Hello,
Does anyone here have a bathtub drain integrated into the overflow? I got really interested in this idea, though I think it’s mainly because I assumed I could then skip a regular bathtub drain, possibly also omit the hand shower, install the rest of the fittings as concealed plumbing, and have the whole setup look more minimalist on the wall.
Who has something like this, and what does the configuration look like? Is a hand shower included?
What are your experiences with it? I’ve heard the water drains more slowly. Do you sometimes miss having a regular water inlet in everyday use? (For example, if you want to rinse something out or similar)
Does anyone here have a bathtub drain integrated into the overflow? I got really interested in this idea, though I think it’s mainly because I assumed I could then skip a regular bathtub drain, possibly also omit the hand shower, install the rest of the fittings as concealed plumbing, and have the whole setup look more minimalist on the wall.
Who has something like this, and what does the configuration look like? Is a hand shower included?
What are your experiences with it? I’ve heard the water drains more slowly. Do you sometimes miss having a regular water inlet in everyday use? (For example, if you want to rinse something out or similar)
In my condominium, I have this. My wife doesn’t like it because she can only rinse her plants with the showerhead. In the house, we opted for traditional surface-mounted fittings.
I haven’t noticed any disadvantages in daily use. If there is a defect, repairs are much more complicated (DIY enthusiasts will find it difficult), and at least when it comes to the mixer tap, you are bound to a specific manufacturer.
I haven’t noticed any disadvantages in daily use. If there is a defect, repairs are much more complicated (DIY enthusiasts will find it difficult), and at least when it comes to the mixer tap, you are bound to a specific manufacturer.
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I have also thought about the repair aspect.
So far, only the cartridge has broken on our side, and the lever became very stiff. That part would no longer be there, leaving just the classic "rotary cartridges" for cold and hot water inside the wall, which you can access from the outside.
If something else breaks, it really looks bad.
Since you are familiar with both, do you miss it, or would you classify it as a "nice-to-have feature" that isn’t really necessary?
So far, only the cartridge has broken on our side, and the lever became very stiff. That part would no longer be there, leaving just the classic "rotary cartridges" for cold and hot water inside the wall, which you can access from the outside.
If something else breaks, it really looks bad.
Since you are familiar with both, do you miss it, or would you classify it as a "nice-to-have feature" that isn’t really necessary?
Yes, I was referring to flush-mounted versus surface-mounted. Of course, the flush-mounted faucet doesn’t care where the outlet is located.
It does look nice. But in the condominium, I had no choice; it was just included. For the house, the extra cost and system compatibility were reasons for me not to choose it. I don’t find it that much nicer. Especially not compared to, for example, a wall outlet with a stylish valve.
It does look nice. But in the condominium, I had no choice; it was just included. For the house, the extra cost and system compatibility were reasons for me not to choose it. I don’t find it that much nicer. Especially not compared to, for example, a wall outlet with a stylish valve.
Honestly, I tend to agree with that. There are really stylish wall-mounted outlets that do cost a bit more but also look correspondingly good.
If you also have an extra shower, would you still install a hand shower by the bathtub? I prefer a "clean" look, and the hand shower with its hose somehow looks awkward.
We used to have a pull-out hose at the tub. It looked good but often broke.
If you also have an extra shower, would you still install a hand shower by the bathtub? I prefer a "clean" look, and the hand shower with its hose somehow looks awkward.
We used to have a pull-out hose at the tub. It looked good but often broke.