Best plumbing hatches for 2024

Some elements in the house are simply necessary, and you cannot refuse to purchase them. Access to some control parts, meters, taps, filters is very important. But if they are noisy, sometimes soundproofing is also needed. Aesthetics are also important. Plumbing inspection hatches with different types of doors will help with this.

Technical characteristics of sanitary hatches

The hatch can be installed 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: do not install the product horizontally with hinges, this will shorten the service life of the hatch.

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

Door characteristics

The functionality of the hatch door is an important parameter. If it is a wall-mounted type, invisible, which hides 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 tilt. The lock in the door should be comfortable, strong, not create protrusions and save space. It shouldn't jam either. Manufacturers brag about the brands of locks, usually guaranteeing their quality with a well-known name. But the reviews of real consumers will tell everything.

Door and hatch seal

Seals are used for sealing against dust and soundproofing. They are made of silicone or rubber. But often, over time, they begin to deteriorate, mold and cracks appear. Such an element must be replaced from time to time.

Manufacturing material

Material is rarely a consumer choice. Since most of the products are made of aluminum, which can withstand household loads perfectly. Plastic frames are affordable, steel frames are strong and reliable. The best products in this category are, after all, aluminum products. This is a material of the middle price category, of sufficient strength.

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

dimensions

Plumbing access doors are sometimes custom made. But they are often provided in various sizes and formats.When installing with their own hands, if during the construction of the building they did not foresee the presence of these structures, consumers are forced to choose them for 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 handle the resulting cracks at home.

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

Purpose

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

Rating of the best plumbing hatches for 2024

Depending on where the product is sold, the price can vary dramatically. Buying in an online store without leaving your home is gaining more and more popularity. To choose the right hatch, you need to find out what they are. The models that have gained popularity are presented in this rating.

Hinged hatches

Evroformat АТР 40-100 PRACTICE

Wall type for tiles at a price of 6100 rubles. Installed to audit the state 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, can withstand 22 kg of weight. The hatch closes tightly thanks to silicone elements. It does not transmit noise from a working device, protects it from dust and dirt. Depth - 45 mm. Opens by pressing, closes with a magnetic lock. The door can be tilted horizontally or vertically. The hatch weight is slightly over 8 kilograms. Dimensions - 40x100 cm. The set includes keys, instructions and a passport. Manufacturing material - aluminum, plaster fiber door.

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

• relatively low hinge strength, withstands 225 kg;
• relatively weak material.

Evroformat АТР 30-30 PRACTICE

Belongs to wall types for tiles. Average price - 4270 rubles. Opens by pressing. Best suited for bathroom siphons, water meters and various faucets. Magnetic lock. The door can carry up to 5 kg of weight. Opens 180 degrees. There is a soundproof and dustproof silicone element. The door tilt is adjustable horizontally and vertically. The structure is made of aluminum, the door is made of gypsum fiber. The kit includes instructions and a passport, as well as L-shaped keys. The depth of the product is 4.5 cm. Dimensions - 30 x 30 cm. The structure weighs almost 3 kg.

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

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

Evroformat АТР 30-60 PRACTICE

One of the answers to the question of how to choose a wall type for tiles. It costs 3850 rubles. Installed for bathroom siphon, water meters, shut-off taps. The door can carry 14 kg and can be moved 180 degrees. High quality magnetic lock. Protection against moisture and dust, sound insulation 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 grade;
• high-quality lock, easy to use, will not jam.

• inferior in strength to steel frames.

Evroformat АТР 40-80 PRACTICE

A novelty from the same company as the previous representatives of the rating, a wall-mounted hatch under the tiles. It costs 4270 rubles.Suitable for auditing the condition of water meters, filters, taps and heaters. Has a depth of 45 mm. The door pivots 180 degrees and can hold 19 kilograms of cladding materials. The lock is magnetic, there is a silicone seal against noise and dirt. Horizontal and vertical tilt. Made of aluminum, plaster fiber door. The kit includes an instruction with recommendations for use and a technical passport, two hex keys and a vacuum suction cup. Sizes: 40 by 80 cm.

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

• relatively weak hinges and frame material.

Evroformat ETR 60-50 PRACTICE

One of the models of wall tiles made by a popular company. Price - 4904 rubles. Suitable for bathroom siphon, ball valve, filter, various meters. The door opens 180 degrees, withstands 13 kg of load. Opens by pressing. The tilt is adjustable, vertically, horizontally. Made of aluminum, plaster 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.

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

• relatively not strong materials, suitable for household consumption.

With sliding doors

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

Euroformat ESKR 50-50 PRACTICE

Wall-mounted version for tiles for 4624 rubles. Opens by pressing, closes with magnetic locks. Made of aluminum, the door is made of gypsum fiber. Vertical tilt of the door. There is a seal. The set includes instructions, passport, keys, vacuum suction cup. Depth - 4.5 cm. Dimensions 50 by 50 cm. The door can withstand 5 kg of load. The structure weighs 7 kg.

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

• withstands relatively small loads on the door.

EuroFormat 50-40 Practice

Wall-mounted, under the tiles, at a price of 5091 rubles. Opens by pressing, magnetic locks are used. Made of aluminum, plaster fiber door. The seal is available. Complete with instructions, passport, hex keys and vacuum suction cup. It has a width of 50 cm, a height of 40, and a depth of 4.5 cm. The product weighs almost 6 kg, withstands a door load of 5 kg. Suitable for installation near bathroom pipes, water meters, taps and filters.

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

• the relatively light weight of the cladding can withstand.

Format MN 50-50 PRACTICE

Wall view, under the tiles, for 3765 rubles. The door opens with a push, closed with magnetic locks, strong, which do not jam. Made of gypsum fiber, withstands 5 kg of cladding materials, vertical inclination. 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.

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

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

Format MN 40-40 PRACTICE

A wall-mounted product for tiles for 3391 rubles. Opens by pressing. Magnetic locks are used. On the door, you can hook 7 kg of facing materials, it is made of gypsum fiber, the slope is vertical. The frame is made of steel, the structure weighs 5.2 kg. The depth of the product is 4.3 cm, dimensions are 40x40 cm.

• durable frame material;
• strong locks;
• saving space;
• online store consultation on installation.

• no sizes to order.

Euroformat ESKR 40-50 PRACTICE

Price: 5280 rubles. Wall-mounted, under the tiles, a type of sanitary ware. Hides under 7 kg of different cladding materials, and less. It weighs almost 6 kg and is made of aluminum. Opens by pressing, the lock is strong, with magnets, does not jam. The slope of the door vertically, it is made of gypsum fiber, has dimensions 35 x 45 cm. The depth of the hatch is 4.5 cm, dimensions - 40x50. Implemented with a seal. The kit includes L-shaped keys and a vacuum suction cup, also instructions and a data sheet.

• decent equipment,
• there is a seal;
• strong lock, does not jam;
• installed where it is not possible to use the swing door type.

• not very strong material of manufacture.

Sanitary hatches with removable doors

Hippocrates-P 30-40 Hammer

Installed under the tiles. It costs 1869 rubles. Opens by pressing. Dimensions - 30x40 cm. Depth - 55 mm. Made from aluminum.

• inexpensive.

• peeking out of the tiles at the bottom of the product is unacceptable;
• you can not use tiles or mosaics with a thickness of more than 10 mm;
• small size.

HAMMER HIPPOCRAT-P 60X40

Design for tiles, which costs 2,100 rubles. Wall-mounted, with a rubber seal, made of aluminum, resists moisture. Spring locks, latches. Drywall door, push open. Depth - 4 cm, dimensions 60x40.

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

• relatively inexpensive materials and quality of the castle.

Premium Small 400х400 Lefty

Floor view under the tiles 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 opening;
• clamps, lifting units, amplifiers.

• relatively not strong material.

Premium Small 200x200 Lefty

Type: floor, under the tiles. Price: 1346 rubles. Opens with a handle. Made of aluminum. Equipped with a seal. Depth - 5 cm.Dimensions - 20x20 cm.Weighs 1.2 kg.

• compactness;
• small price;
• light weight.

• not suitable for large coverage areas.

D3060 CERAMO EVECS

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

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

• not quite strong materials.

An interior element such as an inspection hatch requires additional knowledge for installation. Some companies meet their consumers halfway and answer various questions online. Some are completed with instructions with drawings, tables and explanations, which relatively reduces the complexity of the task for people who are far from construction. 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 up to the buyer.