Monday, January 12, 2009

On the matter of drying

Public restrooms, such as those in a restaurant or shopping centre, usually have them present. I am talking about the hand dryer. Here I wish to discuss my opinion on two frequently seen models.

Roache Industries: Terrible. These things wheeze out air. A paltry amount of it. But at what temperature, you ask. They doesn't seem to follow a standard. Sometimes these things get so hot your fingers feel like they're burning, other times they expel a chilling breeze. Neither of these settings seem efficient at actually drying your hands though. On non-automatic versions, a small recessed rectangular button is found. PUSH FOR ONE SECOND. At least one second, because any less and it will not stay on. A very basic looking website claims drying time to be sub 45 seconds. I claim drying time to be sub-standard.
Rating: Fail

World Dryer: Fantastic. First off, check out their website. These guys know how to innovate, look at the range of drying solutions! I am most familiar with what I believe is the Model A w/Pushbutton Activation (AirMax shown for illustration of pushbutton). This thing blows. It blows hard. It blows warm air. Cycle Time: (30sec). You don't need to wait any longer than 30 seconds to get your hands dry. You shouldn't have to. Look at that button. You can push that thing with any part of your body you have available. Push it once, it just goes. Adjustable nozzle? I'm in heaven. You can aim it directly up and dry your hair on it if need be. This truly is a world-class dryer.
Rating: Outstanding

4 comments:

  1. AHAHAHAHAA. Adjustable nozzle?!?!?!?! :D !!!!!

    I love you Rob.

    Dom

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  2. the adjustable nozzle truly is cingulum the outstanding

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  3. I find most hand dryers to be totally shit except for the ones in...wait for it....ASDA. They redid all their toilets and stuff not long ago, and the hand dryer is stupidly powerful. It's the only one that actually dries your hands.

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