ᐅ Overflow shower head on the bathtub – experiences? Opinions?
Created on: 27 Jul 2016 15:17
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tecker2010
Hi,
we are currently planning our bathroom. Since we’re not fans of having the shower hose always hanging in the bathtub or wrapped around the fittings, we wanted to use a bypass shower hose. We already have a full-height drywall pre-wall next to the bathtub. However, this setup seems to be quite expensive (around 1,000 EUR), because it requires a special module that connects the bypass shower hose holder directly to the drain. (Google image search: "bypass shower hose drain"). Without such a device, there’s apparently a risk of mold developing. A hardware store employee said it probably wouldn’t be a problem because only drops run off the shower hose, and you can regularly ventilate or maintain the bathtub through the access panel.
Since there is relatively little information online or here about this, I wanted to ask for your opinion. Is it really necessary to use such a drain module? Are there alternatives, like special hoses that can be adjusted in length? Our main goal is to eliminate the annoying hose, but we don’t want to do without it entirely.
Thanks and best regards!
we are currently planning our bathroom. Since we’re not fans of having the shower hose always hanging in the bathtub or wrapped around the fittings, we wanted to use a bypass shower hose. We already have a full-height drywall pre-wall next to the bathtub. However, this setup seems to be quite expensive (around 1,000 EUR), because it requires a special module that connects the bypass shower hose holder directly to the drain. (Google image search: "bypass shower hose drain"). Without such a device, there’s apparently a risk of mold developing. A hardware store employee said it probably wouldn’t be a problem because only drops run off the shower hose, and you can regularly ventilate or maintain the bathtub through the access panel.
Since there is relatively little information online or here about this, I wanted to ask for your opinion. Is it really necessary to use such a drain module? Are there alternatives, like special hoses that can be adjusted in length? Our main goal is to eliminate the annoying hose, but we don’t want to do without it entirely.
Thanks and best regards!
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Sebastian7927 Jul 2016 23:21The effort is limited – if you build a front masonry wall, that will be sufficient.
Of course, it needs to be tiled and cut out – but this part also applies when using a regular hose. Waterproofing will always be necessary in that area anyway...
And the OP already has that covered...
Of course, it needs to be tiled and cut out – but this part also applies when using a regular hose. Waterproofing will always be necessary in that area anyway...
And the OP already has that covered...
tecker201028 Jul 2016 17:13@Sebastian79 – do you happen to know exactly what you have from Hansa? Can you give me an approximate model number? Something like article number 53030200 on Reuter.de?
Best regards
Best regards
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Bauexperte3 Aug 2016 12:17There are also systems where the entire standard fitting is concealed in the casing behind the bathtub. For example, see the attachment from the manufacturer Steinberg. Costs including necessary accessories: €1,100.00.
Regards, Bauexperte
Regards, Bauexperte
Badjunge schrieb:
Showerhead works perfectly as a toilet paper holder, much to my wife's dismay When I saw just the picture, I was about to say that the paper roll would always be at risk of getting wet.
But since the "roll holder" is also your showerhead, that risk should be quite low.
Bauexperte schrieb:
There are also systems where the entire standing fixture is hidden inside the enclosure behind the bathtub. Attached is, for example, the Steinberg series. Cost including necessary accessories: €1,100.00.Looks very good. We hadn't even considered such an option.
We also don’t find the hose bothersome – it’s just a matter of getting used to it.
Why is an additional (Quote) automatically inserted behind my text, causing it to be included within the quotes? Even deleting it in edit mode doesn’t help – (Quote) appears again. Each individual quote has been closed properly.
At least this text then appears below the quote.
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Bauexperte3 Aug 2016 15:03f-pNo schrieb:
Why is an additional (Quote) automatically added after my text, including that part within the quotes? Even deleting it in edit mode doesn’t help – the (Quote) appears again. The individual quotes were properly closed.
At least this text then appears below the quote. You probably forgot the backslash when copying and pasting – is that the correct term? I just fixed it.
Regards, Bauexperte