an electrically controlled faucet is disclosed which is operable by pushing a button or placing hands within the operating range of a sensor . the faucet is mounted to a sink deck or like surface using specially configured gasket means which insure against slippage of the faucet on the deck . the gasketing means provide special channels through which electrical operating wires can be securely passed from the faucet to operating means below the sink deck . these operating means include a solenoid valve that controls fluid flow through the faucet and a temperature control valve fluidly linked to the solenoid valve . solenoid disabling pressure buildup in the line linking the temperature control valve and solenoid is bled through special bleed means in the temperature control valve inlets .