Auto Sensor Tap

A sensor tap — or automatic tap — uses an infrared sensor to turn the water on when your hands move under the spout and off the moment you move away. There is nothing to touch, so it is more hygienic and uses less water. At Big Bath our sensor taps suit both home and commercial bathrooms, in mains- and battery-powered options, across 10 showrooms nationwide.

Why Choose a Sensor Tap?

Better Hygiene

Hands-free means no touching a handle with dirty or soapy hands — ideal for family bathrooms and a must for commercial washrooms.

Water Savings

The tap runs only while hands are under the sensor, so it never gets left running. That can cut basin water use significantly.

A Modern Look

Sensor taps read as clean and contemporary, suiting modern home bathrooms as well as offices, clinics and restaurants.

Power Options

Mains-powered sensor taps need a nearby power point and suit permanent installations. Battery-powered sensor taps run on standard batteries and are easier to retrofit where mains power is not available.

How to Choose the Right Sensor Tap (Quick Checklist)

1. Choose the power. Mains power for permanent fit-outs; battery for retrofits or where no power point is near the basin.
2. Match the basin. Deck-mounted sensor taps fit a single-hole basin; check the spout reach over the bowl.
3. Set the sensor range. Some sensors let you adjust sensitivity and run-on time to suit your basin and users.
4. Arrange temperature mixing. Most sensor taps need a thermostatic mixing valve upstream to deliver a safe, blended temperature.
5. Plan maintenance access. The sensor and solenoid need a power source and occasional service — keep them accessible under the basin.

Sensor Tap Features to Look For

• Adjustable sensor range — tune sensitivity and run-on time.
• Mains or battery power — match to your install.
• Thermostatic mixing — safe, stable water temperature.
• Low-battery / fault indicator — warns before stoppage.
• Solid brass body — durable for commercial use.

Related Categories

• Bathroom Taps & Fittings — manual taps too.
• Basin Mixers — lever basin taps.
• Wash Basins — pair with a sensor tap.
• Water Heaters — warm water supply.
• Bathroom Accessories — matching accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sensor tap?

An automatic tap fitted with an infrared sensor that turns the water on when your hands move into range and off when you move away — no handle to touch. Also called an automatic or hands-free tap.

Do sensor taps need electricity?

Yes. Sensor taps are powered either by mains (a nearby power point) or by batteries. Mains power suits permanent fit-outs; battery-powered models are easier to retrofit where no power point is near the basin.

Are sensor taps more hygienic?

Yes. Because you never touch the tap with dirty or soapy hands, there are fewer germs transferred to the handle. That is why they are standard in commercial washrooms and popular in family bathrooms.

Do sensor taps save water?

They can. The tap runs only while hands are in range and stops the moment they leave, so it cannot be left running. Over time that cuts basin water use, especially in busy or public bathrooms.

How do I get warm water from a sensor tap?

Most sensor taps deliver cold water unless a thermostatic mixing valve is fitted upstream to blend hot and cold to a safe, set temperature. Plan the mixing valve and hot-water supply as part of the install.

Can I adjust how the sensor behaves?

Many of our sensor taps let you adjust the sensing range, sensitivity and the run-on time (how long water flows after you move away), so you can tune it to your basin and users.

Do you deliver and install sensor taps?

Yes. Big Bath has 10 showrooms nationwide and in-house installers across Peninsular Malaysia, with ready stock in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) and Kuching (Sarawak). WhatsApp your nearest branch.