"Touch" faucets require you to make physical contact with the metal body to activate the water flow. "Touchless" units have an infrared sensor that "feels" your body heat when you wave your hand under the faucet.
SOURCE: How can choose a touchless kitchen faucet?
The market is full of brands making these faucets but how to decide which one is the best suited to your needs. Below mentioned are few things which should be kept in mind while making a purchase of a touchless kitchen faucets.
It is important to check where the sensor is placed on your kitchen faucet. Their position varies from brand to brand. Some of them come with the sensor installed on their spout, while others have them at the bottom or the top of the faucet. It is up to you to select the one which suits your needs. Moen touchless faucets have two sensors, and the wave sensor is placed at the top which is responsible for the activation and deactivation of water flow and the other sensor, ready sensor is placed at the bottom, which is used merely for identifying the articles in your sink.
When it comes to a power source, there are two types of touchless kitchen faucets in the market. For the ones that need a continuous power supply you have to make sure that they are installed near a power outlet in your kitchen. The other type runs on a battery and can be placed anywhere. You can choose either depending upon your kitchen needs.
Before buying the faucet for your kitchen make sure its length, height, etc. is appropriate for your kitchen. Also make sure whether it is easily installable or not.
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