Temp Sensing LED Faucet Light Review (Verdict: Needs More Spray)

Brian Lam — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:41:39 EDT

I really dig those expensive LED faucets that glow blue and red to warn you of the temp. Here's my review of the $20 nozzle attachment version. As you'd guess, I'm giving up a thing or two by skimping:

•The LED isn't variable: Once you hit 89 degrees or greater, the red LED switches on. Before that, its blue. And when your water isn't running the circuit opens and the light goes off.
•The piece is long, so if you've got a shallow sink basin, you're going to be annoyed.
•It'll runs an unspecified number of hours with three easily changed small button batteries.
•Comes with two adapters for different faucet sizes.
•That's not chrome. It's silverized plastic (the kind that chips). What do you expect for $20?
•The flow is superb, but unfocused. Ultimately, I couldn't justify this without a wide spray and stream mode, and an adjustable neck. Depending on your love for LEDs, though, YMMV.

–Brian Lam

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Color-changing LED Faucet Warns You of Impending Burning

www.gizmodo.com — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:29:03 EST

Yeah, we've shown you a couple LED faucets before, but this one is different. Check it: rather than just making your water blue, which makes you feel like you're doing the dishes with antifreeze, it changes color based on the temperature, making you feel like you're doing the dishes with either antifreeze or Gatorade.

It's a cool concept, as you won't have to worry about scorching your hand while testing the water again. If it's red, don't mess with it. If you doubt the reality of this product, check the video after the jump for a much less classy version than the one pictured above doin' its thing. –Adam Frucci

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Temp Sensing LED Faucet Light Review (Verdict: Needs More Spray)

Color-changing LED Faucet Warns You of Impending Burning