Yeah, I get where you're coming from with the moisture theory—makes sense to me. But honestly, I'm wondering if it's just moisture alone or maybe something else contributing too? I've noticed our sensor faucet acts up more in colder weather, even when humidity isn't particularly high. Could temperature fluctuations be part of the issue, messing with the electronics or battery performance?
We did try sealing ours as well, but like you said, it wasn't a permanent fix. Eventually, we just gave up and swapped back to manual faucets. I mean, they're definitely less flashy, but fewer headaches overall. Plus, no more surprise water concerts at 3 a.m... which is always a bonus.
Has anyone actually found a long-term solution for these glitches, or are sensor faucets just inherently finicky? I'm starting to think they're more trouble than they're worth for home use.
Yeah, totally get the frustration—sensor faucets can definitely be hit or miss. I've seen a lot of cases where temperature swings mess with electronics, especially battery-operated stuff. Batteries tend to drain quicker in colder temps, and even minor voltage drops can make sensors act wonky. Moisture sealing helps a bit, but like you said, it's usually temporary.
Honestly, from what I've seen, most sensor faucets designed for residential use aren't built for the long haul. They're great in theory, but the tech just isn't quite there yet for hassle-free home use. Commercial-grade ones tend to hold up better, but they're pricey and not always practical for home bathrooms.
Switching back to manual faucets was probably the smartest move—less flashy, sure, but reliability counts for a lot when you're stumbling around half-asleep at night... Been there myself with the surprise water shows, haha. Sounds like you've found a good balance now though, so props for that!
Manual faucets are definitely reliable, but I've actually had decent luck with mid-range sensor faucets in a few of my rentals. The key seems to be wired installations rather than battery-operated—cuts out the voltage drop issues completely. Not saying they're perfect (had one tenant who despised it), but they're not all bad if you're willing to spend a bit more upfront and get proper wiring done. Just another angle worth considering...
"The key seems to be wired installations rather than battery-operated—cuts out the voltage drop issues completely."
Yeah, wired setups definitely seem like the way to go if you're leaning towards sensor faucets. I've seen a few battery-operated ones installed, and honestly, they're a bit of a headache—tenants forget to mention when batteries run low, and suddenly it's an "emergency" call at 10 pm. Wired sensors eliminate that hassle. Still, manual faucets are my personal preference for simplicity...but your point about proper wiring is solid advice for anyone considering sensors.
I get the appeal of wired setups, but honestly, running wires isn't always practical—especially in older homes. Battery sensors aren't perfect, sure, but swapping batteries once or twice a year beats tearing into walls and tile again...just my two cents.
