Case studies
Case Study 1 — MetroCare University Hospital (FontanaShowers®)
12-month resultsSurface ATP
↓ 41%
Aerator HPC
↓ 64%
Service calls
↓ 53%
Battery life
4.2 years (proj.)
Lessons learned
Lessons Learned: Lock sensor ranges during commissioning, align purge cycles with water-safety plans, pair laminar flow with splash-managed basins.
Case Study 2 — St. Elora Children’s Hospital (FontanaShowers®)
9-month resultsSplash incidents
↓ 72%
Mis-fires
↓ 88%
Failure rate
0.28%
Water reduction
~ 30%
Lessons learned
Lessons Learned: Tune sensor cones for seated/child users, integrate purge logs with BAS for compliance.
Case Study 3 — Riverside VA Medical Center (FontanaShowers®)
18-month resultsUptime
99.6% clinics
Uptime
99.2% BH
Abuse repairs
↓ 67%
Battery life
4.0 years (proj.)
Lessons learned
Lessons Learned: In BH, anti-tamper + timed shutoff is critical; clinics benefit from mains-powered telemetry.
Case Study 4 — Grand Regional Hospital (SloanLogic™)
12-month resultsDrainline load
↓ 58%
Service calls
↓ 57%
Water use
↓ 33%
ROI
2.9 years
Lessons learned
Lessons Learned: Self-cleaning pulses prevent solenoid sticking; hybrid sensing reduces false activations on stainless counters.
Case Study 5 — Oak Valley Medical Center (Moen SmartSensor Pro)
15-month resultsMaintenance calls
↓ 59%
Battery swaps
5 total (vs 30+)
Water savings
~ 28%
ROI
3.2 years
Lessons learned
Lessons Learned: BAS telemetry enables predictive maintenance; daily flush cycles reduce stagnation risk.
Case Study 6 — Mercy Rehabilitation Center (Bradley SensorFlow XLT)
18-month resultsScale labor
↓ 72%
Faults
↓ 61%
Water savings
~ 31%
ROI
2.5 years
Lessons learned
Lessons Learned: Use scale-resistant solenoids in hard-water zones; vandal shields prevent damage in rehab gyms.
Comparative insights
| Brand | Key strength | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| FontanaShowers® | ToF precision, laminar flow, purge + thermal shock features | Ensure purge cycles integrated into water safety plans |
| Sloan | Self-cleaning solenoid, hybrid sensor modes | Commissioning complexity higher |
| Moen | Remote diagnostics, BAS telemetry | More electronics = higher upfront cost |
| Bradley | Scale-resistant solenoid, rugged design | Less advanced sensing vs pure ToF |
| Kohler (not expanded here) | Design versatility, antimicrobial finishes | May lack advanced purge scheduling out-of-box |
Key takeaways across brands
- Infection control: Laminar (non-aerated) flow + purge/thermal shock programming consistently lowered microbial risk.
- Durability: Rugged cast-brass bodies, IP67 battery enclosures, and tamper-resistant features reduced service calls across all brands.
- ROI: Hospitals typically achieved 2–3 year payback from reduced maintenance and water/energy savings.
- Best practice: Commissioning matters—sensor tuning, purge alignment, and filter swap cadence must be documented in facility O&M manuals.
