Plumbing Fixtures Birmingham: Smart Technology’s Impact on Plumbing

Smart technology is making headway in our daily lives.

Now we can walk into our homes and request for Alexa to turn on the lights, the TV, and even re-order our groceries. Smart technology is also making its tracks in the plumbing industry.

A Little Trivia: According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, 10.7 million U.S. Amazon customers have an Amazon Echo, and a new trend emerges: smart bathrooms.

Companies like Kohler are leading the way in how smart technology impacts our homes and everyday lives.

“We provide thoughtful design and technologies that offer convenience and functionality to enrich your personalized experiences, making them easier, more comfortable and more enjoyable,” says David Kohler, president and CEO of Kohler Co. “Whether you’re getting ready for work, helping your children through their evening bedtime routine or simply in need of some personal relaxation, KOHLER Konnect is the next evolution of our kitchen and bathroom innovations that help make these everyday moments better.”

Plumbing Fixtures Birmingham: The Kohler Sensate Pulldown Faucet

The Sensate touchless faucet frees your hands so you can speed through cooking and cleanup tasks while enjoying a cleaner, more hygienic kitchen environment. Sensate’s intuitive Response® technology is in tune with your every move: a simple wave of your hand-or an object such as a pan or utensil-turns it on or off.

The faucet’s sensor is precision-designed to provide reliable operation every time and to prevent false activations when you’re working in the sink area. Sweep® spray creates a wide, forceful blade of water for superior cleaning. Kohler’s new docking system, DockNetik, secures the pull-down spray head to the spout using magnetic force.

FEATURES

·       Response technology provides reliable touchless on/off operation through a state-of-the-art sensor that responds in 20 milliseconds.

·       Precision activation window helps prevent false activations.

·       Two-function pull-down spray head with touch-control allows you to switch from stream to Sweep® spray.

·       Sweep® spray creates a wide, forceful blade of water for superior cleaning.

·       DockNetik®, a magnetic docking system located within the spout, smoothly glides and securely locks the spray head into place.

·       Ceramic disc valves exceed industry longevity standards, ensuring durable performance for life.

·       ProMotion® technology’s light, quiet braided hose and ball joint make the pull-down spray head easier and more comfortable to use.

·       MasterClean™ spray face features an easy-to-clean surface that withstands mineral buildup.

·       High-arch spout offers superior clearance for filling pots and cleaning.

·       Single lever handle is simple to use and makes adjusting water temperature easy.

·       Temperature memory allows faucet to be turned on and off at the temperature set during prior usage.

·       LED light indicates faucet is operational and ready to go.

·       AC-powered operation – no batteries to replace.

·       1.5 gal/min (5.7 l/min) maximum flow rate [max at 60 psi (4.14 bar)]

·       Material

·       Premium metal construction.

·       KOHLER finishes resist corrosion and tarnishing.

·       Installation

·       Single-hole installation.

·       Flexible supply lines simplify installation.

Interested in seeing it in action? Come visit us in our Birmingham showroom!