Simple Sensor Guide Infrared vs Time-of-Flight Sensors: A Simple Guide for Automatic Faucets Both technologies can detect a hand. The real difference is how much the faucet knows about where that hand is. Automatic faucets can look almost identical from the outside while using very different sensing methods inside. Two of the most common technologies discussed today are traditional infrared proximity sensing and Time-of-Flight, often […]
2026 AEC / MEP Specification Guide Commercial Specification Technical specification guide • Commercial • Updated 2026 BathSelect™ Shower Heads: Verified Customer & Performance Evidence Customer evidence supports evaluation of water pressure, spray coverage, rainfall distribution, waterfall delivery, LED operation, installation, finish quality and large-format shower-head performance. 6 Distinct Products Multiple shower-head technologies and mounting configurations represented Rainfall + Waterfall Broad rainfall and directional waterfall delivery […]
Bathroom Design • Ultra-Luxury Shower Comparison 2026 BathSelect™ vs THG Paris: Which Luxury Shower System Is Better? BathSelect™ and THG Paris represent two distinctly different visions of luxury. THG Paris approaches the shower through decorative craftsmanship, prestigious materials and individually specified fittings. BathSelect™ offers a more system-oriented route, with complete configurations combining rainfall, waterfall, body sprays, handheld showering, thermostatic or digital controls and multiple architectural […]
Bathroom Design • Luxury Shower Comparison 2026 BathSelect™ vs GROHE: Which Luxury Shower System Is Better? GROHE and BathSelect™ approach premium showering from different directions. GROHE is particularly strong in intuitive thermostatic shower controls and highly engineered modular systems. BathSelect™ offers a wider path toward the complete private spa, with coordinated rainfall, waterfall, body sprays, handheld showering, digital displays and thermostatic controls. BathSelect™ specializes in […]
Commercial Touchless Faucet Commissioning — Sensor, Flow, Temperature, Power & Wash-Station Verification 2026 A commercial touchless faucet is not fully complete when it has been mounted to the countertop and connected to water and power. Before a building is turned over to the owner, the faucet should be tested as part of the complete wash station. Sensor range may need adjustment. Water may strike the […]
Commercial Touchless Faucet Temperature Control — Mixing Valves, Thermostatic Safety & Anti-Scald Design 2026 Touchless faucet specifications often devote considerable attention to sensor technology, flow rate and power supply while treating water temperature as a secondary plumbing issue. In reality, temperature control can be one of the most important engineering decisions within a commercial handwashing station. A sensor can determine when water begins and ends, […]
“`html Hospitality Design Selection Unique Design Hospitality Faucets A curated study of two distinctive faucet forms selected for luxury hotels, destination resorts, branded residences, and architect-led bathroom environments. Each fixture introduces a deliberate visual identity at the vanity while supporting broader coordination between basin geometry, surface materials, lighting, hardware, and surrounding architectural finishes. Architectural Intent Specify the faucet as part of the complete vanity composition—not […]
Heavy-Duty Facility Restroom Systems Specification Strategy for Touchless Faucet and Soap Dispenser Systems in Large Facilities Large heavy-duty facilities require restroom systems that can perform under constant use, cleaning cycles, public traffic, and maintenance pressure. Touchless faucets and automatic soap dispenser systems should be selected as coordinated assemblies, not separate accessories. In airports, stadiums, universities, hospitals, transportation centers, distribution facilities, industrial campuses, and large office […]
Fontana Touchless Systems™ Technical Resource Network Engineering Resources for Commercial Touchless Restroom Planning This resource block brings together Fontana Touchless Systems™ engineering references and recognized industry resources for restroom accessibility, water efficiency, hygiene, BIM coordination, sensor commissioning, maintenance planning, future-proofing, and lifecycle performance management. Engineering Focus Areas Sensor Field Design False Activation Control ADA Reach Power Reliability Water Quality BIM Coordination Digital Commissioning Lifecycle Auditing […]