I've installed a bunch of these sensor faucets over the years, and honestly, most of the frantic hand-waving happens when they're not set up right or the sensor gets dirty. Had one client call me back twice complaining theirs was "possessed"... turned out their kids had smeared toothpaste all over the sensor. Cleaned it off and problem solved. Basic models usually do fine if you keep the sensor clean and positioned correctly, so don't let the public restroom nightmares scare you off too much.
Had a similar thing happen once—client swore the faucet was broken, waving hands like crazy. When I checked it out, the sensor was angled just slightly off, catching reflections from the shiny sink. Adjusted it a bit and boom, worked perfectly. Made me wonder how many "broken" faucets out there are just misaligned sensors or dirty lenses...
Yeah, sensors can be finicky like that. Had one at home that would randomly turn on in the middle of the night—scared the heck outta me first couple times. Turned out it was just a tiny water droplet stuck on the sensor lens messing with it. Quick wipe and problem solved. Makes you realize sometimes the simplest fixes are hiding right in front of you...
Haha, sensors can definitely be quirky. I recently moved into my first house and decided to install one of those touchless faucets in the kitchen—figured it'd be handy when my hands are covered in dough or grease. Installation was straightforward enough: shut off water, disconnect old faucet, thread new hoses through, tighten everything up, and reconnect water lines. Easy peasy...or so I thought.
First night after installation, I'm sitting in the living room and hear this faint humming noise. Took me forever to figure out it was coming from under the sink. Turns out I'd tightened the hoses just a bit too much, causing a slight kink that made the valve vibrate whenever the sensor activated. Loosened it up slightly, repositioned the hose, and boom—no more ghostly humming.
It's funny how these little details can trip you up. But hey, at least now I know exactly how my faucet works inside and out...literally.
Haha, sensors can definitely throw you some curveballs. I've dealt with a few of those touchless faucets myself, and they're great...until they're not. A couple things I've noticed from my own adventures:
- Those sensor valves rely on just the right water pressure balance. Too tight or kinked hoses can cause vibrations or humming (as you found out).
- Sometimes even a tiny bit of debris or sediment in the line can mess with the valve's internal mechanism, causing weird noises or inconsistent flow.
- The sensor itself is usually infrared-based, so reflections from shiny surfaces or even certain lighting conditions can trigger random activations. Had one client whose faucet would randomly turn on whenever sunlight hit their stainless steel sink just right—talk about spooky.
Glad you got it sorted though. It's always satisfying when you finally pinpoint the issue after chasing down ghostly plumbing noises for hours...been there more times than I'd like to admit.
