- Had to fix a “possessed” touchless faucet for a neighbor once—thing would randomly blast water like it was trying to communicate with the mothership.
- Hard water buildup is the real villain here. Sensors get gunked up, and suddenly you’re waving your hands like you’re at a rock concert.
- I get the appeal, but honestly, fewer electronics = fewer 3am emergencies for me. Manual levers might be boring, but they don’t need tech support.
Manual levers might be boring, but they don’t need tech support.
Can’t argue with that. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for a “smart” faucet that’s just confused by a little limescale. Sure, touchless is cool when it works, but once those sensors get cloudy, you’re basically playing charades with your sink. Give me a good old-fashioned handle any day—at least you know where you stand.
Had a job last month where the “smart” tap wouldn’t turn off—sensor got blocked by a stray sticker from cleaning supplies. Took longer to troubleshoot than it would’ve to just swap in a regular lever. Sometimes simple really is better, even if it’s not flashy.
Had a similar headache with one of those fancy motion taps at a restaurant. Lady called me in thinking it was some big electrical issue—turned out someone had taped the sensor during cleaning and forgot about it. Honestly, give me a good old manual tap any day. Less drama, less callbacks.
I get the appeal of sticking with manual taps, but honestly, touchless ones have saved me a ton of hassle in high-traffic spots. Fewer folks leaving them running, less water wasted, and way less grime buildup on the handles. Sure, you get the odd sensor mishap—usually user error or a dead battery—but overall, I see fewer leaks and less wear. Manual taps are solid, but in busy places, touchless can actually mean fewer headaches long-term... as long as folks remember not to tape over the sensors.