Another First for Kohler - Hybrid Energy System for Touchless Commercial Faucets

Kohler does it again and introduces the First-of-its-Kind 30 YEAR Power Solution for Touchless Faucets. New Water conservation combined with innovative sensor technology creates maintenance-free commercial product. Kohler Co., 2008 and 2009 WaterSense Partner of the Year, introduces the KOHLER Hybrid energy system for touchless commercial faucets – a power solution that has been tested to last at least 30 years.“The new KOHLER Hybrid energy system will undoubtedly change the conversation about water conservation. The combination of a water-saving faucet that’s guaranteed to last 30 years underscores Kohler’s commitment to green building,” said Rick Reles, vice president of marketing at Kohler Co. “This product brings together the innovative KOHLER Insight Touchless Technology with a hybrid energy system that delivers uncompromised performance in any commercial setting.”

KOHLER Insight Technology for wall- and deck-mount faucets analyzes and logs feedback from its environment upon initial installation. If the bathroom space has low lighting, or highly reflective lighting, the sensor calibrates its factory default setting to accommodate its new home. As a result, the sensor is precisely tuned to its exact position, and eliminates false actuations. Insight technology is available on several KOHLER faucet lines, with a factory-installed .5 gallon-per-minute aerator for maximum water conservation.

The new Hybrid energy system features a Hybrid layered-capacitor, literally collecting the small electrical discharges of the battery. When the faucet is activated for use, power is drawn from the capacitor, allowing the cell to maintain its superior power storage.

The use of Insight Technology is what allows the battery to remain operable – literally maintenance-free – for 30 years or more. The Insight touchless technology uses an extremely low amount of power. Thus, this faucet does not fail or require maintenance event if it’s not used regularly, or if the room’s lighting is less than adequate – two common challenges in other long-lasting power solutions.

A 30-year shelf-life is just the beginning of this system’s environmental advantage. This power solution is completely mercury-free, and is built with no other chemicals or additives that are harmful to humans or the environment. In addition, when it’s time to upgrade or remodel the bathroom space, Kohler will accept any used cells and properly recycle 100 percent of the contents.

Technology similar to the Hybrid energy system is used in applications such as hands-free meter reading, GPS vehicle tracking systems, airbag deployment components and emergency call systems. These applications require a reliable source of power over a prolonged period of time – the same facility managers and end-users require of their bathroom faucets.

As a global design and technology leader of products for the kitchen and bath, Kohler Co. offers plumbing products under its KOHLER and STERLING brands that are designed to conserve natural resources while remaining true to a singular level of quality for performance and design. Whether specifying plumbing products that help buildings earn LEED® water-efficiency points, reducing facility operating costs or accommodating the preferences of homeowners, environmentally conscious KOHLER fixtures and faucets address the challenging demands of customers and preserve one of our most precious natural resources.

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