Comments on: Delta Pilar Single,Touch Faucet, Battery Life Solution

By: Eric Kirkhuff

Eric Kirkhuff — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:20:29 +0000

Using a transformer is not dangerous. It converts from the plug on the wall to 12volts DC which is not harmful or dangerous in anyway. How bout your Garbage disposal plugged directly in the wall going into the motor? 12VDC never hurt anyone.

By: 503 Patrick

503 Patrick — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:11:10 +0000

Eric did you ever consider using energizer ultimate lithium would you think this would last longer and be an easy fix or just go with your plan. Kinda not wanting to have electric stuff by water.

By: brettwier

brettwier — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:01:40 +0000

I tried a couple of 12V adapters with the following results:

300mA output – the faucet would quickly oscillate on/off on its own.
500mA – after a couple of days of flawless use the faucet began to turn itself on a regular basis and stay on.

Any suggestions, dare I try 1A output? Should I try a different voltage adapter? At this point I’m thinking about going with rechargeable batteries…

By: Kirkhuff Eric

Kirkhuff Eric — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:12:01 +0000

Actually, I ran tests up to 15-18 volts and it was not stressing. Most electronics have a governing device (called a Zener Diode or equivalent chip) that is set to kill the voltage if it gets to high. But when it gets to high, you run the risk of burning the protective device, not the unit. Some units have the protective device incorporated into the electronics as one package. You over voltage and pump it with lots of current, you can fry it.

You would be hard pressed to to this. 3-4 volts is the threshold. Remember it uses 4 1.5 volt batteries and that is a minimum of 6 volts. So, to answer your question, I would not go with 3 or 4 volts.

By: Kirkhuff Eric

Kirkhuff Eric — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:08:00 +0000

Sorry for the delay in replying.

I would not go that low and it will not hurt it but it will be unreliable and maybe come on by itself at night.

By: mackgriggs

mackgriggs — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:18:02 +0000

I bought the “AUD-6000″ as mentioned above, and the pilar will work at low voltage settings like 4V….is there a risk at running the pilar at low voltage settings?

By: mackgriggs

mackgriggs — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:27:30 +0000

I bought and installed the AUD-6000, and I started it at 1.5 volts, which didn’t work, and then at 3volts it worked fine….is there a reason why it would start working at such a low voltage? What would be the risks of going to higher voltage? (i.e….if the pack isn’t really outputting correct voltage, and if I moved it to 9 v if it really was outputting like 15V or something, could I fry my faucet?)

I really do appreciate the info Eric! No more batteries for me!

By: Kirkhuff Eric

Kirkhuff Eric — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:55:11 +0000

Glad you were helped, that was the purpose of the articale.

By: adityaa

adityaa — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:17:03 +0000

Thank you — Eric and all the comments! FWIW, I used the ff adapter from amazon (if you cannot find the one Eric reccs above): “Cables Unlimited AUD-6000 Universal AC/DC Power Adapter (Black)” Searching for “AUD-6000″ will find it. I set it at 9V and my Pilar has gone back to an amazing thing of beauty.
Also, I never had the low battery signal — my light was always blue but the faucet would not always work reliably.
Now it’s back to the early days of loving the faucet.
Thanks again!

By: Kirkhuff Eric

Kirkhuff Eric — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:54:12 +0000

Next to Zero, you will never see what it draws in a million years. Unless your a scientist.