GROHE has unveiled its next generation of infra-red technology, designed to provide a hygienic, sustainable and cost-efficient solution to a wide range of applications, from airports and hotels to office buildings and healthcare.
A new feature to the infra-red range is GROHE’s new bi-directional data exchange, which means that they can both receive commands for programming and settings, and allow users to monitor weekly, monthly or annual usage. This makes it easier than ever to determine and reduce operating costs for water and electricity.
Easy to control and maintain GROHE’s infrared products are designed to be easy to control via a brand new remote control or via an app on a smartphone or tablet, with some ranges featuring the additional benefit of Bluetooth technology. This means it is easier than ever to set or adjust functions such as running time, thermal disinfection and regulate automatic flushes for hassle-free maintenance.
The app also allows you to monitor aspects such as battery life and water consumption for ultimate product control. All products come with a five year warranty for commercial applications, and include WRAS approved ranges.
Hygienic and sustainable As the infra-red products offer touch free operation and settings such as automatic cleaning, they also help to meet a building’s specific hygiene standards. By regular flushing, germs are prevented from growing in pipes and they also prevent unpleasant odours caused by water stagnation.
The products are also designed to significantly reduce water consumption by up to 70% by starting and stopping the flow of water precisely as required. Maintenance costs on battery operated ranges are also reduced due to the little energy required to operate a GROHE infrared product: the battery can last up to seven years at 150 actuations per day.
Innovative products GROHE’s infra-red product ranges include the Powerbox which uses the tap’s own water flow to drive a turbine, concealed in a small box installed below the basin. This converts the energy from the flowing water into storable electrical energy which then powers the tap’s infrared function: 60 seconds of use is enough to power the infra-red tap for the next 24 hours.
