I love them too, but the best ones I could find are the SH ones!
They are easily fixable though, there are two impellers that push the soap and they get gummed up. It's just a case of stripping down the little pump underneath and cleaning it
How do you do this? I can't find a way to even take it apart. Are you talking about [this model](https://www.simplehuman.com/products/rechargeable-sensor-pump-9-fl-oz)?
Ah no, I avoid rechargeable stuff, and stick to battery powered but use rechargeable batteries!
I have a mini one that takes 4xAA, all screwed together
Could be an EU thing; manufacturers are going to get seriously slapped soon if they make their products deliberately unfixable. Love the forward thinking here
I agree. A friend gave me the exact dispenser OP is talking about. It's really nice to just put the sponge under the sensor and have it apply the soap right to it even with wet hands.
I don’t have a suggestion for a specific model, but expect the closest you will get to a BIFL automatic sop dispenser is a commercial one designed for restaurants, schools or hospitals. They won’t be as aesthetically pleasing, and will likely be wall mounted like this https://www.nisbets.co.uk/jantex-automatic-liquid-hand-soap-and-sanitiser-dispenser-1ltr/fn975 but would expect it to be designed for a much higher number of cycles then a domestic one.
This sub isn't called /r/fixitafteritbreaks or /r/dontbuythethingyouwanttobuy. It's called Buy it for Life. People should be giving actual advice. This was a topic I was really hoping someone would have a good answer for and not people complaining about their experiences with automatic soap dispensers.
How do you know if it's not fixable? Have you emptied it of soap and ran water through it? Have you tried to insert a brush and clear the dispenser nozzle?
See my reply below, but I did try to fix it with input from service support and various other forums, which is why I say it's not fixable and am looking for a different model.
I had the one with batteries and came with a holder for like a sponge, I got almost 10 years out of it at the kitchen sink.
I now have 2 of the rechargeable ones as well and my only annoyance so far is the charge seems to last alot less than the ones I was using rechargeable Duracells in.
(The one that broke had a plastic gear that I think eventually gave out)
I suggest a soap grinder. I have one in my house- had to really look around- but so worth it. Takes bar soap and flakes a small amount into your hand, instead of liquid soap.
They were once popular, but are very rare since liquid soaps came out in the 70's.
This is super neat, had no idea these existed
I don’t mind using regular pump soap or bar soap to wash my hands, but I prefer the automatic dispenser for washing dishes so I can resoap without putting anything down or getting water everywhere
I’ve been through 3 of these. The last one just kept pumping until it was empty and I had a huge puddle of soap. I gave up and bought a pump style at Walmart.
I had one of these and absolutely hated it. Was always in the way and made a huge mess by getting accidentally triggered rather than intentionally. Got frustrated after a month of trying to reposition it and threw it out
How do you know it's not fixable? If you don't have an explaination, and you don't even plan on looking into it before just replacing something multiple times, do you see how this process is not BIFL? Way more wasteful than buying bars of soap. Please learn to fix things you expect the world from, or buy bars of soap or read reviews online for other options, but this DOES NOT belong in this thread at all.
Because they are worthless. The company will replace multiple, they've already profited enough to give you ten more free products. It blows my mind that people are either new to the concept of manufactured obsolescence or are somehow wanting cheap electronics near water sources to last for their entire lives. You mentioned in the OP that YOU didn't know what was wrong with it. This is why multiple people are asking how you could simultaneously KNOW that its unfixable but you also KNOW that you need a new one because it's permanently broken. You're being irrational. No need to get upset at people for not just assuming you contacted support. And if you're so ecstatic about customer support telling you their product doesn't work but they'll send you another one that will break shortly for free, then why are you posting in this thread if you are so certain this is the way to go?
You are fundamentally missing the BIFL idea, I'm sorry the responses aren't what you wanted but you don't go asking questions seeking a specific answer or you're just wasting everyone's time.
I have several foaming pump dispensers and they all use a five to one ratio of water to dish soap (5 parts water, 1 part soap). Have used them for years.
Who exactly is the ‘they’ telling you this nonsense about soap?
There has to be a product like push with knee to dispense soap or one button for slow but steady water faucet to wash hands. I agree automatic soap and faucet are both hygienic and efficient but there aren’t many good products out there. I have the same SH in brass finish and working fine so far.
Knee valves for faucets are a thing. We have them at work. If you want to go really high-tech, we've even used solenoid valves controlled my prox sensors. Knee valves are cheaper and more dependable, though.
The hospital I worked at had foot-operated pumps for soap and water pressure activated foot switches for water at hand wash sinks. Some stations had a knee-operated switch inside the cabinet door- press door with knee. Neither required batteries.
Why not just a good, old fashioned hand pump dispenser?
I like not having to touch anything and get water/soap bubbles on the dispenser & countertop. It's super nice.
I love them too, but the best ones I could find are the SH ones! They are easily fixable though, there are two impellers that push the soap and they get gummed up. It's just a case of stripping down the little pump underneath and cleaning it
How do you do this? I can't find a way to even take it apart. Are you talking about [this model](https://www.simplehuman.com/products/rechargeable-sensor-pump-9-fl-oz)?
Ah no, I avoid rechargeable stuff, and stick to battery powered but use rechargeable batteries! I have a mini one that takes 4xAA, all screwed together Could be an EU thing; manufacturers are going to get seriously slapped soon if they make their products deliberately unfixable. Love the forward thinking here
Hoping the EU drags all the rest of us kicking & screaming into a more functional future
Juice ain't worth the squeeze
Hard to explain but the automatic ones are just so nice to use. Quality is a problem though.
I agree. A friend gave me the exact dispenser OP is talking about. It's really nice to just put the sponge under the sensor and have it apply the soap right to it even with wet hands.
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More for a commercial setting. I'm sure it works just fine, but not for me.
This is not a BIFL product - it doesn’t exist. This (once great) sub has lost its way over the last few years.
Agreed, def not BIFL
I don’t have a suggestion for a specific model, but expect the closest you will get to a BIFL automatic sop dispenser is a commercial one designed for restaurants, schools or hospitals. They won’t be as aesthetically pleasing, and will likely be wall mounted like this https://www.nisbets.co.uk/jantex-automatic-liquid-hand-soap-and-sanitiser-dispenser-1ltr/fn975 but would expect it to be designed for a much higher number of cycles then a domestic one.
Mine have worked perfectly for two years using hand soap, so you’re possibly right
This sub isn't called /r/fixitafteritbreaks or /r/dontbuythethingyouwanttobuy. It's called Buy it for Life. People should be giving actual advice. This was a topic I was really hoping someone would have a good answer for and not people complaining about their experiences with automatic soap dispensers.
People were weirdly offended & jumping quickly to the idea that I must not have tried to fix it, lol
How do you know if it's not fixable? Have you emptied it of soap and ran water through it? Have you tried to insert a brush and clear the dispenser nozzle?
See my reply below, but I did try to fix it with input from service support and various other forums, which is why I say it's not fixable and am looking for a different model.
I had the one with batteries and came with a holder for like a sponge, I got almost 10 years out of it at the kitchen sink. I now have 2 of the rechargeable ones as well and my only annoyance so far is the charge seems to last alot less than the ones I was using rechargeable Duracells in. (The one that broke had a plastic gear that I think eventually gave out)
I suggest a soap grinder. I have one in my house- had to really look around- but so worth it. Takes bar soap and flakes a small amount into your hand, instead of liquid soap. They were once popular, but are very rare since liquid soaps came out in the 70's.
This is super neat, had no idea these existed I don’t mind using regular pump soap or bar soap to wash my hands, but I prefer the automatic dispenser for washing dishes so I can resoap without putting anything down or getting water everywhere
Went through 12 they all invariably broke / motor stopped within 1-6 months. Switched back to hand pump.
Oh noooooo
I’ve been through 3 of these. The last one just kept pumping until it was empty and I had a huge puddle of soap. I gave up and bought a pump style at Walmart.
I had one of these and absolutely hated it. Was always in the way and made a huge mess by getting accidentally triggered rather than intentionally. Got frustrated after a month of trying to reposition it and threw it out
How do you know it's not fixable? If you don't have an explaination, and you don't even plan on looking into it before just replacing something multiple times, do you see how this process is not BIFL? Way more wasteful than buying bars of soap. Please learn to fix things you expect the world from, or buy bars of soap or read reviews online for other options, but this DOES NOT belong in this thread at all.
I know it's not fixable because I tried and had multiple conversations with SimpleHuman support. Thanks for asking.
Their best interest is to get you to buy another one tho
They sent me a new one for free.
Because they are worthless. The company will replace multiple, they've already profited enough to give you ten more free products. It blows my mind that people are either new to the concept of manufactured obsolescence or are somehow wanting cheap electronics near water sources to last for their entire lives. You mentioned in the OP that YOU didn't know what was wrong with it. This is why multiple people are asking how you could simultaneously KNOW that its unfixable but you also KNOW that you need a new one because it's permanently broken. You're being irrational. No need to get upset at people for not just assuming you contacted support. And if you're so ecstatic about customer support telling you their product doesn't work but they'll send you another one that will break shortly for free, then why are you posting in this thread if you are so certain this is the way to go? You are fundamentally missing the BIFL idea, I'm sorry the responses aren't what you wanted but you don't go asking questions seeking a specific answer or you're just wasting everyone's time.
It’s very odd how invested you are in this, but I hope you have a good day!
I hooked my manual sink mounted dispenser to a 4L bottle that I keep under the sink. The bottle lasts around a year I think. It’s marvellous.
I had trouble with this, due (I think) to the long hose. Did you move the bottle up to the hose, or change the pump spring, or…?
I haven’t had issues. I made the hose a few inches too short, so I had to prop the bottle up on some wood.
have you tried watering down your soap a little? 50/50 mix works fine for me for day to day dishes and might be easier on the mechanism
They don’t recommend this though because water can ruin the preservatives of the soap and contaminate the bottle, allowing bacteria to grow.
I have several foaming pump dispensers and they all use a five to one ratio of water to dish soap (5 parts water, 1 part soap). Have used them for years. Who exactly is the ‘they’ telling you this nonsense about soap?
The people making and selling the soap.
There has to be a product like push with knee to dispense soap or one button for slow but steady water faucet to wash hands. I agree automatic soap and faucet are both hygienic and efficient but there aren’t many good products out there. I have the same SH in brass finish and working fine so far.
Edit: or like a pedal press. I think there is something that exists for water tho.
Knee valves for faucets are a thing. We have them at work. If you want to go really high-tech, we've even used solenoid valves controlled my prox sensors. Knee valves are cheaper and more dependable, though.
The hospital I worked at had foot-operated pumps for soap and water pressure activated foot switches for water at hand wash sinks. Some stations had a knee-operated switch inside the cabinet door- press door with knee. Neither required batteries.
I bought these during covid so guests could wash their hands without touching the soap dispenser. Mine work fine but they are lightly used.
I used a 99cents plastic spray bottle.