GROHE Special Fittings
When it comes to responsible use of water, GROHE can offer
professional advice on suitable faucets with a clear, streamlined
and functional design.
As the world’s leading sanitary brand, GROHE has a long track record in developing reliable faucets for public and commercial use. Whether at Disney World in Florida, the McLaren Technology Center, Aachen University Hospital or Istanbul Airport – GROHE’s high-quality faucets are installed all over the world.
The GROHE range is based on proven technologies that are adapted to the needs of different user groups, local conditions, ergonomic requirements, safety aspects and required levels of hygiene. Touchless control, self-closing faucets, thermostats and special single lever mixers offer specific advantages in individual applications.
As the world’s leading sanitary brand, GROHE has a long track record in developing reliable faucets for public and commercial use. Whether at Disney World in Florida, the McLaren Technology Center, Aachen University Hospital or Istanbul Airport – GROHE’s high-quality faucets are installed all over the world.
The GROHE range is based on proven technologies that are adapted to the needs of different user groups, local conditions, ergonomic requirements, safety aspects and required levels of hygiene. Touchless control, self-closing faucets, thermostats and special single lever mixers offer specific advantages in individual applications.
Basic Requirements
The demands on faucets in public and commercial sanitary facilities
are very complex. They must first and foremost meet various – often
industry-specific – requirements with respect to hygiene,
ergonomics and safety. Drinking water regulations, workplace
guidelines and accident prevention regulations define these
requirements. Facilities in the health sector, such as hospitals,
surgeries, retirement and care homes etc., have particularly high
standards, as well as food-processing businesses.
Value for money (initial investment + long-term operating costs), functionality and protection against vandalism and tampering are further considerations when choosing the right faucet. The convenience and benefits that the faucets provide in daily operation – such as the adjustment of flow rates, temperature ranges, automatic flushing programmes, thermal disinfection, etc. – should also be considered.
Value for money (initial investment + long-term operating costs), functionality and protection against vandalism and tampering are further considerations when choosing the right faucet. The convenience and benefits that the faucets provide in daily operation – such as the adjustment of flow rates, temperature ranges, automatic flushing programmes, thermal disinfection, etc. – should also be considered.
Functionality
Easy, intuitive operation is a key feature of high-quality faucets
and helps to ensure user safety because the risk of incorrect
operation is minimised. In public and commercial sanitary
facilities, the functionality of a faucet must be adapted to the
relevant user groups, their requirements, physical conditions and
prior knowledge.
Safety
Designers, installers and operators can rely on GROHE when it comes
to excellence in operational safety. For example, GROHE
single-lever mixers have temperature limiters, but can also be
expanded to include integrated or upstream thermostats.
Hygiene
In medical facilities and food-processing businesses, hygiene is
given top priority through the use of touchless faucets, for
example. Protection of drinking water installations is also
important, as stagnant water – and therefore the formation of
legionellae, biofilms, etc. – must be prevented. Electronically
controlled GROHE faucets can perform automatic flushing at
defined intervals. Electronic faucets can also perform thermal disinfection with minimal adjustment.
defined intervals. Electronic faucets can also perform thermal disinfection with minimal adjustment.
Protection against Vandalism
In public buildings in particular, faucets must be protected
against tampering and deliberate destruction. To guarantee
operation at all times and prevent intentional flooding, GROHE
offers special solutions designed to prevent vandalism. Solutions
include concealed functional elements, automatic shut-off of the
water, rotation locks for faucets or the correct choice of material
(e.g. stainless steel). Bright and well-lit sanitary facilities
also make a key contribution to preventing vandalism by positively
influencing the behaviour of users.
