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rickey939 · Oct 11, 2006, 01:35 PM

Okay, I'm really getting tired of the "Push" faucets on sinks in various public places. Really, is the cost savings that beneficial from your traditional sink? What other benefits are there? I see none.

There is nothing like pushing the "cold" 5 or 6 times for a single hand cleaning. Also, the "hot" never works, as it takes time to warm up.

Anybody else find these things highly annoying?

Dakar · Oct 11, 2006, 01:36 PM

Incredibly so. Sensor ones are somewhat better.

ort888 · Oct 11, 2006, 01:39 PM

Handwashing is for homosexuals.

Dark Helmet · Oct 11, 2006, 01:40 PM

I rarely see them and most are motion sensing now.

rickey939 · Oct 11, 2006, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Incredibly so. Sensor ones are somewhat better.

I agree; however, even the sensor ones are a joke half the time. If you move your hands just a little bit, the water shuts off and then you need to re-awaken the sensor again.

I think water should just run continuously.

zro · Oct 11, 2006, 03:53 PM

That's exactly what they're there to prevent; Some inconsiderate person leaving the water on.

itai195 · Oct 11, 2006, 03:54 PM

They'd be less annoying if they let the water run for more than 10 seconds.

Dakar · Oct 11, 2006, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

I agree; however, even the sensor ones are a joke half the time. If you move your hands just a little bit, the water shuts off and then you need to re-awaken the sensor again.

I think water should just run continuously.

They're usually too short and I end up having to sidestep to reactivate them

indigoimac · Oct 11, 2006, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by itai195

They'd be less annoying if they let the water run for more than 10 seconds.

Indeed, the worst are the ones that you basically have to hold down, they really suck.

kmkkid · Oct 11, 2006, 04:24 PM

Time for the step-pump sinks to upgrade from porta-potties to real world washroom environments!

rickey939 · Oct 11, 2006, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by indigoimac

Indeed, the worst are the ones that you basically have to hold down, they really suck.

Exactly...hold down with one hand while washing the other hand by itself, then swapping so you can wash the other hand. Let alone the fact that you have now touched the filthy faucets and are dirtier now than when you started.

brassplayersrock² · Oct 11, 2006, 05:19 PM

they need a foot button or something. you step on the button, water comes out

edit:
THE IDEA IS MINE...ALLLLL MINE...I'LL BE RICH!!!!!!!

turtle777 · Oct 11, 2006, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

THE IDEA IS MINE...ALLLLL MINE...I'LL BE RICH!!!!!!!

No evil voice ? I want my money back

-t

kmkkid · Oct 11, 2006, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

they need a foot button or something. you step on the button, water comes out

edit:
THE IDEA IS MINE...ALLLLL MINE...I'LL BE RICH!!!!!!!

Read two posts above you.

Been done, a looooooooooong time ago.

olePigeon · Oct 11, 2006, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

they need a foot button or something. you step on the button, water comes out

edit:
THE IDEA IS MINE...ALLLLL MINE...I'LL BE RICH!!!!!!!

You did it all wrong, it's: "I'm rich, biatch!" *honk* *honk*

brassplayersrock² · Oct 11, 2006, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by kmkkid

Read two posts above you.

Been done, a looooooooooong time ago.

no, he was talking about a foot pump that you have to move your leg up and down in a pumping action. what i was thinking of is a button you just step on once and water comes out. much better then a foot pumping thing....no offence to the guy who talked about the foot pump

JazzCatDRP · Oct 11, 2006, 05:50 PM

The K-State student union has the worst. You stick your hand under the faucet, and it shoots soap into your hand, then starts the water, and then starts the dryer. It's a nice concept except invariably the soap misses your hands, or the water stops before you get all the soap off, and you start longing for an "analog" sink.

itai195 · Oct 11, 2006, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

no, he was talking about a foot pump that you have to move your leg up and down in a pumping action. what i was thinking of is a button you just step on once and water comes out. much better then a foot pumping thing....no offence to the guy who talked about the foot pump

You mean a machine will do the pumping for you? Get out!?! Modern technology...

BlueSky · Oct 11, 2006, 06:13 PM

I never use the faucets anyway ever since I stopped peeing on my hands.

Stradlater · Oct 11, 2006, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

Handwashing is for homosexuals.

(dugg up)

Stradlater · Oct 11, 2006, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

they need a foot button or something. you step on the button, water comes out

yup, been done. saw it at a friend's workplace a few weeks ago, actually.

the question: why aren't they more common?

mac128k-1984 · Oct 11, 2006, 06:43 PM

Well I've been in some public restrooms that didn't have a push faucet and some sap turned the water on and walked out afterwards just leaving the water going. I've seen that few times actually so you know I don't mind the fact I need to hit that faucet a few times to make sure my hands are clean.

Of course I'd prefer the automatic sensing but in a pinch.

loki74 · Oct 11, 2006, 06:58 PM

Yes, they are incredibly annoying. The ones at my school not only stay on for less than 5 seconds, they barely put any water out at all. I like the foot switch idea, although right now the sensors are the best. Sure, it can be a bit of a pain to find the exact spot the sensor wants your hands to be, but I'll take that over the push faucet any day. Not to mention people may end up looking around under the counter to find the pedal if its not exactly where they expect it... and then they can get jammed... etc.

rickey939 · Oct 11, 2006, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by JazzCatDRP

The K-State student union has the worst. You stick your hand under the faucet, and it shoots soap into your hand, then starts the water, and then starts the dryer. It's a nice concept except invariably the soap misses your hands, or the water stops before you get all the soap off, and you start longing for an "analog" sink.

Agreed! I was at KSU during the Student Union remodeling and was pissed that they changed to that system, it was just awful and probably really expensive!

- - e r i k - - · Oct 11, 2006, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

I rarely see them and most are motion sensing now.

The faucets or the homosexuals?

lowdaksport · Oct 11, 2006, 08:42 PM

The ones at my school are awful. They are all broken so you have to hold it to keep the water going. I get annoyed and sometimes, im not gonna lie, I just skip that step if I dont plan on eating after or something like that.

itai195 · Oct 11, 2006, 08:46 PM

Well if there's one thing this thread has taught me, it's not to use any school bathrooms any time soon.

rickey939 · Oct 11, 2006, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by itai195

Well if there's one thing this thread has taught me, it's not to use any school bathrooms any time soon.

Oh, I thought you would have learned not to become a homosexual.

macforray · Oct 11, 2006, 10:35 PM

Those stupid, slow electric hand dryers instead of good old paper towels drives me crazy.

I'll take the running water either by push, pull, turn or electric. No problem.

rickey939 · Oct 11, 2006, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by macforray

Those stupid, slow electric hand dryers instead of good old paper towels drives me crazy.

I agree; however, more and more places I see are using these...

http://www.exceldryer.com/

They are absolutely awesome!

Stradlater · Oct 12, 2006, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by rickey939

They are absolutely awesome!

They don't work as advertised. Better than the old air driers, sure, but I prefer the motion-sensing paper towel dispenser any day.

rickey939 · Oct 12, 2006, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

They don't work as advertised.

Huh? They blast air onto your hands and in turn, blast the water off of them. What is not working that is advertised?