Hand sanitizers and foams are very convenient and approved by the CDC for hand hygiene. However, the CDC clearly states that hand sanitizers should only be used in the absence of soap and water for a correct hand wash. In any situation involving food preparation and healthcare issues involving bodily fluids or when the hands […]
What does installation entail and how difficult is it to install?
Installation of the SaniTimer® is extremely easy and typically takes less than a minute. It can be installed by most anybody without express knowledge of plumbing or faucet fixtures. Simply unscrew your existing aerator and then attach our unit onto the faucet. Tighten the orbiting faucet adapter affixed to the SaniTimer® with your fingers until […]
Does the unit control the flow of water or temperature?
The SaniTimer® does not use a solenoid coil to control water flow nor does it control or monitor water temperature. The water flow is completely controlled by the user and on the sink hot and cold water knobs. To dispel a common myth, water temperature actually does not affect hand hygiene efficiency at all, it […]
Is the time on the unit programmable?
The SaniTimer® is preprogrammed to meet the CDC guidelines for standard hand washing compliance and the minimum 20 seconds as needed. The ST-100 model currently on the market is not programmable to account for ease of use and installation without issue. We do realize that though we have accounted for all standard hand washing applications, […]
Does your unit have an aerator and if so, how does it work and can it be removed?
By default, most faucets come with an aerator which is used to allow air to mix with the water at the faucet point and our unit is no exception. This allows for little to no splashing of water and also is ideal for water conservation. Our SaniTimer® uses an aerator that allows for laminar flow. […]
Will the SaniTimer® fit my sinks?
The SaniTimer® is outfitted with the most common size in the world for sink faucets, fitting more than 85% of all available sinks, which is called standard size at 55/64 inch – 27. The two other less common sizes are the large 1/2 inch garden hose size, and the 3/4 inch small size faucets. It […]
What comes in the box?
The SaniTimer® comes with a manual containing both English and Spanish instructions for use and installation, a battery already preinstalled for ease of use, a faucet adapter, and a small wrench for tightening (this also removes the aerator if needed). The faucet adapter included would only be used if the threading on the faucet is […]
How long does the battery last on the unit and how will I know if it needs to be changed?
We chose the CR2032 lithium battery for our unit as it is the biggest of the available lithium batteries and also extremely common and inexpensive. This battery is commonly found in bathroom scales, some watches, and various wall clocks. Even with constant use, this battery will last between 9 months to 1 year in our […]
What if my sinks are currently outfitted with motion sensors for water conservation or foot pedals?
The SaniTimer® is designed so that it will function in all of these applications. Once the water starts, and triggers the timer, the SaniTimer® will continue to countdown and finish the cycle even if the flow of water is interrupted. The flow of water starts the timer, but isn’t required for the operation of the […]
Why is timing for hand hygiene so important?
Countless national studies have shown that proper hand hygiene and bacteria removal are attributed to two main factors, friction during the scrubbing process and the length of time allowed for removal. Soap acts as an agent that lifts dirt, bacteria, and other harmful materials from your skin. The more vigorously and thoroughly a user scrubs, […]