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>my friends use a constantly running tap while washing the dishes. I realize this will sound whiny and justifying water wasting, but I am including tech soluti

>my friends use a constantly running tap while washing the dishes. I realize this will sound whiny and justifying water wasting, but I am including tech solutions... 1. My hands are busy and filthy while I am washing dishes. I don't want to touch the handle. = Give me a foot controlled valve. 2. My kitchen faucet literally takes 2 minutes to get hot water. = Give me instant hot water (to a precise temp that won't burn me). 3. More water pressure makes it faster to clean food off and speed is of the essence when you are doing this chore. = Pressurize the water. On a side note, I have determined that being the one in a relationship that takes full responsibility for the ever ominous dishes chore allows me to do less overall chores without complaint from my partner.

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darkarmani 5y ago
1. Quick search: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Improvement-Touchless-Bathroom-Sink-Faucets/zgbs/hi/6808093011 https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Improvement-Touchle... 2. You can get a water circulator that moves hot water to the cold water pipe until it gets hot. I haven't met a plumber that has recommended them though.
bonestamp2 5y ago
> I don't want to touch the handle. = Give me a foot controlled valve. If you want to save a bit of water, you can get faucets that are "touch" controlled (on/off). That way you can touch the faucet with your wrist/forearm/back of hand to turn it on/off. Temp is controlled by the knob position so it stays the same temp through on/off cycles until you move the knob.
dredmorbius 5y ago
Try insulating your hot-water pipes if you've not done so already. Wrap with foam or apply a spray-foam sealant. (This requires access to the plumbing, of course.) Foot-pedal taps are available, though they're more commonly a hospital item.
Groxx 5y ago
You can get foot valves[1]! And I think they're wonderful, I wish every faucet had them, and infinitely better than fighting with sensor-operated ones. You can pretty easily use half or less water while doing many sink-things. [1]: https://www.google.com/search?q=foot+operated+faucet https://www.google.com/search?q=foot+operated+faucet

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darkarmani 5y ago

1. Quick search: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Improvement-Touchless-Bathroom-Sink-Faucets/zgbs/hi/6808093011 https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Improvement-Touchle... 2. You can get a water circulator that moves hot water to the cold water pipe until it gets hot. I haven't met a plumber that has recommended them though.

bonestamp2 5y ago

> I don't want to touch the handle. = Give me a foot controlled valve. If you want to save a bit of water, you can get faucets that are "touch" controlled (on/off). That way you can touch the faucet with your wrist/forearm/back of hand to turn it on/off. Temp is controlled by the knob position so it stays the same temp through on/off cycles until you move the knob.

dredmorbius 5y ago

Try insulating your hot-water pipes if you've not done so already. Wrap with foam or apply a spray-foam sealant. (This requires access to the plumbing, of course.) Foot-pedal taps are available, though they're more commonly a hospital item.

Groxx 5y ago

You can get foot valves[1]! And I think they're wonderful, I wish every faucet had them, and infinitely better than fighting with sensor-operated ones. You can pretty easily use half or less water while doing many sink-things. [1]: https://www.google.com/search?q=foot+operated+faucet https://www.google.com/search?q=foot+operated+faucet