Home Depot[homedepot.com] has FLOW Motion Activated Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet w/ Motion Sensor & Pull-Down Sprayer for $119. Shipping is free. Valid through today.
The sensor is like a switch - it activates a solenoid that turns the water on/off. The handle is what sets the temperature and flowrate (which can also be used to turn the water off "manually"). The solenoid can also be bypassed to be always on, meaning the whole thing behaves as a regular faucet.
The unit will also turn on when the sprayer is pulled down - of course that feature is negated when the solenoid is bypassed (above).
The proximity to the sensor for its activation is probably less than 1-2" or so. If you have something SUPER reflective (E.g. outside of a chromed pot), it might be extended another inch or so - the only time I have issues with the water turning off accidentally is when I wash a big pot and get it too close to the sensor, but honestly I've subconsciously changed my washing habits to avoid it. I've never had issues with it spontaneously turning on, except when there's a water droplet on the actual sensor, and it will refuse to turn off unless you wipe off the sensor. There's also a 3 minute auto shutoff from when you activate it.
The batteries last just about forever - I don't think I've changed mine the entire time it's been installed and that includes when we changed countertops.
All in all a great faucet for the money, and I'd absolutely buy again.
I've had one for about a year now and it's been reliable and unlikely we will ever go back to a traditional faucet.
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
I have a similar design and find myself waving my hands over almost every kitchen faucet I use because it works so well at home. It's a fantastic feature and one I'll choose to not live without.
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Home Depot[homedepot.com] has FLOW Motion Activated Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet w/ Motion Sensor & Pull-Down Sprayer for $99. Shipping is free. Valid through today.
Is the motion activated one really worth it at $50 more, basically double the price? Seems gimmicky, people have been using their forearms or elbows for ages to turn on faucets and avoid cross contamination with dirty hands...
I've had one for about a year now and it's been reliable and unlikely we will ever go back to a traditional faucet.
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
I've had one for about a year now and it's been reliable and unlikely we will ever go back to a traditional faucet.
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
I have a similar design and find myself waving my hands over almost every kitchen faucet I use because it works so well at home. It's a fantastic feature and one I'll choose to not live without.
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I've had one for about a year now and it's been reliable and unlikely we will ever go back to a traditional faucet.
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
We've had one for 2-3 years.
The sensor is like a switch - it activates a solenoid that turns the water on/off. The handle is what sets the temperature and flowrate (which can also be used to turn the water off "manually"). The solenoid can also be bypassed to be always on, meaning the whole thing behaves as a regular faucet.
The unit will also turn on when the sprayer is pulled down - of course that feature is negated when the solenoid is bypassed (above).
The proximity to the sensor for its activation is probably less than 1-2" or so. If you have something SUPER reflective (E.g. outside of a chromed pot), it might be extended another inch or so - the only time I have issues with the water turning off accidentally is when I wash a big pot and get it too close to the sensor, but honestly I've subconsciously changed my washing habits to avoid it. I've never had issues with it spontaneously turning on, except when there's a water droplet on the actual sensor, and it will refuse to turn off unless you wipe off the sensor. There's also a 3 minute auto shutoff from when you activate it.
The batteries last just about forever - I don't think I've changed mine the entire time it's been installed and that includes when we changed countertops.
All in all a great faucet for the money, and I'd absolutely buy again.
Is the motion activated one really worth it at $50 more, basically double the price? Seems gimmicky, people have been using their forearms or elbows for ages to turn on faucets and avoid cross contamination with dirty hands...
Yes. I was asking the same question as you and now that I've used it I don't want to go back. Bought a new house and one of the first things we did was replace the kitchen faucets with another one of these because we loved it so much. Of course the wife wanted matte black which is $40 more for some reason.
Part of me wants to buy one for backstock lol. I'd like to have one in the basement for the basement sink. Now i need a new sink, new cabinets, new counters, etc.
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I have a similar design and find myself waving my hands over almost every kitchen faucet I use because it works so well at home. It's a fantastic feature and one I'll choose to not live without.
I bought this last year when it was $99. I love it. I find myself trying to motion activate other faucets in the home when I am not paying attention. You have to actively move your hand in front of the sensor so you can scrub in the sink without it coming on. You still have to move the handle for temperature changes. The only annoying things I have found is if you are washing a large pan it can turn off the water, and if you get soap suds on the sensor you have to wipe it before it will work.
Is the nozzle metal or plastic? And does anybody know why the other Flow motion sensor faucet on sale today (https://www.homedepot.com/p/FLOW-.../311807967 ) is $40 more? It's a different style, but seems to have the same features at the $119 model.
Bought last year for $99 and the faucet neck wiggles. When you move, remove, or replace the hose head the neck wiggles around. I have had 3 replacements sent by Biobidet and all of them wiggle. If you don't mind having a faucet that isn't rock solid construction at this price point - the motion sensor is a nice feature.
Is the nozzle metal or plastic? And does anybody know why the other Flow motion sensor faucet on sale today (https://www.homedepot.com/p/FLOW-.../311807967 ) is $40 more? It's a different style, but seems to have the same features at the $119 model.
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The sensor is like a switch - it activates a solenoid that turns the water on/off. The handle is what sets the temperature and flowrate (which can also be used to turn the water off "manually"). The solenoid can also be bypassed to be always on, meaning the whole thing behaves as a regular faucet.
The unit will also turn on when the sprayer is pulled down - of course that feature is negated when the solenoid is bypassed (above).
The proximity to the sensor for its activation is probably less than 1-2" or so. If you have something SUPER reflective (E.g. outside of a chromed pot), it might be extended another inch or so - the only time I have issues with the water turning off accidentally is when I wash a big pot and get it too close to the sensor, but honestly I've subconsciously changed my washing habits to avoid it. I've never had issues with it spontaneously turning on, except when there's a water droplet on the actual sensor, and it will refuse to turn off unless you wipe off the sensor. There's also a 3 minute auto shutoff from when you activate it.
The batteries last just about forever - I don't think I've changed mine the entire time it's been installed and that includes when we changed countertops.
All in all a great faucet for the money, and I'd absolutely buy again.
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
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FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
I have a similar design and find myself waving my hands over almost every kitchen faucet I use because it works so well at home. It's a fantastic feature and one I'll choose to not live without.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Dr. J
FYI this is not constant on. You wave on, wave off. It will not always be on when near the sink and turns itself off after a period if you walk away. Think of it as touch free rather than a motion switch like an occupancy sensor.
The sensor is like a switch - it activates a solenoid that turns the water on/off. The handle is what sets the temperature and flowrate (which can also be used to turn the water off "manually"). The solenoid can also be bypassed to be always on, meaning the whole thing behaves as a regular faucet.
The unit will also turn on when the sprayer is pulled down - of course that feature is negated when the solenoid is bypassed (above).
The proximity to the sensor for its activation is probably less than 1-2" or so. If you have something SUPER reflective (E.g. outside of a chromed pot), it might be extended another inch or so - the only time I have issues with the water turning off accidentally is when I wash a big pot and get it too close to the sensor, but honestly I've subconsciously changed my washing habits to avoid it. I've never had issues with it spontaneously turning on, except when there's a water droplet on the actual sensor, and it will refuse to turn off unless you wipe off the sensor. There's also a 3 minute auto shutoff from when you activate it.
The batteries last just about forever - I don't think I've changed mine the entire time it's been installed and that includes when we changed countertops.
All in all a great faucet for the money, and I'd absolutely buy again.
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Yes. I was asking the same question as you and now that I've used it I don't want to go back. Bought a new house and one of the first things we did was replace the kitchen faucets with another one of these because we loved it so much. Of course the wife wanted matte black which is $40 more for some reason.