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Franke Protronic-S Aqua 130 self closing water saving hands free tap

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Franke Protronic-S Aqua 130 self closing water saving hands free tap Franke Protronic-S Aqua 130 self closing water saving hands free tap PROTRONIC-S battery-supplied washbasin mixer with touch-free operation, DN 15 with aerator and integrated flow control, for connection to hot and cold water supply, polished chromium-plated brass. With temperature selection lever and conversion set for concealed mixing device, 6 V battery. This is an industrial tap suitable for high usage such as food processing plants, factories, public washrooms and hospitals. The hands free tap or sensor tap can be set to run for a certain time. The default is 60 seconds.  What makes this tap so suitable for industrial and commercial use is that the temperature of the water can be set. This is important for health and safety, especially in work environments. Specifications Gross weight 2.00 kg Net weight 1.90 kg Type of mounting mounted on product Type of operation sensor operation P...

How to select a kitchen sink mixer

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Kitchen sink mixers are expensive items and should be selected based on practicality first and secondly aesthetics. Yes, off-course budget comes first but that is obvious.  So let’s see what is important in a kitchen sink mixer. Deck or wall mounted mixers This is a major consideration and one that must be decided on quite early on in the building phase. If you are going to decide on a wall mounted kitchen mixer than your plumber must chase into the wall and connect the fittings. If you are going to use a deck mounted mixer your plumber must install angle valves in the wall and the kitchen company must make sure there are holes in the granite top for the tap to fit in.  Also the type of kitchen sink will have an influence on your decision. Some kitchen sinks come with holes pre-drilled so then you don't have a choice. Most high end and designer mixers are deck mounted.  So if you want something fancy with bells and whistles design your kitchen around a deck moun...