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Time flow mechanical solutions /

HYGIENE AND CONTROLLING 90% WATER
BACTERIAL PROLIFERATION AND ENERGY SAVINGS

Automatic timed shut-off, with no manual contact Water savings
DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps shut off Compared to conventional mixers and taps,
automatically once the push-button has been pressed DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps can offer
and the valve has opened. maximum water savings. They ensure the manager’s
No manual contact after washing prevents water bills can be reduced whilst preserving user
the spread of germs by hand� comfort.
Hygiene and controlling
• Automatic shut-off and split delivery bacterial proliferation
Hygienic flow straightener The mixer or tap shuts off automatically after
Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow approximately 7 seconds of flow�
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straighteners are specially made from Hostaform , DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps remove
a material that is highly scale-resistant the risk of waste through negligence.
(build-up of scale is 10 times slower). The AB anti-blocking system available on certain
They minimise water retention and the build-up of dirt, models, prevents the valve from being blocked
and prevent the spread of germs� in the open position.
The flow time is reduced to the necessary minimum
PEX flexible hoses (wetting, rinsing).
These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal • Flow rate regulated at 3 lpm
and chemical shocks undertaken in public DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps are regulated
and commercial buildings for preventative or curative at 3 lpm� The flow rate remains constant regardless Optimised time flow
treatments against the development of bacteria.
of pressure variations in the system. Conventional DELABIE
The flow rate is pre-set at 3 lpm at 3 bar. However, mixer mixer
Pathogen-free mixers and taps it can be adjusted from 1.5 to 6 lpm. 9 lpm 3 lpm
DELABIE guarantees that its mixers and taps 0% 90%
will be delivered free from pathogenic bacteria.
Energy savings
DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps operate
completely autonomously with no need for an electrical
DESIGN supply. They do not consume any power at all�
The significant hot water savings provided by
Commercial environments and design DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy savings.
DELABIE's products, known for their endurance
and reliability, have a timeless design� Ecological
The diversity of the product range fits in perfectly DELABIE's time flow mixers and taps are made
with any commercial installation. from materials that are 100% recyclable which 6.3L 0.7L
In an office building or a shopping centre it is paramount ensures that the products receive the best ecological
that the product design fits in with its surroundings. assessment in their category. 42 sec. 14 sec.
In prison, products must be resistant and secure:
concealed mechanisms, streamlined design, etc. Environmental labels Water savings per use
The water and energy saving performance
Design without constraints of DELABIE’s time flow mixers and taps means that
Aesthetic products are subject to less vandalism the buildings achieve the highest performance
as they are better respected. standards for international rating schemes such
The smooth shape of the mixers and taps reduces as LEED, BREEAM, HQE or ESTIDAMA.
the build-up of dirt and facilitates cleaning.
Easy but secure access to the control mechanisms
provides easy maintenance.

COMPARISONS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
Comparison between a conventional mixer and a DELABIE time flow mixer
Water
Flow rate Wetting Soaping Rinsing
consumption
6.3L
5 sec. 30 sec. 7 sec.
9L 42 sec.

0.7L
7 sec. 7 sec.
3L
14 sec.

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