TempTAP Thermostatic Faucet Series
Why Temper at the Sink? Burns to the hand are common Although the hand comprises a small surface area, a hand burn can be devastating because of its functional importance for everyday life.
Lavatory tempering is growing faster than any other tempering category: Risks are no different than showers Codes are requiring it (IPC/UPC) Thermostatic safety standards are proliferating (ASSE) Why Temper at the Sink?
Safety Must provide scald protection for those who are most vulnerable. Elderly Children
Why so Special? Ordinary on the outside but extraordinary inside Clark Kent veneer, Superman guts Not just a faucet, but an ASSE 1070 listed tempering valve!
Innovative Tempering above the sink, not below Thermostat is in the faucet, not in a separate valve Tempering is done at the point of delivery Everything is accessible from above counter
Simplifies Installation Traditional Approach Tempering below sink Extra labor to install Must service below the sink (access)
Simplifies Installation TempTAP TM Approach Tempering above the sink Nothing to install below Saves labor Fewer leak points SAVES TIME! SAVES MONEY!
Models Two Base Models with Options Standard Lavatory Gooseneck Lavatory Numerous options
Models Gooseneck Options 8 Retrofit Plate 6 Handle Low flow (0.5 & 1.5 gpm) and vandal resistant outlets Grid drains
Models Standard Lavatory Options 4 Retrofit Plate 6 Handle Low flow (0.5 & 1.5 gpm) and vandal resistant outlets Pop-up waste, grid drains
Features
Features Safety Faucet closes if cold water supply is lost* Manages pressure changes* Manages temperature changes* Integral checks * ASSE 1070
Approvals Compliance ASSE 1070 cUPC (Canada) IAPMO NSF 61, Annex G California & Vermont ADA compliant handle operation
Origin Meets BAA/ARRA Under substantial transformation test
Energy Efficient Reduced Flow outlets available 0.5 and 1.5 gpm LEED Credit EPA WaterSense for 1.5 gpm
Safety High Temperature Limit Stop Limits handle travel to hot side Adjustable Access from above sink Metal construction
Operating Cartridge Three-in-One Design 1.Temperature Control 2.Volume Control 3.On/Off Control
Operating Cartridge Heart of Valve Cartridge Design ASSE 1070 Compliant Paraffin Thermostat Ceramic Disk Mixing Integrated Filters 5 o F Approach Temperature
First to Market Only thermostatic faucet line sold in North America Some marketed in Europe but very expensive
List Price TempTAP TM at list Lavatory starting at $259 Gooseneck starting at $339
Opportunities First Focus Healthcare, Schools Seniors, children Code enforced states – ASSE 1070 IPC 2006/2009 UPC 2009 MI, OH, IL, GA, UT, etc.
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