emitted intermittently, saving
a membrane (patented system). energy while ensuring effective detection.
With this piston-operated solenoid valve, water Battery-operated models have an average lifespan
is drained and renewed with every use which reduces of 350,000 cycles (i.e. 3 to 6 years) depending
niches where bacteria can develop. on the frequency of use.
The solenoid valve's self-cleaning system The Lithium batteries are widely available,
with a calibrated groove reduces the build-up of dirt. affordable and recyclable. No manual contact
Furthermore, its slow closure eliminates water-hammer.
The exceptional hot water savings provided
Conventional
DELABIE
by DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy water controls water controls
Hygienic flow straightener savings. 9 lpm 3 lpm
Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow 0% 90%
®
straighteners are specially made from Hostaform , Environmental labels
a material that is highly scale-resistant The water and energy saving performance
(build-up of scale is 10 times slower). of DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps means that
They minimise water retention and the build-up of dirt, the buildings achieve the highest performance
and prevent the spread of germs.
standards for international rating schemes such
as LEED, BREEAM or HQE.
PEX flexible hoses For more information see page 8.
These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal
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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