Disclosure: I was given 1 of each type of OneTouchTap for this review
If you’re looking for a way to potentially save money on your water bills the OneTouchTap may be the device for you.
The OneTouchTap is a product I had never heard of before. It’s an aerator that you can install on any tap spout to turn it into tap that turns on and off with one touch.
In commercial plumbing, it is common to install sensor taps for medical rooms and public bathrooms to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses, but they are a pricey tap if you choose to install one at home. And in most cases there is no need for such a tap at home.
One of the areas in the bathroom that accumulates bacteria are your tap handles. If you think about it, a person goes to the toilet, turns the tap handle on, washes their hands and then turns the tap handle off potentially spreading bacteria back onto the washed hands. And they may be swiping bacteria from other people’s hands too if the handles haven’t been cleaned previously.
While I think we can get a bit pedantic about cleanliness in our bathrooms, if you are looking for a way to minimize the spread of viruses, the OneTouchTap can assist with this.
It can also save water in the household which means smaller water bills. The One Touch Tap is great for dripping taps as it stops water from dripping down the drain at the end of the spout.
I have put together a video of how the OneTouchTap works. In the video I am showing the Automatic OneTouchTap that turns off after 2-10 seconds depending on how long you set it. The second aerator is the swivel OneTouchTap which is fabulous in the kitchen. The swivel allows the water to reach all areas of the bowl.
One thing to keep in mind when installing these aerators is the tap handles need to be kept on. You need to check that there are no leaks coming from your taps if they are left on. If you notice a leak, you will need to get it fixed or else you could have water damage and receive an expensive water bill which defeats the purpose of installing these aerators.
I installed the OneTouchTap in my bath spout purely because the aerator was already out of the spout. When I left my cold water tap on for so the aerator could control the flow, I noticed that I have a leak on the bottom of my bath spout which I wouldn’t have noticed if the taps were off. If I leave the taps on in the bath to use the OneTouchTap, I could potentially have a flood and a very high water bill.
I have been using my finger to turn the OneTouchTap on but you can use the back of your hand to stop the spread of viruses and bacteria. The water sprays around the nib that you need to touch to activate the spout.
The Automatic OneTouchTap would be great for powder rooms, or bathrooms where the basin is used for washing hands.
The swivel OneTouchTap is great for the kitchen or the laundry in high traffic areas.
It does take time to get used to the OneTouchTap and occasionally the spray on my hand can splatter water around the basin despite it being a soft flow aerator.
The aerators have won awards around the world for it’s unique design and application. You don’t need a plumber to install these either.
If a commercial property doesn’t have the budget to install a sensor tap, these aerators – especially the automatic ones would be a good compromise.
The best benefit of using these aerators is when you notice you have a dripping tap. You can have your taps turned off (or kept on) and the aerator will prevent drips until you replace the washers in the tap.
The OneTouchTap can be purchased online at Better Living Products.
Prices are $19.95 for the basic model and $29.95 for the 360 swivel action and $24.95 for the Auto-Off model.
Better Living Products have generously supplied some OneTouchTap sets to be given away to 3 readers of The Plumbette.
Each set includes
1 Basic OneTouchTap
1 360 Swivel Action OneTouchTap
1 Auto-Off OneTouchTap
It’s worth over $74RRP
In order to enter the giveaway use the Rafflecopter Widget and you must follow The Plumbette via social media or via subscribing to my newsletter. Please know the winners are chosen for the most creative answer and the widget makes entering the giveaway easier. This is not a random draw.
Please leave a comment telling me what you would do with the money you save on your water bills if you won the One Touch Tap?
The most interesting answer will win on of the packs.
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Disclosure: I was gifted one set of each OneTouchTap for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. This post has been written in accordance with my disclosure policy.
I’m linking up with With Some Grace for Flog yo Blog Friday.
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