I have used the foot pedal operated faucets in a few hospitals. I seem to remember one of them was actually operated with the side of your knee.
They make both knee and foot activated faucets.
CD
I have used the foot pedal operated faucets in a few hospitals. I seem to remember one of them was actually operated with the side of your knee.
I too would love them just for that very reason.I've seen foot pedal activated faucets in professional kitchens, and in my dentist's office. I would love to have a set of those. Not just for sanitary reasons, but just being able to turn on the water, both hot and cold, with both hands full.
CD
I did my own plumbing in my house and use ball valves.
I can open the tap with my elbow or back of my hand
They are a bit close here, but ok for my hands.Looks great Badjak! Are they far enough away from the wall for fat fingers?
Also, if I may, use a hi-gloss or at least a semi-gloss paint. Much easier to wipe down.
or you could spend a $100.00 on an aluminum thermodynamic thawing tray from sharper image.From https://www.thekitchn.com/does-an-a...utting-tips-to-the-test-in-the-kitchen-219131 : Food thaws faster on an aluminum or steel surface than on ceramic or glass.
The Original Tip
The theory is that some surfaces are better to thaw on than others. Specifically, metals, like aluminum and stainless steel, will defrost food faster than stone or wooden surfaces. Why? These metals absorb ambient heat and transfer it to the food, speeding thawing.
The Testing Method
To test this theory, I froze two 1/2-inch-thick pork chops solid, then transferred one pork chop to an aluminum baking sheet and the second to a stoneware plate.
I placed both the plate and the aluminum baking sheet side-by-side on my kitchen counter and checked on them every 15 minutes until it was defrosted and not hard in the center anymore.
The Results
After just 1 hour, the pork chop on the aluminum baking sheet was completely thawed but still cold to the touch. The pork chop on the stoneware plate, however, took 45 minutes longer to reach the same consistency. It was quite a significant time difference!