Geberit DuoFresh Concealed cistern and actuator plate


Geberit Duo-Fresh complete odour removal toilet and flush valve

 Geberit DuoFresh Concealed cistern and actuator plate combination with active odour removal is a solution to all bathrooms. Odours are unpleasant and rooms sprays or open windows are not that effective. The most effective and environmentally safe solution is the Geberit DuoFresh Concealed Cistern with Sigma40 Actuator. The air is directly suctioned out of the WC ceramic appliance through the flush water inlet, purified through active carbon and released back into the room. Geberit DuoFresh is integrated in the proven Geberit Duofix WC element as well as in the GIS Geberit installation system. In both cases, only a power connection is required, no additional planning or construction measures. Even the connecting and mounting material are the same. This means that the Geberit DuoFresh odour extraction works with WC ceramic appliances from most manufacturers. Geberit is the market leader in sanitary solutions and the Geberit DuoFresh is also one of their winners.

The Geberit DuoFresh Concealed Cistern and Geberit Sigma40 Actuator plate is a simple and clean solution. The active carbon filter is located right behind a fold-open actuator plate for the flush and can be replaced in just two simple steps. Depending on the household size, it only needs to be replaced every 6 to 24 months. The odour extraction unit is manually activated through a switch on the actuator plate. A built-in control turns off the fan after a set time period of ten minutes. But odour extraction isn’t just about personal comfort; there is also an environmental argument to be made. Over the entire year, the fan only uses about five percent of the energy that is lost when the window is slightly opened for ten-minute time periods throughout the day in winter.


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