The best plumbing hatches for 2022

Some elements in the house are simply necessary, and their acquisition cannot be refused. Access to some parts of the control, counters, taps, filters is very important. But if they are noisy, sometimes you need soundproofing. Aesthetics is also important. Plumbing inspection hatches with doors of various types will help with this.

Technical characteristics of sanitary hatches

The installation of the hatch can be done independently or with the help of specialists. It is convenient when the same organization sells the hatch and offers installation services. Self-assembly requires knowledge of the main points. For example: you can not install the product with hinges horizontally, this will shorten the life of the hatch.

How to install the design, manufacturers tell in the instructions.

Door characteristics

The functionality of the hatch door is an important parameter. If it is a wall type, invisible, which is hidden under the cladding, it should have as much maximum load weight as possible. The door should move in as many directions as possible. It can even be in three directions, changing direction, for example, horizontal and vertical inclination. The lock in the door should be comfortable, strong, not create ledges and save space. He should not jam either. Manufacturers brag about brands of locks, as a rule, guaranteeing their quality by a well-known name. But all will tell the reviews of real consumers.

Door and hatch seal

Seals are used for sealing against dust and sound insulation. They are made of silicone or rubber. But often over time they begin to deteriorate, mold and cracks appear. This item needs to be replaced from time to time.

Production material

Material is rarely a selection criterion for consumers. Since most of the products are made of aluminum, which withstands household loads perfectly.Plastic frames are budgetary, steel frames are strong and reliable. The best in this category, after all, are aluminum products. This is a material of the middle price category, sufficient strength.

The hatch frame can be made of steel, plastic, aluminum, brass. You can order online or purchase with self-delivery designs with doors made of gypsum fiber, plastic, metal-plastic, aluminum, drywall.

dimensions

Plumbing inspection hatches are sometimes made to order. But they are often provided in various sizes and formats. When installing with your own hands, if the presence of these structures was not foreseen during the construction of the building, consumers are forced to choose them according to the size of the opening. If this opening is slightly larger than the hatch frame, company specialists give step-by-step instructions on how and how to process the resulting gaps at home.

What you should pay attention to is whether it will be convenient to use a hatch that fits the size of the opening, or maybe it’s worth changing it during repairs.

purpose

The hatch can be located in different parts of the room. These are floor, wall, ceiling products. Suitable for toilet, bathroom, kitchen. The manufacturer, most often, indicates which device the design is suitable for. This mostly depends on the size of the frame.

Rating of the best plumbing hatches for 2022

Depending on where the product is sold, the price can vary dramatically. Online shopping without leaving home is gaining more and more popularity. To choose the right hatch, you need to find out what they are. Models that have gained popularity are presented in this rating.

Hatches with hinged doors

Euroformat ATP 40-100 PRACTICE

Wall type for tiles at a price of 6100 rubles. Installed to audit the condition of meters, collectors, filters, taps, water heating devices. The door moves 180 degrees. It can be glued with tiles, from which the wall is lined, it can withstand 22 kg of weight. The hatch closes tightly thanks to silicone elements. It does not let in noise from a working device, protects it from dust and dirt. Depth - 45 mm. Opens with a push, closes with a magnetic lock. The door can be tilted horizontally or vertically. The weight of the hatch is a little more than 8 kilograms. Dimensions - 40x100 cm. Keys, instructions and passport are included. Production material - aluminum, gypsum fiber door.

• low level of marriage cases: 5 times less than the average in industrial production;
• can be installed under the bath;
• adjusting the door allows you to remove some errors in the installation of the hatch;
• no protrusions;
• the lock is guaranteed not to jam;
• does not need welding, easy to repair;
• spin adjustment, rotation of the door in three directions.

• relatively small loop force, can withstand 225 kg;
• relatively weak material.

Euroformat ATP 30-30 PRACTICE

Belongs to wall types under a tile. The average price is 4270 rubles. Opens by pressing. Best suited for bathroom siphon, water meters and various valves. Magnetic lock. The door can withstand up to 5 kg of weight. Opens 180 degrees. There is a soundproof and dustproof silicone element. The tilt of the door is adjustable horizontally and vertically. The structure is made of aluminum, the door is made of gypsum fiber.The kit comes with instructions and a passport, as well as L-shaped keys. Product depth - 4.5 cm. Dimensions - 30 by 30 cm. The design weighs almost 3 kg.

• no protrusions, saves space;
• strong lock, guaranteed not to jam.

• there are analogues with more frame power and stronger materials.

Euroformat ATP 30-60 PRACTICE

One of the answers to the question of how to choose a wall-mounted tile type. It costs 3850 rubles. Installed for bathroom siphon, water meters, shut-off valves. The door can withstand 14 kg, moves 180 degrees. High quality magnetic lock. Protection against moisture and dust, soundproofing in the form of a silicone element. The door tilts horizontally or vertically. The structure is made of aluminum, the door is made of gypsum fiber. Product depth 45 mm. Overall dimensions - 30 by 60 cm.

• looks solid, decent equipment;
• high-quality lock, easy to use, will not jam.

• inferior in strength to steel frames.

Euroformat ATP 40-80 PRACTICE

A novelty from the same company as the previous representatives of the rating, a wall-mounted hatch under the tile. It costs 4270 rubles. Suitable for auditing the condition of water meters, filters, taps and heaters. Has a depth of 45 mm. The door rotates 180 degrees and can withstand 19 kilograms of facing materials. The lock is magnetic, there is a silicone seal against noise and dirt. Tilt horizontally and vertically. Made of aluminium, gypsum fiber door. The kit comes with instructions with recommendations for use and a technical data sheet, two hex keys and a vacuum suction cup. Dimensions: 40 by 80 cm.

• saves space, no protruding elements;
• lock from a well-known manufacturer, which is guaranteed not to jam.

• relatively weak hinges and frame material.

Euroformat ETP 60-50 PRACTICE

One of the models of wall-mounted tile products from a popular company. The price is 4904 rubles. Suitable for bathroom siphon, ball valve, filter, various counters. The door opens 180 degrees, withstands 13 kg of load. Opens with a push. The tilt is adjustable, vertically, horizontally. Made of aluminium, gypsum fiber door. Equipped with L-shaped keys, vacuum suction cup, instructions and passport. Protective silicone seal against moisture and dirt, provides sound insulation. Dimensions - 60x50 cm, depth - 5.5. Weighs 7.3 kg.

• space saving, no protrusions;
• high-quality and strong lock that will not jam.

• relatively not strong materials, suitable for household wide consumption.

With sliding doors

Samples of Russian production are in demand, the domestic manufacturer Praktika has won market leadership.

Euroformat ESKR 50-50 PRACTICE

Wall option for tiles for 4624 rubles. Opens with a push, closes with magnetic locks. Made of aluminum, the door is made of gypsum fiber. Tilt the door vertically. There is a sealant. Comes with instructions, passport, keys, vacuum suction cup. Depth - 4.5 cm. Dimensions 50 by 50 cm. The door can withstand 5 kg of load. The design weighs 7 kg.

• it is possible to install in places where there is little space, which is impossible for some analogues;
• door opens 270 degrees.

• withstands relatively small loads on the door.

EuroFormat 50-40 Practice

Wall, under the tile, at a price of 5091 rubles. Push open with magnetic locks. Made of aluminium, gypsum fiber door. Sealant available. Complete with instructions, passport, hex keys and vacuum suction cup. It has a width of 50 cm, height - 40, depth - 4.5 cm. The product weighs almost 6 kg, withstands a load on the door of 5 kg. Suitable for installation near bathroom pipes, water meters, faucets and filters.

• anti-jamming lock;
• no protrusions, saves space;
• door opens 270 degrees.

• the relatively small weight of the cladding withstands.

Format МН 50-50 PRACTICE

Wall view, under the tile, for 3765 rubles. The door opens with a push, closes with magnetic locks, strong, which do not jam. Made of gypsum fiber, withstands 5 kg load of cladding materials, vertical tilt. The dimensions are 45 by 45 cm. The product itself is made of steel, has dimensions of 50 by 50 cm, depth - 4.3 cm. It weighs 7.7 kg.

• strong frame;
• you can glue materials that protrude 5 cm beyond the door.

• some buyers prefer a lock and key (this would rather be a disadvantage);
• relatively small load capacity of the door.

Format МН 40-40 PRACTICE

A wall-mounted product for tiles for 3391 rubles. Opens with a push. Magnetic locks are used. On the door, you can cling 7 kg of facing materials, it is made of gypsum fiber, tilted vertically. The frame is made of steel, the structure weighs 5.2 kg. Product depth 4.3 cm, dimensions 40x40 cm.

• durable frame material
• strong locks;
• space saving;
• consultation of the online store for installation.

• no custom sizes.

Euroformat ESKR 40-50 PRACTICE

Price: 5280 rubles. Wall, under a tile, type of a sanitary product. Hiding under 7 kg of various facing materials, and less. Weighs almost 6 kg, made of aluminum. It opens by pressing, the lock is strong, on magnets, does not jam. The vertical slope of the door, it is made of gypsum fiber, has dimensions of 35 by 45 cm. The depth of the hatch is 4.5 cm, dimensions are 40x50. Supplied with seal. The kit includes L-shaped keys and a vacuum suction cup, as well as instructions and a data sheet.

• decent set,
• there is a seal;
• strong lock, does not jam;
• installed where it is impossible to use the type with hinged doors.

• not very strong material.

Hatches plumbing with removable doors

Hippocrates-P 30-40 Hummer

Installed under tiles. It costs 1869 rubles. Opens with a push. Dimensions - 30x40 cm. Depth - 55 mm. Made from aluminium.

• inexpensive.

• peeping of tiles at the bottom of the product is unacceptable;
• do not use tiles or mosaics with a thickness of more than 10 mm;
• small sizes.

HAMMER HIPPOCRATES-P 60X40

Tile design, which costs 2100 rubles. Wall-mounted, there is a rubber seal, made of aluminum, resists moisture. Spring locks, latches. Plasterboard door, push open. Depth - 4 cm, dimensions 60x40.

• small price;
• safety chain for the door included;
• the ability to install in the wall near the barrier.

• relatively inexpensive materials and the quality of the castle.

Premium Small 400x400 Lefty

Floor view under the tile for 2280 rubles. There is a handle for opening. The whole structure is made of aluminum, there is a seal. Depth - 5 cm, weighs 2.6 kg.

• light weight;
• it is possible to fill in a large amount of material, but this will make the structure heavier when opened;
• clamps, lifting units, amplifiers.

• relatively weak material.

Premium Small 200x200 Lefty

Type: floor, under a tile. Price: 1346 rubles. Opens with a handle. Made from aluminium. Complete with sealant. Depth - 5 cm. Dimensions - 20x20 cm. It weighs 1.2 kg.

• compactness;
• small price;
• light weight.

• Not suitable for large area coverage.

D3060 CERAMO EVECS

Wall element for tiles. It costs 1895 rubles. It opens by pressing, the lock is a latch. There is a seal. Made of aluminum, the door is made of gypsum fiber. Depth - 4 cm, dimensions - 30x60 cm.

• inexpensive;
• It is convenient to use near obstacles in the house.

• not very strong materials.

Such an element of the interior as an inspection hatch requires additional knowledge for installation. Some companies go to meet their consumers, and answer various questions online. Some complete instructions with drawings, tables and explanations, which comparatively reduces the complexity of the task for people who are far from building. Some simply offer installation services and, for an additional fee, deprive the consumer of unnecessary hassle. Which hatch to choose and how to install it is the choice of the buyer.