TempTAP™ Thermostatic Faucet Series
Mar 31, 2015
TempTAP™Thermostatic Faucet Series
Why Temper at the Sink? 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 growingfaster 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? Why Temper at the Sink?
Safety Safety Must provide scald protection for those who are most vulnerable.
Elderly Children
Why so Special?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 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 InstallationSimplifies InstallationTraditional Approach
Tempering below sink Extra labor to install Must service below
the sink (access)
Simplifies InstallationSimplifies InstallationTempTAPTM Approach
Tempering above the sink Nothing to install below Saves labor Fewer leak points SAVES TIME! SAVES MONEY!
ModelsModelsTwo Base Models with
Options Standard Lavatory Gooseneck Lavatory Numerous options
ModelsModelsGooseneck Options
8” Retrofit Plate 6” Handle Low flow (0.5 & 1.5 gpm)
and vandal resistant outlets Grid drains
ModelsModelsStandard 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
Features Features • Safety
Faucet closes if cold water supply is lost*
Manages pressure changes* Manages temperature
changes* Integral checks
* ASSE 1070
Approvals Approvals Compliance
ASSE 1070 cUPC (Canada) IAPMO NSF 61, Annex G
California & Vermont ADA compliant handle
operation
Origin Origin
Meets BAA/ARRA Under substantial
transformation test
Energy Efficient Energy Efficient
Reduced Flow outlets available 0.5 and 1.5 gpm
LEED Credit EPA WaterSense for
1.5 gpm
SafetySafetyHigh Temperature Limit Stop
Limits handle travel to hot side Adjustable Access from above sink Metal construction
Operating CartridgeOperating Cartridge“Three-in-One” Design
1. Temperature Control2. Volume Control3. On/Off Control
Operating CartridgeOperating CartridgeHeart of Valve
Cartridge Design ASSE 1070 Compliant Paraffin Thermostat Ceramic Disk Mixing Integrated Filters 5oF Approach
Temperature
First to MarketFirst to MarketOnly thermostatic faucet line sold
in North America Some marketed
in Europe but very expensive
List PriceList PriceTempTAPTM at list
Lavatory starting at $259 Gooseneck starting at
$339
OpportunitiesOpportunitiesFirst 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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