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Temp TAP ™

Temp TAP ™. 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. Why Temper at the Sink? .

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Temp TAP ™

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  1. TempTAP™ Thermostatic Faucet Series

  2. 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.

  3. Why Temper at the Sink? • 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)

  4. Safety • Must provide scald protection for those who are most vulnerable. • Elderly • Children

  5. Why so Special? • Ordinary on the outside but extraordinary inside • Clark Kentveneer, Superman guts • Not just a faucet, but an ASSE 1070 listed tempering valve!

  6. 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

  7. Simplifies Installation • Traditional Approach • Tempering below sink • Extra labor to install • Must service below the sink (access)

  8. Simplifies Installation • TempTAPTM Approach • Tempering above the sink • Nothing to install below • Saves labor • Fewer leak points • SAVES TIME! • SAVES MONEY!

  9. Models • Two Base Models with Options • Standard Lavatory • Gooseneck Lavatory • Numerous options

  10. Models • Gooseneck Options • 8” Retrofit Plate • 6” Handle • Low flow (0.5 & 1.5 gpm) and vandal resistant outlets • Grid drains

  11. 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

  12. Features

  13. Features • Safety • Faucet closes if cold water supply is lost* • Manages pressure changes* • Manages temperature changes* • Integral checks • * ASSE 1070

  14. Approvals • Compliance • ASSE 1070 • cUPC (Canada) • IAPMO • NSF 61, Annex G • California & Vermont • ADA compliant handle operation

  15. Origin • Meets BAA/ARRA • Under substantial transformation test

  16. Energy Efficient • Reduced Flow outlets available • 0.5 and 1.5 gpm • LEED Credit • EPA WaterSense for 1.5 gpm

  17. Safety • High Temperature Limit Stop • Limits handle travel to hot side • Adjustable • Access from above sink • Metal construction

  18. Operating Cartridge • “Three-in-One” Design • Temperature Control • Volume Control • On/Off Control

  19. Operating Cartridge • Heart of Valve • Cartridge Design • ASSE 1070 Compliant • Paraffin Thermostat • Ceramic Disk Mixing • Integrated Filters • 5oF Approach Temperature

  20. First to Market • Only thermostatic faucet line sold in North America • Some marketed in Europe but very expensive

  21. List Price • TempTAPTM at list • Lavatory starting at $259 • Gooseneck starting at $339

  22. Opportunities • First Focus • Healthcare, Schools • Seniors, children • Code enforced states – ASSE 1070 • IPC 2006/2009 • UPC 2009 • MI, OH, IL, GA, UT, etc.

  23. Promotion • Look for TempTAPTM in/on… • Industry publications and websites • The POWERS website at www.powerscontrols.com • Sales and specification literature • More …

  24. Thank you

  25. © 2010 Powers

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