Moen pulldown faucet new technology
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Are pulldown kitchen faucets sturdy? If so which one
Comments (15)The most important thing about pull out faucets are the washers. More expensive models have ceramic washers which keep water from leaking at the joints on the faucet. A good quality faucet will last 10 years without replacement. It is definitely a case of you get what you pay for. I've had bad experiences with both Moen and Delta and of course I'll admit I was saving money by using them. They do not use ceramic washers, at least the models we used didn't. So, look carefully at the product and compare carefully whatever you are choosing. After spending so much on your kitchen, spending a few hundred dollars more for something that you use multiple times a day, is an investment that's worth it....See MoreUpdate on Moen 'Reflex' Technology Faucet
Comments (17)based on recommendations for the 'reflex' technology on the moen, we got the arbor model (#7594csl) we had to double check that it was the new 'reflex' model-- as the catalogue listed it as 'in transition.' the moen website only lists it for the 'brantford' model-- so we were unsure that ours would be correct. all went well-- we got the faucet and it said "reflex pulldown system" on the box. bottom line-- we LOVE this faucet. i have never had a faucet with a smoother pulling action. both up and down. it seems perfectly weighted. i like the pause feature a lot-- especially when washing the dog. (we have a shitzu/yorkie mix... she easily fits in the sink... but am loving the pause (not paws) for rinsing her head. spoiled little furball!) so far, we really love this faucet. thanks to gardenwebbers for pointing us to this... we were lost in the land of faucets but mostly wanted one with an easy return. victory! kawh...See MoreMoen Woodmere vs Brantford pulldown faucets--cost difference?
Comments (6)Swisscook--Thank you for your quick reply and advice. I just found an article in TOH magazine (9/11) which features three similar Moen single-hole, pulldown faucets: budget (Lindley), mid-range (Brantford), and luxury (Woodmere) models. Wish Moen's own website would be more specific about their different product levels. Only price and some features hint as to the increase in price on similar faucets. According to their site, the most expensive one does not have the "Reflex" feature, but has a sprayer with a start and stop button feature. It claims the Brantford does not have this "start/stop" button, but the specs sheet listed in a link do show this as a feature of both faucets. Very confusing as to which ones have this "Reflex" feature and the "start/stop " button. I did notice your Arbor faucet is now showing the Reflex feature on their website. Maybe you can exchange it for the newer model before you install it?...See MoreMoen Arbor Motionsense faucet and other faucet decisions
Comments (9)We just bought the Moen Brantford Motionsense in ORB, and I struggled with the decision too. Like so many other great things my kitchen has acquired since finding GardenWeb, it's life-changing. So on to some details... Is it crazy to mix water and electronics? Well no, not in a kitchen. Your ice maker does it. Your garbage disposal does it. Your fridge-mounted water does it. Your electric stove does it, in a sense. Today, there are steam-clean options for ovens and steam-dry options for dryers. The Moen faucets have 2 sensors and MANUAL CONTROL. You don't have to use any sensors if you don't want to. And, honestly, when you have company, it makes sense to turn off at least the front sensor (guests seem to have a talent for dousing their sleeves). Turning on and off either sensor is easy but not so easy you'll do it accidentally. There are 3 basic "components" - the faucet, the mixing control box, and the power source. The mixing control box houses the electronics, mixing valves, and bypass lines. Sounds complicated, but hooking up was really (really!) easy. We put the mixing control box on the back wall of our cabinet to keep the hoses out of the way. The power source is just a small plastic box that can hold batteries or connect to the plugged-in transformer. We paid for the transformer, but it sounds like most people can run for about a year on one set of batteries. The wire connecting the power source to the control box is pretty long, so we put the power source box on the side wall right next to one door. The temperature control is on the power source, and we figured we may want easy access to it. The wires can be tucked up at the top of the cabinet (they come with ties) so if there is ever a hose failure, there is a minimal chance of electrocution. We have an outlet under our sink, and I see the risk as equivalent if we had left our garbage disposal in place. Have sensor faucets improved over a few years ago? I think the answer is yes, but I also think it's important to differentiate between the sensors in public restrooms and the residential model you'll be buying. The sensors in residential models have no excuse for being faulty. If you're not happy, return it and get a replacement or buy a different brand. Our sensors are well-placed and have shown very consistent operation. Based on reviews, this is normal and I can expect years of this. The bad reviews I read indicated faulty mechanics or incorrect installation. Statistically, there is certainly a chance of getting a dud - and that's true of standard faucets as well. 3. Pros for us - and every family is different - far outweigh the cons. Here are some of the ways we are using the motion sensor that make our lives more pleasant: Washing chicken hands Washing hands after cleaning the litter box Wiping down counters without leaving the water on Rinsing out the cat food can Rinsing off fruit and veggies Rinsing out a coffee cup or cereal bowl single-handed and without getting wet Rinsing off a serving spoon covered in soup or spaghetti sauce after a quick stir Rinsing off a heavy pot carried with 2 hands These are all pretty minor, but it's shocking how few times a day I actually touch the faucet - really just to wash dishes. Cons are pretty few. Okay, I admit we all douse our sleeves once in a while. When I scrub down the sink, I have to remember to turn the faucet aside so I don't accidentally wash the cleaner out before I'm ready. Sometimes I wish the front sensor would extend out just one more inch. The Moen technology has adjustable temperature but not adjustable flow; this was a major issue for me before we installed and now it doesn't matter at all. The handle must be installed on the right; this was almost our deal-breaker. We really wanted a 360-degree faucet so we could install in front. But with the Motionsense, we only touch the handle once or twice a day. Do I wish it was on the left? Well, yes, but it really doesn't affect my enjoyment of the faucet, and it's habit now to reach AROUND the right side to get to the handle. It's really the only compromise we made, and it was so worth it. So... I love it! But, I paid for it and I'm biased. What I found most interesting was my mother's response when she stayed with us for a week. Initially, we turned off the front sensor so she wouldn't get wet. After 2 days, my husband and I missed it so much we turned it back on and told my mother "tough luck - keep your sleeves out of the sink." 2 days after that, Mom said she kept waiting for the bathroom faucet to turn itself on! She adapted quickly, despite her aversion to gimmicks and technology in general. She misses it now that she's back home....See Morepuppeez
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