Spec Hub • Counter-mounted soap • Touch-free
Quick picks for architects, designers, and facility teams evaluating top-fill, touch-free soap systems (bulk liquid & foam) and compatible sensor faucets. Links go to spec pages, families, and TCO resources.
Quick comparison
| Item | Soap type | Fill | Mount | Touch-free | Finish coordination | Best for | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobrick B-878 | Liquid | Top-fill | Counter | Yes | Designer Series family | High traffic | Spec |
| SureFlo B-824 | Liquid | Top-fill | Counter | Yes | Chrome family | Value + maintenance | Spec |
| SureFlo B-828 | Foam | Top-fill | Counter | Yes | Chrome family | Fast turnover | Spec |
| BathSelect Chrome Sensor Faucet | — | — | Deck | Yes | Pairs with counter soap | Retrofits | Spec |
| BathSelect ORB Faucet + Soap | — | — | Deck | Yes | Matched ORB set | Finish-driven design | Spec |
Selection criteria spec teams actually use
- Refill workflow: top-fill access, lock style, and service time per refill.
- Dose control: adjustable portioning to manage consumption and user satisfaction.
- Soap compatibility: bulk liquid vs bulk foam requirements, viscosity tolerance.
- False-trigger control: sensor placement, range tuning, and sink geometry.
- Finish coordination: keep faucet, soap, towel, and waste hardware visually consistent.
Bobrick B-878 — Designer Series Top-Fill Liquid
Counter-mounted, touch-free; die-cast spout; top-fill reduces maintenance; bulk soap compatible.
Bobrick — Restroom Accessories & Partitions
Portfolio hub for washroom accessories, dispensers, and specification resources.
SureFlo® — Automatic Soap Dispensers
Platform overview; liquid (B-824) & foam (B-828). Touch-free activation; universal bulk soap.
Bobrick — Total Cost of Ownership
Lifecycle cost framework for dispensers, towels, and waste systems; useful for spec justification.
Quick picks for architects, designers, and facility teams evaluating top-fill, touch-free soap systems (bulk liquid & foam) and compatible sensor faucets. Links go to spec pages, families, and TCO resources.
Bobrick B-878 — Designer Series Top-Fill Liquid
Counter-mounted, touch-free; die-cast spout; top-fill reduces maintenance; bulk soap compatible.
Bobrick — Restroom Accessories & Partitions
Portfolio hub for washroom accessories, dispensers, and specification resources.
B-868 (Foam) / B-878 (Liquid) + B-8898
Designer Series pairing options; touch-free foam or liquid with matched faucet accessories.
SureFlo® — Automatic Soap Dispensers
Platform overview; liquid (B-824) & foam (B-828). Touch-free activation; universal bulk soap.
B-824 — Top-Fill Liquid Dispenser
Counter-mounted, touch-free liquid; portion control; bulk soap cost savings.
B-865 (Foam) / B-875 (Liquid) + B-8895
Designer Series, touch-free; coordinate finishes across soap & faucet sets.
Designer Series — Matte Black (Foam)
Counter-mounted, top-fill, touch-free foam dispenser in matte black finish.
B-865 (Foam)® — Program Page
Marketing/overview page emphasizing top-fill bulk soap and hygiene benefits.
Bobrick — Total Cost of Ownership
Lifecycle cost framework for dispensers, towels, and waste systems; useful for spec justification.
BathSelect — Chrome Infrared Sensor Faucet
Commercial touchless faucet; standard US plumbing; pairs with counter soap systems.
BathSelect — Motion Sensor Faucet + Soap (ORB)
Oil-rubbed bronze combo set; touchless faucet with matching automatic soap dispenser.
Tags: top-fill • touch-free • bulk-soap compatible • liquid/foam options • designer finishes • TCO
Damon Kells is a staff writer and editorial team member at commercial-sensor-faucet.com. His coverage addresses commercial sensor faucets, control systems, power configurations, and facility applications, supported by manufacturer documentation, product specifications, published standards, and attributable industry sources for informed specification and operational decisions.