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. For our smaller hand basin, I have the rod shortened using a metal and chamfered the cut 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.
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.
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 you should make sure to remove any toothpaste residues with plenty of water carefully, 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. Also ran smoothly, the installation of the basin closure. The longest case to clean the sink and opening of the drain pipe has lasted. The installation itself went quickly out of hand. One needs to also a can of Plastic Fermit for sealing the closure above the sink and a fingertip Vaseline for brushing the lower seal between the cap and sink.
Overall I am delighted with the new Grohe faucet and can highly recommend.