P254 CEEFAX 254 Tue 19 Jun 21:11/07 1/3 a "£ ON TBP There is a useful new British invention - a tap which gives an automatic water flow for 30 seconds when a hand is placed under the nozzle. A small electronic unit in the head of the spout of the tap is activated when the usjt places a hand within 6mm of the nozzle. An added refinement is that the temperature of the hot water is controlled and remains constant. MoreP254 CEEFAX 254 Tue 19 Jun 21:14/28 2/3 a "£ ON TBP The concept of a tap from which water flows for a limited period, simply by placing a hand near the spout, is both economical and hygienic. It saves water bjcausj it only runs for approximately 30 seconds, or until it is activated again. And as a dirty or contaminated hand does not touch the tap there is less risk of transmitting germs to the next user. MoreP254 CEEFAX 254 Tue 19 Jun 21:14/25 3/3 jj5/l4 5 a "£ ON TBP The new tap that is activated without turning or touching - simply by placing a hand near the spout - is certainly an improvement in terms of hygiene. 'ith its limited flow of water it is also economical. Hopefully, it will not bj too long before it is generally available in this country. More