Whether designing a new bathroom or renovating an existing one, check out the many possibilities offered by a water control system embedded in the wall. Concealed solutions for showers and bath tubs are both ultra-modern and user-friendly. The minimalist units make everything look beautifully neat and tidy while also offering you plenty of room to move around when showering and bathing.
Have you previously had an exposed (non-)thermostatic mixer in your shower and bath tub? These classic water control systems have many advantages, for example they are easy to replace – making them ideal for quick renovations. On the downside, they are relatively large and protruding, taking up valuable space in small bathrooms.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply hide all the mixer-related parts that you don’t want to be seen (pipes, large control unit or lever) behind the wall? Of course! But you’ll need to open up the wall to do so. That’s why concealed installation solutions are best for new builds or major renovations. You’ll also need a professional plumber to install them.
The wide range of hansgrohe products for concealed installation offers you unprecedented options for bathroom design. You’ll be amazed at how many functions and designs are available. Depending on the bathroom fittings (hand shower, overhead shower, shower system, etc.), the purpose or your personal preferences, you can opt for non-thermostatic or thermostatic mixers, and universally combine them with all hansgrohe showers. Select a shower control with a round, square or SoftCube design. Or use FinishPlus colours and surface finishes to add personal touches to your bathroom.
If you opt for a concealed solution, your plumber will start by installing the well-established hansgrohe iBox universal 2 base set in your wall. The concealed (non-)thermostatic mixer will then be attached to this. Both feature hansgrohe’s typical state-of-the-art technology and come equipped with durable mechanical valves, without any need for electricity.
The intuitive Select operating and design concept is user-friendly and elegant, particularly when it comes to concealed solutions. On the award-winning ShowerSelect thermostatic and non-thermostatic mixers, you can turn up to four water sources on and off at the touch of a button. You can also change the type of shower jet with a simple tap of the finger. The new ShowerSelect Comfort range features flush-fitted buttons and is 40 percent flatter than other hansgrohe finish sets thanks to its minimalist design.
hansgrohe offers a wide range of concealed thermostatic mixers and shower mixers for compact and elegant concealed installation.
The iBox universal 2 is the base set for almost all hansgrohe finish sets. When renovating bathrooms or designing them from scratch, the base set is installed on the wall to guarantee a reliable and stable flow of water. The desired thermostatic or shower mixer is then attached to the iBox universal 2. A compact summary of all the key information about how the iBox universal 2 works can be found here. Please note that the iBox universal 2 must be installed by a professionally trained specialist partner.
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Yes. The iBox universal 2 and finish sets are even sound insulated, so the flow of water is pleasantly quiet when showering or bathing.
hansgrohe offers you a voluntary five-year manufacturer’s guarantee. Don’t worry if your product is far older than that though, as if a fault subsequently arises, you’ll find a wide range of spare parts that can be easily installed using standard tools. All spare parts have 15 years of guaranteed availability.
The well-established iBox universal 1 basic set (from 2001) is compatible with most hansgrohe thermostatic and concealed mixers. A plumber can replace the old taps with a modern solution without having to modify anything behind the wall. To use the new ShowerSelect Comfort and DuoTurn finish sets, the concealed solution requires modernisation. In such cases, the old base set is replaced with the iBox universal 2.
Is your iBox from the 1990s or even before? Don’t worry, solutions are still available – and we can gladly advise you about your options.
Yes. When used with an adapter plate (item no. 13588000), the iBox universal 2 is compatible with older finish sets for showers, bath tubs and thermostatic mixers.
Of course! hansgrohe offers RainSelect thermostatic mixers for concealed installation for between two and five consumers. This enables you to control an overhead shower with up to three spray types together with a matching hand shower and an optional shoulder shower, for example. If opting for a shower control with RainSelect, you need the specially designed RainSelect basic set.
