In this somewhat expensive basin mixer from Grohe is up strainer made of brass and not plastic. The fitting is made · brass and in Thailand. The processing and the quality of connection hoses is the same as produced in Europe fittings. Thereby, the control part (cartridge) of Grohe become increasingly smaller (part number 46374) affects the grip slightly undersized. Who suits the look of the faucet may like to access. Installation is simple if these fittings pipe wrench is located in the toolbox.