Hand Dryers

Most of the dryers here are listed as wall mounted, and almost every one has an infrared sensor: hands go underneath, the dryer starts, and nobody touches it. The Dolphy range runs from 700W compact dryers to 1800W dryers, in ABS or stainless steel, and the listings name hotels, hospitality venues, offices, schools, gyms and public washrooms.

How to choose a commercial hand dryer

Look at air speed as well as wattage. Wattage is not the whole story: the 700W Compact quotes an air speed of 90 m/s, while the 1800W Eco dryers quote over 20 m/s, and fast air dries hands by pushing water off rather than by heating it.

For a hotel, the Tornado 1000W, Supercharge 800W, Plaza 1450W, Automatic 1200W, ADGE 1100W, the 1750W Ultra Compact jet and the recessed model all name hotels or hospitality venues in their listings. The recessed stainless steel dryer sits back into the wall for a tidier line in a guest-facing washroom.

Hand dryers compared

Check each product page for the voltage and how the dryer is fitted, and have any hard wiring done by a licensed electrician.

Frequently asked questions

What is a commercial hand dryer?

A commercial hand dryer is a dryer built for washrooms with steady use, and most of those here are listed as wall mounted. On almost every dryer here an infrared sensor starts it when hands go underneath, so there is no button to press and no paper to restock.

Which hand dryer suits a hotel washroom?

Look first at the dryers whose listings name hotels or hospitality venues: the Tornado, Supercharge, Plaza, Automatic 1200W, ADGE, the 1750W Ultra Compact jet and the recessed model.

What is the difference between an automatic and a touchless hand dryer?

In this range there is almost none. Nearly every dryer here starts automatically when an infrared sensor sees hands underneath, so it is touchless as well. The two Compact Jet listings with a HEPA filter do not mention a sensor, so check the product page.

How long does a commercial hand dryer take to dry hands?

The stated drying times are 7 seconds on the Compact Jet, 7 to 10 seconds on the Hot and Cold Jet and under 12 seconds on the Compact, Tornado, Supercharge and Plaza dryers. The ADGE listings state under 12 or under 15 seconds, the Peak jets and the European Style state under 15 seconds, and the Eco and Eco Pro dryers state 15 to 18 seconds.

How loud are commercial hand dryers?

The listings quote 60 to 70 dB(A) for the ADGE, 74 dB(A) for the Tornado and Supercharge, 60 to 80 dB(A) for the European Style, 70 dB for the 1750W Ultra Compact jet, the white Compact Jet and the Hot and Cold Jet, 80 dB(A) for the brushed 1650W jet and 60 to 70 dB(A) for the brushless Peak Ultra jet. The product page gives the figure for the model you choose.

Does a commercial hand dryer need an electrician?

Check the product page for the voltage and fitting details of the model you choose, and have any hard wiring done by a licensed electrician. The recessed model sits back into the wall.

What are the dimensions of a commercial hand dryer?

It depends on the model. The listings give height x width x depth as 24cm x 24cm x 23cm for the Eco, Eco Pro and Automatic 1200W, 28cm x 22cm x 15cm for the Supercharge, 32cm x 29cm x 10cm for the Tornado, 32.7cm x 23.2cm x 13.1cm for the Plaza, 32.5cm x 30cm x 17cm for the European Style, 33cm x 28.3cm x 18.6cm for the ADGE and 48cm x 36cm x 12cm for the recessed model. The 1650W Automatic Jet and Peak Ultra Jet are 73cm high, 30cm wide and 21cm deep, the 1750W Ultra Compact jet is listed at 296mm x 175mm x 556mm, and the 900W Compact is 154mm wide and 99mm deep. The 700W Compact, the Hot and Cold Jet and the Compact Jets with a HEPA filter do not state a size, so check the product page.

Which hand dryers have the lowest power rating?

The 700W Compact has the lowest power rating on this page, in white ABS, black ABS or stainless steel. The Compact Jets with a HEPA filter and the Hot and Cold Jet start from 750W, and the Supercharge is rated at 800W. Power is only part of the picture: the table above also gives air speed or drying time for each model.

Can a hand dryer plug into a power point?

Some can. The white and black Compact Jets with a HEPA filter are supplied with an AU plug, and the ADGE 1100W stainless steel dryer can be hardwired by a qualified electrician or plugged in using its included cord. The other listings do not mention a plug, so check the product page for how the model you choose is fitted.

Fitting out the rest of the washroom? See soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers, or read how to choose a commercial hand dryer.

The automatic aerosol dispenser page lists air freshener dispensers.

Once a dryer is on the wall, year-round dryer care covers wiping the outside, keeping the sensor clear and checking the fixings.

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