JetDri mark II Hand Dryer (brushed satin) - IFS-IMP200BS

At Intelligent Hand Dryers UK, our ethos is to bring you as much open, honest and reliable information as possible so you can make the most suitable and informed purchase.

We endeavour to include independently obtained results and in house testing, as well as manufacturer's specifications. This gives a true reflection of dry time performance, noise and energy efficiency of each hand dryer.

Noise level testing was conducted at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and a leading independent testing facility.

We also provide in house video testing to demonstrate dry performance. This gives a visual demonstration in “real use” as opposed to using methodical scientific protocols.  The approximate dry time using this method was set when no spots of water could be seen on a paper towel after drying the hands.  This is over and above what is required to be classed as a “hygienic dry” which requires 95% of the hands to be dry after using the dryer.

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We are passionate about helping others reduce carbon emissions, which in turn will help slow down the negative effects of global warming.  For more information about carbon emissions and the environment click here

The following table shows the approx. amount of carbon emissions produced to complete 1000 dries:

*Based on using 3 towels per dry
+Standard warm air hand dryer use approx 25 watts per dry

Paper towels are based on 22.5gms/Co2 per dry and standard warm air hand dryers are based on Carbon Trusts measurement of 1 kW = 0.54 kg/Co2.

To work out the annual running costs and carbon emissions in your facility for the JetDri MKII hand dryer click here – this will also show you how many virgin trees you will be saving by using this hand dryer compared to paper towels.

The above figures are based on being at its most economic setting without heat with the anticipated dry times of approximately 18 seconds.  With heat, at the in house testing dry time of 14 seconds this figure would still only be around 3.78 Kg/C02 per 1000 driers.  It is still a significant reduction in carbon emissions when compared to the other two methods of drying.

We are seriously committed, as a Carbon Trust accredited supplier, to provide you with the most eco-friendly hand dryers available.  Please click here to see more about what we do to help improve the environment and reduce carbon emissions

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Please note, you will need to make sure you have fuse spurs installed which are suitable for hand dryers.

The JetDri MKII hand dryer has our install rating of:

* 1 *

1 = Easy, simple installation with no complicated considerations
2 = Easy, simple installation with a few considerations
3 = Moderately complex installation, with some considerations
4 = Slightly difficult, possibly complex installation with some complicated considerations
5 = Difficult, complex installation with complicated considerations

Please click here to view the installation manual for JetDri MKII hand dryer.

Please note, our ratings above are our own for ease of comparison and are based on the assumption that a qualified electrician will be installing the hand dryer. We always recommend that a person of this calibre is commissioned to install for correct installation and health and safety requirements.

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The energy efficiency of a hand dryer is derived by dividing the rated power by the dry speed. Ultimately what is important is how many watt-hours per dry are used.

* As stated by the manufacturer using their own testing procedures
+ Please ask for more information
# Conducted using our own in house testing protocols (visual demonstration in “real use” as opposed to scientific protocols)

For comparison, a standard conventional hand dryer users around 25 – 30Wh per dry.

The above manufacturer rating is based on their stated dry times of 8-12 seconds and includes the range if the heater element is engaged or not.

Our in house testing dry times of approximately 14 seconds were conducted with the heater element engaged.  However you can see that this is still a very energy efficient hand dryer when compared to standard conventional hand dryers, with a significantly greater rated power. Due to the manufacturer stated dry times being as they are, we anticipate that realistically there would be a rise of around 6 seconds longer, as in line with our in house testing.  So it is anticipated that the upper range without the heater element engaged would be around 18 second’s dry time and this is what the lowest energy per dry is based upon.

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In our experience, the dry time stated by the manufacturer is not always the same in reality when used by the consumer.  As experts in our field we like to show the types of variations we have found from independent testing and in house testing so that you have all relevant information before you purchase.

* As stated by the manufacturer using their own testing procedures
+ Please ask for more information
# Conducted using our own in house testing protocols (visual demonstration in “real use” as opposed to scientific protocols)

Our in house testing, the video of which can be seen here, showed that with the heater element engaged a quick dry time of approximately 14 seconds could be achieved.  We would anticipate this will only rise by a few seconds with the heater element switched off, due to the powerful nature of the airflow.  Due to the manufacturer stated dry times being as they are, we anticipate that the rise would be around 6 seconds longer, as in line with our in house testing.  So it is anticipated that the upper range would be around 18 second's dry time

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Manufacturers typically measure sound levels in terms of decibels dB(A) @ a 1 metre distance in a sound proof chamber. This measurement does not take into account the increase in noise when hands are positioned under/in the dryer or when the sound bounces off walls. Where possible we supply manufacturer's stated dB (A), and 2 independent tests which are more reflective of 'real conditions’.

*represents maximum “real life” volume

Please click hereto view information regarding the test protocols used.

Equivalent Examples:
Normal Conversation                      50 - 70dB(A)
Vacuum Cleaner                             70dB(A)
Busy Traffic / Alarm clock               80dB(A)
Lawn Mower / Chainsaw                 90dB(A)
*various internet sources

Please click here to read our guide to help understand what the perceived decibel level above would be equivalent to.

The decibel levels of the JetDri MKII hand dryer will be affected by the acoustics of the room they are situated in. This is undoubtedly a fairly loud hand dryer that will not be appropriate for baby change areas, disabled toilets or areas specifically for young children, the elderly or people with autistic conditions.

It is worth noting that if your noise concern relates to the noise carrying into different areas of the building then pitch will be just as relevant as sound output (loudness). Higher frequency pitches will not travel through walls as easily as low frequency pitches for example. Please contact us directly to discuss your specific need.

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There are a few points to consider when choosing a hand dryer with disabled users in mind.  These include:

• Wheelchair access with regard to users being able to position their hands correctly
• The amount of moisture that will be left on the floor after drying if units are to be used by people physically impaired
• The noise level of some high speed hand dryers may be too loud for some users, such as users with autism, multiple sclerosis etc.

Disabled areas often double up as baby changing facilities, so considerations include leaving extra space for double buggies, noise levels for children etc.

The JetDri MKII is a little loud and also the concentrated air jet gives less flexibility for hand positioning. There is no catchment for excess water which may end up on the floor or over the user.

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Depending upon the location, hand dryers can be damaged through vandalism. This includes being leveraged off the wall, damaging the outer casing and putting foreign objects into the openings. Locations this is likely to occur include pubs, nightclubs, transport facilities such as train stations, schools, stadiums, arenas and unattended public toilets to name a few.

The JetDri MKII hand dryer has the following features to help reduce vandalism:

• Limited access to cause blockages
• The cover has a special key required to gain access
• Metal cover which is thicker than 1.5mm
• Its shape means it is hard to get a grip on the unit to be pulled off the wall

The Jetdri MKII is reasonably robust with a thick 1.5mm gauge AISI 304 stainless steel cover. A special key is required to enter the dryer and its shape makes it hard to get a grip on to pull off the wall. The back plate is ABS which is less robust than galvanised metal or steel back plates however it is solid enough for most locations.

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So how much will it cost you to run this hand dryer?

The below figures are per 1000 dries, please see below regarding how to calculate a more personalised annual cost for you:

*Based on 12p per kW of electricity unit cost
+Based on 2.5 towels used per dry
#Standard warm air hand dryer use approx 25 watts per dry

Based on a 12p per kW of electricity unit cost, we would anticipate the JetDri MKII hand dryer would cost approximately £0.000330 per average drying cycle. These and the above figures are based on the anticipated dry time of 18 seconds, without the heater element engaged.  At the in house testing dry time of 14 seconds with the heater element engaged, we would expect the cost to be around £0.84 per 1000 dries.

To work out the annual running costs and carbon emissions in your facility for the JetDri MKII hand dryer click here – this will also show you annual savings made against putting paper towels, roller towels and standard warm air hand dryers into your facility.

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Washing hands correctly is the best way to ensure high levels of hand hygiene.  Making sure hands are completely dry is the next important aspect of hand hygiene.

Most modern hand dryers have standard hygienic properties such as fast dry times and touch free sensors to activate. However for added peace of mind some models have enhanced hygienic properties.

The extra hygiene features this hand dryer has are:

• Dry time under 15 seconds
• Touch Free Activation.

To view our full range of hand dryers with extra hygienic properties please click here – this includes our eXtremeAir CPC modelwith Cold Plasma technology.

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So how long will this dryer last?

Hand dryers can have 2 types of motor which are:

• A digital brushless motor
• A universal brush motor

In theory, universal brush motors do not last as long as digital brushless motors and require the brushes to be changed periodically.  They also vary in their lifespan.  Digital motors however do cost more to repair should they fail at any point.  There are variations in the lifespans of both universal brushed motors and digital motors.

The best way to choose what is right for you is to look at your facility and the amount of use each hand dryer is expected to get.  This way it can be determined if a brushed motor hand dryer would be most suitable for you or whether investing in a digital brushless motor would be more cost effective.

* Please note: the above is for guidance only based on generalised information relating to standard figures; each location and type of usage will effect each factor.  With all high speed brush motors, they will last longer if the dust around moving parts is removed periodically.

Based on the above information we would recommend this hand dryer to be situated in bathrooms with the following daily uses: (see recommendations with 'y') (non recommendations with 'n')

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The above information is based on the in house test drying time of approximatel 14 seconds at the with heat setting. In the light traffic usage setting we would expect this unit to last a number of years, especially with this kind of traffic in locations where people are not constantly using the washroom.

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Review to follow...

Architect classification NBS is N13/472 Hand driers

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