How to choose a bathtub siphon? Complete guide

In Excellent's range you'll find solutions tailored to different needs: from classic siphons, through automatic models, to innovative systems that fill the bathtub through the overflow. We'll show you how to choose a siphon perfectly matched to your bathtub.

📌 Table of contents:

• 1. Why does the bathtub siphon matter?
• 2. Universal Excellent bathtub siphons – a simple choice
• 3. Types of Excellent bathtub siphons
• 4. Siphon with or without a strainer basket?
• 5. What makes Excellent bathtub siphons stand out?
• 6. Siphon for a freestanding bathtub – what's worth knowing?
• 7. How to choose the right siphon for your bathtub?

📝 Summary:

• The bathtub siphon affects comfort of use, aesthetics and ease of maintenance.
• All Excellent siphons are universal and fit this brand's built-in bathtubs.
• The range includes classic, automatic and overflow-fill models.
• Excellent's freestanding bathtubs have a built-in drain-and-overflow system.

Why does the bathtub siphon matter?

Although at first glance a siphon is a purely technical component, in practice it affects the everyday comfort of using the bathtub. It's responsible for efficient water drainage, the watertightness of the installation and quick access to the inside of the drain. A well-chosen siphon also makes it easier to maintain hygiene and lets you match the way the bathtub is operated to your household's individual preferences.

Universal Excellent bathtub siphons – a simple choice

Excellent siphons were designed with maximum compatibility in mind. All models fit Excellent's built-in bathtubs, and the choice of a particular solution depends solely on the function you expect and your budget.

The concertina-type overflow design, from 40 to 100 cm long, makes it possible to fit the siphon to different bathtubs, which significantly simplifies installation and eliminates compatibility issues.

Types of Excellent bathtub siphons

Hover siphon – filling the bathtub through the overflow

Hover is an innovative solution that combines the function of an overflow and a spout. This means there's no need to install an additional wall-mounted spout. Its compact design means the siphon is small and discreetly protrudes above the rim of the bathtub.

The use of a special aerator streamlines the flow of water while allowing a high flow rate, resulting in quick filling of the bathtub. It has a built-in Click-Clack plug, ensuring quiet, smooth and trouble-free operation. Hover is a modern alternative to classic solutions, particularly valued in minimalist bathroom arrangements.

Moli siphon – a classic and proven solution

Moli is a standard siphon integrated with a click-clack plug, which works perfectly in traditional installations. It's equipped with a strainer basket that helps trap small debris and makes it easier to keep the drain in good condition. It's a universal choice for people who value simplicity and reliability. The built-in click-clack mechanism guarantees quiet, smooth and reliable operation.

Simple 2.0 siphon – functional automation

Simple 2.0 is an automatic siphon, in which the drain is opened and closed using a convenient knob located in the overflow. The model is available in two cable-length variants – 57 cm and 80 cm – making it easier to fit different bathtub sizes. The siphon's simple design ensures smooth operation and makes it a functional, affordable solution, ideal for standard built-in bathtub installations.

Siphon with or without a strainer basket?

The choice between a siphon with a strainer basket and a model without one depends on individual needs. The Moli and Hover ranges are equipped with a strainer basket, which makes it easier to trap debris. The basket in the siphon collects hair and dirt and can be easily pulled out and cleaned.

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What makes Excellent bathtub siphons stand out?

Excellent siphons have several features that genuinely improve comfort of use:

• the Flex pipe – flexible and stretchable, allowing the shape and length to be perfectly matched to the bathtub,

• top-access inspection – easy access to the inside of the siphon without disassembly,

• a quiet click-clack mechanism – a closed design providing comfortable operation.

Siphon for a freestanding bathtub – what's worth knowing?

For freestanding bathtubs, such as Oceana 2.0, there's no need to choose a separate siphon. Every Excellent freestanding bathtub has a built-in overflow-and-drain system equipped with a click-clack plug siphon, available in white and allowing access from the top.

An additional advantage is the slot overflow – an elegant cut-out in the inner surface of the acrylic bathtub. This built-in solution is colour-universal, attractive and fits perfectly with the modern design of freestanding bathtubs.

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How to choose the right siphon for your bathtub?

When choosing a siphon, it's worth taking into account the type of bathtub (built-in or freestanding), the function you expect – a classic plug, automation, or filling through the overflow – and your own preferences regarding comfort and aesthetics. Excellent's range lets you choose a solution perfectly matched to any bathroom project.