Tap tap tap

I read an article on how much water people in 1st world countries waste.  It got me thinking about ways to design taps to give people greater control/choice.  So I've been looking at designing a tap with a push and hold button, allowing the user to get a quick squirt for brushing teeth and a push on and push again to stop button, to fill a bowl.  The tap would be powered by a solar panel hidden behind a 2 way glass mirror above the basin.  I think the project would have more research than commercial value.  It brings into question the designers role, there's a fine line between trying to dictate behaviour or giving greater options.

Comments

[Ben Rivera]

How about make the volume of stream of water as it eminates from the spout visible?

The water has a laminar flow. As you turn the dial to increase the volume, the width of the waterfall increases in proportion to the flow. Maybe the flow could form a cylindrical shape instead of a plane. As you increase the volume by turning a dial, the cylinder closes up. A cylinder would be a better shape than a plane becuase you could fill a cup.

BEN

[Product Tank]

Ben,

Nice idea/improvement on the concept in terms of reinforcing visual feedback to the user- thank you. PT

[plumbing]

The bathroom taps should be carefully considered before you purchase them to ensure they are correct in terms of the technicalities of your plumbing as well as the style of bathroom you are trying to achieve. There are many different types of bathroom taps available and it is important to know which ones would suit your bathroom best and will fit your ceramics.