Kitchen Faucets With Touch2O Technology
Kitchen faucets with Touch2O technology turn on and off by touching one of the four sensor points on the faucet with any part of the body, such as a finger, wrist or even an elbow. Does this Spark an idea?
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How It Works
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Sensors in the faucet react to the capacitance in the body. Touch2O technology is "capacitive" (reacting to electricity). The human body acts like a capacitor, storing electric energy, and generates a "capacitance" of approximately 22 pico farads (an electronic unit of measure). Touch sensors in the faucet are designed to detect electricity transmitted through the skin (similar to what happens when you get an electric shock after walking across carpet and the touching something metal). A sensor transforms this electric charge into a signal that the device can understand.
Power Source
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A LED light indicates when the batteries must be changed. The faucet utilizes a battery pack containing four C batteries. It's positioned on the floor of the cupboard, underneath the sink.
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Installation
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Touch 2O faucets are suitable for any type of sink. The Touch2O faucet can be installed onto any sink, even stainless steel, but it is not advised for metal countertops or within four inches of metal backsplashes.
Controlling Temperature and Water Flow
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The temperature and flow settings are controlled manually. The faucet "remembers" the previous temperature and water flow setting used; however, the settings can be manually adjusted using the handles.
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References
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