hydrotube by H.C from taiwan
designer's own words:
Taking a hot bath in cold weather is the best moment in a day, but the process of making that moment enjoyable is unsatisfactory.
We always have to wait for seconds even minutes for heating up, and adjust the tap continuously to get the most comfortable temperature, that is because the water must be heated up to a very high temperature by heater, then mix with cold water to achieve right temperature, the process consumes great time, water and energy, also losses heat in transmission.
HYDROTUBE is a tap embeds both hydroelectric generator and thermo-conductor inside it, heating up water by itself. Every second you turn on the tap, you generate and store electricity as well, the stored electricity will be used to heat up water when needed.
To heat up water to a precise temperature in only few seconds, the shape of thermal conductor is specially designed to ensure the maximum contacting area with water, the shape is inspired by xylem of plants.
Extraneous element such as gas pipe, electric wire or solar panel are unnecessary anymore, HYDROTUBE can be installed anywhere without considering of pipeline or room structure, the size and efficacy of HYDROTUBE also varies for different purposes, Lager for bathing, Smaller for washing.
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