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!
S
Sebastian793 Aug 2016 15:32We have the exact same Hansa faucet. I think it looks stylish, but I wouldn’t have been willing to pay 1000 euros for it.
tecker201011 Aug 2016 20:38We have now decided on the Secuflex bathtub edge set from HansGrohe. Around 400 EUR (about 430 USD) seems like a good deal. In addition, we will get the matching concealed mixer and a holder for the showerhead. This way, we don’t have to worry about potential mold problems and can enjoy bathing with peace of mind...