High-quality faucet that is worth its price

When purchasing our new Bathroom we had a high-priced housing for 139, - EUR ordered from the furniture store. This began after more than two years to squeak at every lever movement. Six months later, the lever could become difficult and jerky move and the squeal grew louder, so that an exchange was inevitable. We chose a Grohe faucet, because we had already had good experiences with the brand in the past.

This kit includes all required mounting hardware in DIN dimensions. One need do if the valve can be installed in the existing sink not worry - it fits! Thanks to the armored connecting hoses to the connections of the fitting can possibly variably lead to a drain or other existing obstacles. The tie rod of the valve closure to the sink is of sufficient length and is suitable for large sinks. Since our sink is somewhat flatter, I have the rod shortened using a metal and chamfered the cutting edge with a file. Because it is made of solid stainless steel, it will come at the interface at no rusting, If water running down the pole.

Speaking shallow basin: Since the fitting has a sufficiently large amount, it is easily possible to wash the head in a shallow basin below it.

The valve itself falls on a refined, high-gloss chrome finish, from the beads off the water clean. The adjustment can be problem- with two fingers and adjust noise and gives a gentle stream of water free. The outflowing water quantity is reduced by a water saving function, by bubbling air supplied but big enough. Complete removal of shampoo from your hair is not a problem.

The mounting is possible with existing DIY tool. The enclosed installation guide explains the various assembly steps. What is missing is an indication that you should stick with a wrench while tightening the union nuts on the Wandabsperrhähne the connection hoses below to prevent twisting of the hoses. But it contains instructions for cleaning the valve. Here the company Grohe refers of course to our own products. Also suitable, however, all bathroom cleaners without vinegar or chlorine additives because they are very aggressive and even actually stainless steel, in particular inside the valve, to attack. When cleaning should be careful, careful to remove toothpaste residues with plenty of water, because toothpaste contains abrasives which attacks the surface over time, makes dull and affected the water-repellent effect.

After removing the old faucet the installation of the new 15 minutes lasted. However, I have not replaced the existing basin closure, he was still working properly.

Overall I am delighted with the new Grohe faucet, especially after the last few months with the annoying jerky, creaky old faucet.