Written by: Carol J Alexander

Chicago’s McCormick Place is the premier convention facility in North America. It includes over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit halls, six ballrooms, 170 meeting rooms, a 4,188-seat theatre, and assembly seating for 18,000 people. Not all of the over 250 convention centers in the US are this massive, but they all do have something in common—they get a lot of traffic, which demands a durable faucet in the restrooms.

When specifying faucets for convention centers, you want the best. Faucets that are durable and resistant to vandalism and tampering, dependable, with less downtime; long-lasting construction in a classic design; and low maintenance with convenient monitoring options are the order of the day. Not only that, but more facility managers are switching out manual faucets for touchless ones to reduce the spread of germs.

Suppose this sounds like the top needs for your new or existing bathroom design, no need to spend a lot of time digging for options. Here are a few of the industry’s top faucets for convention centers.

Five Touchless Faucets Meant for Heavy Use

EVR Series—The new EVR Series faucet is more than durable. It’s a hardworking overachiever. Its heavy-duty, one-piece cast brass body is tamper and vandal resistant. A compact control box keeps all its components not just neat and tidy, but easily accessible. 

The EVR is available with both an ASSE 1070–compliant thermostatic protection to prevent scalding and our optional maintenance-free Long Term Power Supply (LTPS) that can last up to 30 years, depending on usage. And even sweeter, the LTPS requires no wiring, no electrician install, and no battery changes.

EQ Series—Next up in our durable faucet line-up is the EQ Series. A touch-free faucet with a plug-and-play installation, this beauty comes in two design options of either brushed nickel or polished chrome. Either one is sure to complement the newest bathroom designs. This faucet features a pressure-compensating Econo-Flo non-aerating spray outlet, a control box assembly that houses everything needed for operation, waterproof electronics, and a stainless steel supply hose. Powered by six AA batteries, the EQ Series is easy to install, operate, and maintain.

HyTronic® Series —For a touch-free programmable faucet, you want the HyTronic® Series. Its quick response twin-beam infrared system adjusts to the environment, minimizing false activations. Not only does it have a pressure-compensating Econo-Flo™ non-aerating spray outlet, but an optional 1.5 GPM insert is included. Sporting above-deck electronics for easy access, the HyTronic® Series comes in a range of styles, all compatible with our optional Commander handheld programming unit to make maintenance and monitoring a breeze. The HyTronic® gives you more performance for the money than any other long-lasting faucet you can buy.

E-Tronic® 40—For an affordable touchless faucet that’s fully programmable, choose the E-Tronic® 40. Its durable metal construction is easy to maintain without shutting off the water. It’s easy to install and includes a low-flow spray outlet of .5 GPM. The E-Tronic® 40 is compatible with our Commander handheld programming unit for convenient maintenance and monitoring. Power options include our Long Term Power System, which gives you a maintenance-free system for 15 years or more, Self Sustaining Power System that uses the water flow to create and store power, or the Emergency Backup Power System that keeps the water flowing during power outages.

E-Tronic® 80—The E-Tronic® 80 series gives you a clean, contemporary design option with easy, above-deck maintenance. Powered by a 6-volt lithium CRP2 battery, this durable faucet is compatible with our Commander Handheld Programming Unit and includes multiple field-adjustable modes and ranges. The E-Tronic® 80 saves water with adjustable run time and vandal-resistant outlet options. Other faucet features include a dual supply for hot and cold water and a user-adjustable temperature control mixer.

You don’t have to be outfitting the McCormick Place convention center to need durable, long-lasting faucets. These top options are perfect for any high-traffic facility. Touchless faucets that reduce the spread of germs and require less maintenance, and provide a more convenient monitoring experience, are appreciated everywhere.