How does a touchless faucet work? – All you need to know

Even though all touchless faucets have the same technology. There is a slight difference between touchless kitchen faucets and bathroom faucets.Touchless kitchen faucets have several components that work together to trigger the flow of water when you wave your hand in front of them.

1. Sensor

This is the part of your touchless faucet that senses when you wave your hand in front of it and then triggers the water flow. It also has a timer that shuts off after a few minutes so it won’t waste any water if you don’t want to use it anymore.

2. Solenoid Valve

This is another part of your touchless kitchen faucet that controls how much water flows through it at any given time by opening or closing an electrical circuit. When you wave your hand in front of the sensor it will send an electrical signal down through the solenoid valve which makes it open or close the water flow.

3. The Handle

In addition to controlling the water pressure, the handle also controls the water temperature. By moving the handle, you can choose between cold and hot water. Most faucets utilize a cartridge that directs the water flow. Newer models, such as those from Moen, use electronic control systems.

4. Power Source

The power source can be as simple as batteries or an electrical outlet that powers up the sensor and solenoid valve. Without electricity, these devices will not automatically turn on when they detect movement nearby.