Modern technologies are rapidly developing, and in our life there are things that we could not have thought a couple of years ago. Robot-vacuum cleaners, “smart” refrigerators and other high-tech helpers are already firmly entrenched in our lives. As for the “smart” garbage pails, they are significantly different from their simple predecessors and can significantly simplify our lives.
Main characteristics
Touch bucket for the kitchen can be an excellent replacement for buckets with a pedal for opening. Automatic bucket will serve for a long time, while not requiring special care. The model with the opening sensor is not so quickly polluted, because you do not touch it with your hands, as happens with ordinary buckets. Especially good option with opening the lid is suitable for a family where there is a child, as you will not come into contact with the surface of the bucket, where microbes can be located.
The sensor is triggered at a distance of about 15 mm.
Basically, these models operate on batteries, which will need to be periodically replaced. However, you can find a model that works from the network or battery. It is also important to monitor the state of the sensor, on which the work of the whole structure depends. If the sensor is dirty, its functionality will decrease, and as a result, it may cause product breakage.
Such buckets have several modes of operation, the main of which are:
- rest mode - the bucket just stands with the lid closed;
- operation mode - the container opens for a short time;
- long-term use - this mode is necessary when doing something over a bucket, for example, peeling potatoes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Many are wondering whether to buy electronic buckets. These models have the following advantages.
- Easy to use.
- Original designwhich will complement the interior of any modern kitchen.
- Variety of shapes and sizes. The ability to choose a model to the dimensions of kitchen furniture.
- Ease of care. It is enough to regularly throw garbage. The containers themselves are usually made of metal, which minimizes the possibility of external contamination.
- Significant life without losing the original properties.
- Perfectly complement the system "smart home" both aesthetically and practically.
The main disadvantages of "smart" bins:
- high price;
- possible breakdowns.
Criterias of choice
To properly pick up a bucket for garbage, you should consider some of the nuances. The main ones are presented below.
- Volume Depending on your needs, you can choose an automatic bucket of any size. The most popular models of medium size - 50 liters.
- Colour. The market offers a wide variety of colors, helping to choose not only a trash can, but also an organic addition to your interior. The model may have a traditional calm colors, and may be bright and unusual. Also popular are products made in contrasting shades, for example, metallic color in combination with a black or bright orange lid.
- Material. The choice of material should be taken seriously, since the service life of the model depends on it. Also, the material directly affects the weight of the product. There are both plastic and metal options. The latter are more durable and have a longer service life.
- Price policy. The cost of "smart" buckets, as a rule, is quite high.This is due to the use of new technologies that have not been used in this area before. Prices start from about 3 thousand rubles and can exceed 40 thousand rubles.
- The location of the touch sensor. This moment is important because if the position is incorrect, the sensor may mistakenly trigger the surrounding objects.
- The method of attaching a garbage bag. Sometimes manufacturers make models cheaper, as a result of which a garbage bag can stick out of a container. Or, for example, many install a special hoop for fastening, which can burst at any time.
- Height. It is better to choose a model whose touch sensor is located at arm's length - so you don’t have to stoop. Moreover, such models have a larger volume.
Thus, with the right choice of the touch bin, your life will become much easier.
In the next video you can get acquainted with the model of the touch bin JAH 6212.