Hansgrohe Rough, iBox Universal Plus with Service Stops, ¾", 01850181

Every plumber I spoke too had the same response, it's the best.

We recently remodeled 3 bathrooms and we are so happy with all the Hansgrohe product.This iBox is genius... To fully appreciate it, you'll need to watch a video at the Hansgrohe website where they animate this iBox for various configurations. It is just plain genius. Hansgrohe made it simple that this is the only thing you use for shower / tub connect... you want a shower only, use the iBox... you want a shower / tub combo, use the iBox... you want a hand-held shower and jets on the wall, use the iBox. You get the idea.Installation is easy but requires attention. Because this is German/European, they do things a little differently than us Americans, and thus your American (I'm assuming) contractor / plumber.First, you have to make sure that it is installed in the proper position... Although it can rotated 180 degrees without consequence, it cannot be rotated 90 degrees. There is actually the word "Top" on top, which my contractor missed. He installed the top to the right instead, so he had to re-do it.Second, all the connections are screwed / twisted on instead of solder like other brands. You'll melt the plastic if you use solder nearby! My contractor soldered all the pipe (short segment) and 90 degree bend connectors elsewhere first, and then twisted them on... this iBox looked like an octopus (with 4 legs instead of 8) when it was installed. Then you can solder those connectors to your water supply / shower / tub outlet. Or you can skip all the copper pipe and use PEX tubing instead.I bought 3 of these and am very happy. I would highly recommend watching the video at Hansgrohe website multiple times, they explain the installation and waterproofing well.

Necessary if you install a thermostatic controller. Here is the retrofitted from Alt Shower who have Delta plate. It is very high quality and make sure you hire someone who knows the trade.

Good design but it is tricky to install. It does not come with 3/4" to 1/2" converters.Plumber didn't want to use elbow brass fitting as they will be hard to fix at the proper direction.He used a converter then soldered elbows. This one is imported from Turkey, lacks the gasket. Had to improvise and adapt a schluter gasket by heating it to fit.

The iBox is perfect. I wish I knew about this product years ago. A must! Such a wonderful product it's a shame that I have to hid the box :)

I install these exclusively when a project calls for a shower body. They simply work. No callbacks.I was pleasantly surprised to see the price had dropped. However, I soon discovered why. They no longer include the 3/4" threaded plug you need if you are using a single-function trim (eg shower only, no tub spout).First, there's the waste of time going to et one of these plugs if you don't have one with you. Second, the brass plugs are not cheap if you stop at the nearest hardware store/big box store to grab one.Still, this shower body is top of the hill. I've bought a few 3/4" plugs to keep handy.

The media could not be loaded. We installed two of these in our new bathroom renovation. The plumber commented on how high quality they are during installation. It is great to have push button mechanical engineering and not anything digital like some of the goofy American made brands are trying to make digital interfaces that don’t turn your water on half the time.We love our new Hansgrohe bathroom!

Very nice plumbing box with great quality and features.For those worried about depth based on some other reviews. you should be aware that to use this in a standard 2x4" wall cavity you will have to install it toward the back. You will trim the plastic surround to the surface of the wall once installed. It fits fine that way with minimal final extension of the lever handle. If your handle is sticking out too far, you installed it incorrectly and likely centered your supply lines in the wall.This is now my favorite rough-in box and I will be using it again.