Hotel Sonklarhof, Italy (South Tyrol)

Challenge

As part of general renovations, the female and male WCs open to the public in this 4-star hotel were to be redesigned to be more aesthetically appealing. In choosing fittings, the building owners were looking in particular for products that would blend seamlessly with the high-quality interior decor on the premises. Optimum user hygiene was another key requirement, since the sanitary facilities are used every day by large numbers of guests and visitors. As one specific goal, the new wash basin taps should ideally reduce the risk of contact infection as a result of handwashing while also saving as much water as possible during use, to ensure resource-friendly building operations. The customer was also interested in carrying out stagnation flushes with the aim of preventing the spread of harmful Legionella bacteria in the piping.

Solution 

The electronic XERIS E HD-K large wash basin taps met the needs of the hotel owners in every respect: with their extra-high pillar and softly rounded contours, they provide the perfect finishing touch to the sophisticated interior design chosen for the hotel’s WC facilities. The infrared sensor electronics in the fittings help to ensure user hygiene and comfort, as the fittings can be operated without contact. Since the flow of water stops automatically once the hands are taken out of the sensor range, the fitting no longer needs to be touched after handwashing is complete. This works to reduce the risk of disease transmission by contact infection. The contactless operation also means water only flows when it is actually required. Offering a reduction in water consumption of up to 70 percent compared with single lever taps, XERIS E therefore offers economical and resource-friendly operation. XERIS E also offers facility managers the option of carrying out stagnation flushes, which constitute a preventive measure to avoid the propagation of harmful bacteria in the piping.