Sensor Taps For Home

Infrared sensors are found in automatic taps. Its module has a tiny IR LED close to the IR photodetector. Move your hand in front of the light and the light will reflect off of your skin and back to the detector. This activates the faucet's valve which allows water to flow freely.

Although electricity or batteries are necessary for sensor taps to work, the amount of power needed is little in comparison to that needed to control the water temperature.

The longevity of a sensored tap depends on the owner and the frequency with which the fixture is used. There is hardly any upkeep involved with battery-powered devices. 

When used an average of 150 times each day, the batteries in the extraordinarily long-lasting tap will still be good for another seven years.

A sensor's infrared beam is used to activate and deactivate its taps. Placing one's hands in its path disrupts the beam and sets off the water faucet. Leave the faucet and water flow will stop automatically. Also, modern touchless taps save thousands of dollars and gallons of water every year. Traditional faucets utilize 4-6 l/min.