Takagi Launches New 'LC Touchless Battery-powered' Faucet-Integrated Water Purifier - Installable Without Electrical Work
Takagi Co., Ltd. has released the 'LC Touchless Battery-powered' faucet-integrated water purifier. By adopting a battery-powered system, it eliminates the need for a 100V outlet and electrical work, making it ideal for renovations and replacements in existing kitchens. It features a high-speed sensor and offers approx. 31% energy savings.
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Takagi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture; CEO: Izumi Takagi; hereinafter 'Takagi') is launching the 'LC Touchless Battery-powered' faucet-integrated water purifier, which can be installed without electrical work.
'LC Touchless Battery-powered' is a faucet-integrated water purifier equipped with a touchless function that allows water to flow or stop simply by waving your hand. By newly adopting a battery-powered system, the previously required 100V outlet is no longer necessary. This eliminates the need for electrical work, making it easier to install not only in new homes but also during renovations or when replacing existing kitchen faucets.
### Development Background
In recent years, the demand for touchless faucets has expanded due to increased hygiene awareness and the need for improved housework efficiency. The existing 'LC Touchless Outlet-powered' model has seen cumulative shipments exceeding 110,000 units since its launch in April 2022, and is used in many households.
However, the requirement for a 100V outlet for installation was sometimes a hurdle for adoption. To solve these issues, Takagi developed a battery-powered model that can be installed without electrical work even when an outlet is unavailable. By increasing the flexibility of installation, touchless faucets can now be used easily in more households.
### Product Features
**Supporting Housework with Water and Energy Savings**
Equipped with a touchless sensor with a response speed of 0.6 seconds. Smooth water flow and stoppage can be expected to improve housework efficiency and save water.
- [Stop Response Speed] 0.6 seconds *1
- [Energy Saving Effect] Approx. 31% reduction *2
*1: Stop time at raw water straight / dynamic water pressure 0.20MPa (Takagi research)
*2: Annual gas usage for a conventional product (optimal flow: 6L/min) is approx. 115.3 cubic meters, while LC (Water-saving A1+C1+B) is approx. 79.6 cubic meters/year.
**Designed for Easy and Clean Use with Side Sensors**
The sensor is placed on the side of the faucet, designed for effortless and sanitary operation, preventing accidental activation while working at the sink.
'LC Touchless Battery-powered' is a faucet-integrated water purifier equipped with a touchless function that allows water to flow or stop simply by waving your hand. By newly adopting a battery-powered system, the previously required 100V outlet is no longer necessary. This eliminates the need for electrical work, making it easier to install not only in new homes but also during renovations or when replacing existing kitchen faucets.
### Development Background
In recent years, the demand for touchless faucets has expanded due to increased hygiene awareness and the need for improved housework efficiency. The existing 'LC Touchless Outlet-powered' model has seen cumulative shipments exceeding 110,000 units since its launch in April 2022, and is used in many households.
However, the requirement for a 100V outlet for installation was sometimes a hurdle for adoption. To solve these issues, Takagi developed a battery-powered model that can be installed without electrical work even when an outlet is unavailable. By increasing the flexibility of installation, touchless faucets can now be used easily in more households.
### Product Features
**Supporting Housework with Water and Energy Savings**
Equipped with a touchless sensor with a response speed of 0.6 seconds. Smooth water flow and stoppage can be expected to improve housework efficiency and save water.
- [Stop Response Speed] 0.6 seconds *1
- [Energy Saving Effect] Approx. 31% reduction *2
*1: Stop time at raw water straight / dynamic water pressure 0.20MPa (Takagi research)
*2: Annual gas usage for a conventional product (optimal flow: 6L/min) is approx. 115.3 cubic meters, while LC (Water-saving A1+C1+B) is approx. 79.6 cubic meters/year.
**Designed for Easy and Clean Use with Side Sensors**
The sensor is placed on the side of the faucet, designed for effortless and sanitary operation, preventing accidental activation while working at the sink.