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Time flow basin controls /

HYGIENE AND CONTROLLING 85% WATER
BACTERIAL PROLIFERATION AND ENERGY SAVINGS

Automatic timed shut-off, with no manual contact Water savings
DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps shut off Compared to conventional mixers and taps,
automatically once the push-button has been pressed DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps can offer
and the valve has opened. maximum water savings. They ensure the manager’s
No manual contact after washing prevents water bills can be reduced whilst preserving user
the spread of germs by hand. comfort. BASINS
Hygiene and controlling
• Automatic shut-off and split delivery bacterial proliferation
Hygienic flow straightener The mixer or tap shuts off automatically after
Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow approximately 7 seconds of flow.
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straighteners are specially made from Hostaform , DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps remove
a material that is highly scale-resistant the risk of waste through negligence.
(build-up of scale is 10 times slower). The AB anti-blocking system available on certain
They minimise water retention and the build-up of dirt, models, prevents the valve from being blocked
and prevent the spread of germs. in the open position.
The flow time is reduced to the necessary minimum
PEX flexible hoses (wetting, rinsing).
These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal
and chemical shocks undertaken in public • Flow rate regulated at 3 lpm
and commercial buildings for preventative or curative DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps are regulated Optimised time flow
treatments against the development of bacteria. at 3 lpm. The flow rate remains constant regardless
of pressure variations in the system.
The flow rate is pre-set at 3 lpm at 3 bar. However, Conventional DELABIE
it can be adjusted from 1.4 (see environmental labels) mixer mixer
DESIGN to 6 lpm. 9 lpm 3 lpm
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Commercial environments and design Energy savings
DELABIE's products, known for their endurance DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps operate
and reliability, have a timeless design. completely autonomously with no need for an electrical
The diversity of the product range fits in perfectly supply. They do not consume any power at all.
with any commercial installation. The significant hot water savings provided by
In an office building or a shopping centre it is paramount DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy savings.
that the product design fits in with its surroundings.
In prison, products must be resistant and secure: Ecological
concealed mechanisms, streamlined design, etc. DELABIE's time flow mixers and taps are made
from materials that are 100% recyclable which 4.8L 0.7L
Design without constraints ensures that the products receive the best ecological
Aesthetic products are subject to less vandalism assessment in their category. 32 sec. 14 sec.
as they are better respected.
The smooth shape of the mixers and taps reduces Environmental labels Water savings per use
the build-up of dirt and facilitates cleaning. The water and energy saving performance
Easy but secure access to the control mechanisms of DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps means that
ensures easy maintenance. the buildings achieve the highest performance
standards for international rating schemes such
as LEED, BREEAM or HQE.
For more information see page 8.

COMPARISONS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
Comparison between a conventional mixer and a DELABIE time flow mixer
Water
Flow rate Wetting Soaping Rinsing
consumption
4.8L
5 sec. 20 sec. 7 sec.
9L 32 sec.

0.7L
7 sec. 7 sec.
3L
14 sec.

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