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