A special place in the group of sanitary technology solutions is occupied by fittings designed for public utility buildings. This segment is made up of various types of faucets and accessories designed with specific operating conditions in mind. They usually have to have increased durability and functionality and ensure an increased level of safety and hygiene. Special medical faucets (also known as hospital, medical or clinical faucets) are available for healthcare facilities. We explain the characteristics of a medical faucet and advise which model to choose.
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What is a medical faucet and what distinguishes it from other types of fittings?
A medical faucet is a type of fitting designed for special tasks, specifically for use in facilities where:
- the priority is to maintain the highest level of hygiene
- there are people with special needs due to their health condition
Medical batteries, thanks to their characteristic design (long, suitably profiled, ergonomic handle in the case of elbow models) and modern technologies, prevent the development of viruses and bacteria and are extremely easy and convenient to use - also for patients with limited mobility in the upper limbs. Such people can freely and comfortably use the batteries independently.
Application of medical batteries
Medical taps, as the name suggests, are used primarily in medical facilities: clinics, medical practices, hospitals and clinics. They are currently also installed in many other facilities, such as social welfare homes, sanatoriums, senior homes and wherever the elderly, disabled and those with limited mobility often stay. Medical taps can also be found in places where sterility is a priority, such as beauty salons, hairdressers, massage and SPA salons. There is nothing to prevent you from equipping your private bathroom in your home or apartment with specialist medical fittings.
Types of Medical Batteries
The medical battery is often called an elbow battery, but in reality, an elbow battery is simply 
simply the most popular variant of medical fittings. It is characterized by an elongated, slender handle that allows you to control the water flow using not only your hand, but also your elbow, forearm or wrist. Thanks to this design, direct contact between the hand and the handle is limited or even eliminated. This prevents the accumulation of health-threatening microorganisms on the faucet, and then their multiplication, transfer and spread throughout the facility.
Touchless faucets also occupy an important place among medical fittings. They are equipped with a sensor that automatically starts the flow of the stream when it detects a hand (or other body part) in the detection field. Touchless faucets reduce the risk of transferring bacteria by up to 80% and are less demanding in cleaning than standard models.
Thermostatic faucets are also chosen for medical facilities. They offer exceptional comfort and safety of use due to the lack of risk of scalding (after the thermostat is set correctly). Their great advantage is economy. Advanced thermostatic models allow you to reduce water consumption by up to 40%. And it is worth knowing that huge amounts of water are wasted due to the prolonged regulation of the stream temperature.
Medical faucets, regardless of type, come in many versions. Available models differ in design, installation method, additional functions and coatings, and purpose. There are medical bathroom faucets (shower, washbasin, bathtub, bidet) and sink faucets to choose from.
Which medical battery should I choose?
When choosing a medical battery for a hospital, clinic or other medical facility, first decide on its preferred type – whether it should be an elbow model or a non-contact model. If you want a non-contact battery, verify the sensor range and other parameters that interest you. It is worth checking whether the selected medical battery model:
- meets the highest hygiene requirements
- ensures high efficiency
- offers comfort for a given group of users
- has various useful functions (touchless technology, thermostat, remote control, intelligent sensors, thermal disinfection, laminar water flow)
Advanced medical faucets allow you to set automatic flushing at specific intervals, which reduces the growth of microorganisms in the pipes, such as Legionella bacteria, which causes legionellosis pneumonia.
In the Onninen plumbing wholesaler you will find professional medical faucets in dozens of variants - ideal for places requiring a high level of sterility and for bathrooms and kitchens used by people with limited mobility. We build our range of medical faucets based on solutions from leading manufacturers and suppliers of sanitary fittings, such as Ferro, Kludi Armaturen, Oras and Valvex. If you have any questions or problems with the selection, Onninen's technical and sales advisors will be happy to help. We invite you to contact us and cooperate.