Hansgrohe PuraVida 15170000

Innovation for comfort

The German brand Hansgrohe is distinguished by the high quality of its products. The PuraVida 15170 touchless washbasin tap embodies the elegance of form along with the high functionality provided by innovative technologies.

Expensive pleasure

The product is offered in a case with a classic chrome finish and in a chrome/white combination. Looks expensive, but it's worth it. The price of the device reaches 800 USD, which raises a completely fair question: Why so much?

The PuraVida 15170 is definitely something to be proud of. Firstly, the infrared sensor does not require adjustment during installation and calibrates itself. Secondly, it has two range modes — the maximum, set by default (up to 20 cm), and reduced, by only 5 cm.

The device is powered by a 6-volt battery included in the kit, designed for an average service life of 2 years. The fact that it is time to change it will be notified by a continuously burning LED on the sensor.

Cleanliness above all else

Also, the tap supports the hygienic flush function, which occurs by draining the water for 10 seconds every 24 hours after the last use. It is activated automatically after connecting the tap to the power source. If the power is turned off, the function will be lost and it can be reconfigured by setting a new time.

In addition, the tap provides the possibility of thermal disinfection. Simply put, this is a drain of hot water (70º C) for 3 minutes to clean the “insides” from plaque and dirt. And to wipe the tap surfaces without activating the flow, you can turn off the sensor for 1 minute. To do this, just close it with your hand for 5 seconds.

Saving hot water

Like many similar models of competitors, Hansgrohe PuraVida 15170 has a water temperature adjustment lever ranging from 10 – 60º C. But in our model, the upper range can be limited, for example, set the threshold to 38º C, for which you need to remove the lever and turn the regulator screw to the desired position with a screwdriver.

It is worth noting that all the above settings, due to certain difficulties for a simple layman, are best performed by a qualified master during the installation process. A properly configured device will work for a long time and without problems, coping with any intensity of loads.

But is it worth spending $800 on such a tap, against the background of almost the same functionality, but three times cheaper Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan E 36327001, you decide. For every commodity has its own merchant.