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single handle faucet versus two faucets? peter 03-06-2007
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Posted by RicodJour on March 7, 2007, 3:05 am


BobK207 wrote:
>
> Cool idea, frees up both hands
>
> but I would expect much resistance from most folks...."too clinical"

That's the way construction is - and for good reason. If you're an
early adopter, you're the test subject. When it's your house, or your
customers complaining, that's no fun. The foot pedals are old
technology in Europe and hospitals, so there's nothing really new
there.

> No temperature adjustment by foot pedal.....just on / off.

The second link I posted had a more involved operator. Electronically
controlled with separate hot and cold switches - hit both for warm.

> Still I could have water with a lot less effort while shaving

I really wish they'd put them in public bathrooms everywhere and have
sensor doors so I wouldn't have to touch the skivy door handles.

> however I doubt I could get "interior design" approval for
> installation on a pedestal sink. :)

Tell 'er it's the new code. I'll back you up. ;)

R


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Posted by Jack on March 7, 2007, 9:30 am



>
> They're both outdated anyway.
> http://www.pedalvalve.com/Residential%20Page.html
>
> R
>

I have the motion sensing (battery operated) add on unit to the existing
faucet. It only takes a minute to install but require to change the
batteries every 6 months. A hard wired motion sensing unit would be even
better, like in the public bathrooms, but require a new motion sensing
faucet and a 120V outlet under the sink. Most kitchen already have 120V
outlets under the sinks. Short kids and people in wheelchairs may have a
problem operating the pedalvalve.

Anyway, when I come out of my shop or garden both of my hands are usually
dirty so a touchless faucet is nice. The only problem is the preset pressure
and temperature, I'll guess the next generation is voice command to adjust
those.




Posted by Ashton Crusher on March 10, 2007, 12:36 pm


wrote:

>peter wrote:
>> My kitchen faucet broke. Time to shop for new kitchen faucet.
>>
>> Single handle faucets for both hot and cold water are convenient. But
>> apparently people still buy two separate faucets. Why? What is the pros and
>> cons?
>
>Personal preference driven by aesthetics or familiarity.
>
>They're both outdated anyway.
>http://www.pedalvalve.com/Residential%20Page.html
>
>R

I'll wait for a voice operated system.

Posted by Malcolm Hoar on March 10, 2007, 12:52 pm


>wrote:
>
>>peter wrote:
>>> My kitchen faucet broke. Time to shop for new kitchen faucet.
>>>
>>> Single handle faucets for both hot and cold water are convenient. But
>>> apparently people still buy two separate faucets. Why? What is the pros and
>>> cons?
>>
>>Personal preference driven by aesthetics or familiarity.
>>
>>They're both outdated anyway.
>>http://www.pedalvalve.com/Residential%20Page.html
>>
>>R
>
>I'll wait for a voice operated system.

No thanks! Who wants a faucet that replies:

"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."

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Posted by David Combs on April 9, 2007, 5:44 am



Well, with separate hot and cold you at least have total
control -- eg can get 100% hot or cold.

Obviously not for shower, etc, but better for some
applications.

David



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