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
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