Don't let the money flow out through the tap!

Schools, offices, hospitality, leisure and healthcare sectors all have plumbing facilities that require traditional installation skills. In the non-domestic sector, however, the customer is very rarely the end user, and their installation requirements and expectations will be different.

Delabie recognizes that the end user also has a different relationship with the equipment, so traditional considerations such as form and function must be measured alongside ease of installation, frequency of maintenance and durability. The installation must also be resistant to vandalism, both willful and involuntary. Another important consideration in choosing the right product is the total cost of ownership. The sum does not stop at the purchase price of a product! Delabie provides insight into these needs and offers invaluable practical solutions.

Thanks to the rounded shape and ergonomic flat anti-rotating front, Be-Line grips fit the shape of the hand perfectly.

Consumption cost

The scarcity and high cost of water purification and water treatment are making water increasingly expensive. Consequently, water consumption in public and commercial washrooms has been a major concern for decades. Technologies are evolving to save water and therefore energy: flow restrictors and self-closing faucets are a popular solution to reduce water bills. Sensor faucets that activate only when a user is detected and turn off when there is no presence will further reduce consumption (up to 90% savings over mechanical faucets).

Delabie provides innovative solutions to achieve the aforementioned water savings. This works so well that the additional cost of purchasing a mechanical or electronic self-closing faucet is already  can be recouped within a few months! Reducing water consumption also affects energy consumption. If less hot water is used, less energy is needed to heat the water, which in turn affects the design of the plumbing system. And the energy source can also be considered. For example, active infrared impulse technology is a low-power solution, since the detection beam is emitted intermittently. All this also contributes to a positive score for environmental labels, such as BREEAM.

Within healthcare alone, Delabie products can save up to 45% of water. In public areas, it is up to 85%. Faucet Tempomix 3 is a good example.

Reduce installation time

When choosing faucets for washrooms, it is easy to forget about the practical aspects of installation. The price tag of the product is important, but products that are easy to install without the need for special tools will save time and money, especially in larger installations. Simple considerations such as preset flush quantities and flow rates will speed installation. Delabie offers products that can be installed in phases. For example, for a built-in shower mixer, the casing and water connections can be installed first, the system flushed and the wall finish completed during the first installation. Sensitive mechanisms are delivered secondarily and are therefore less likely to be lost or damaged prior to installation and finishing.

Maintenance and replacement costs

Another hidden cost is the replacement of worn-out equipment. Intensive use takes its toll on even the most durable materials, creating a natural lifespan for plumbing fixtures. However, product life can be extended through regular maintenance. But initially, the choice of product also has a significant impact on the lifespan of the plumbing system. Delabie's electronic faucets, for example, have self-diagnosing LEDs to help detect and resolve problems. Standardized replacement parts such as internals simplify maintenance, while integrated filters protect the mechanism from dirt build-up. Choosing faucets that incorporate these elements will reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of the system.