Dometic Introduces Innovative Handwave Toilet Control Switch
Dometic Introduces Innovative Handwave Toilet Control Switch
Stockholm, Sweden July 21, 2021. Dometic to introduce the new Handwave toilet control switch, an innovative contactless toilet flush switch with a capacitive touch control display, helping boaters improve and maintain hygiene and sanitation levels whilst at sea.
Easy to install and ideal for retro-fit, the Dometic Handwave features a built-in motion sensor which lets users flush and refill the toilet with a simple wave of the hand, allowing for totally contactless activation. With fully integrated backlighting, this toilet control panel is also the ideal switch for use in situations with low-light visibility.
The Handwave switch brings consumers the motion detection functionality that’s typically used within commercial applications, and comes in two models that are fully compatible with Dometic’s range of new Masterflush 8500, 8600, 8700, 8900 (Handwave model: DFS-HW), and Vacuflush 4600, 4700, 4800 (Handwave model: VFS-HW) Series of toilets, and suitable for use with installation frames from leading manufacturers including Vimar and Gewiss.
“The Handwave switch is a demonstration of Dometic’s commitment to product innovation, building on contactless commercial technology to deliver users a stylish and functional sanitation control panel that they can depend on.
Its motion sense technology, combined with a capacitive touch display, provides consumers a fresh approach to lavatory use at a time when health & hygiene is at the forefront of their minds,” Says Eric Fetchko, President of Dometic Marine.
The Dometic Handwave switch’s sleek design and streamlined style ensure stylish integration into any head interior, and with easy-to-use handsfree operation, make it the ideal solution for almost any sanitation application.
Press contact
- Minako Nakatsuma Olofzon
- pr@dometic.com
About Dometic
Dometic is a global outdoor tech company on a mission to make mobile living easy.
Leveraging our core expertise in cooling, heating, power & electronics, mobility, and space optimization, we empower more people to connect with nature and elevate their sense of freedom in the outdoors. We achieve this by creating smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design. Millions of people around the world use our products while camping and exploring nature with their cars, RVs, or boats. Our range of offerings includes installed products for land vehicles and boats, as well as standalone solutions for outdoor enthusiasts.
We employ approximately 7,000 people globally and sell our products in more than 100 countries. In 2024, we reported net sales of SEK 25 billion (USD 2.3 billion) and are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.