Walk In Tub

Walk in tub gives accessibility of bath tub to people who has little or no mobility. Walk in tubs has an inward or outward opening door that is also self sealing. In some walk in bath tub additional chair-height seat is also given, but it is not present in every walk in tub. Instead of chair-height seat you may also find the built-in transfer benches or tub with raised beds and sliding doors. Out of all buy the walk in bathtub that has outward door opening as inward door opening in emergency is not considered safe. Outward sealing doors are given self-sealing ability so that these do not leak and do not get open with the pressure of water inside. Space taken by walk in tubs is similar to that of normal bathtub. So if you have your old parents or a family person who cannot walk properly then you can easily replace your existing bathtub with this new walk in tub.

 

Size of Walk in Tub Door
Size of the walk in tub door varies with the requirement. So you can have small to wide door. People who have more difficulty in walking can have wider door so that they can slide into bathtub easily. Thinner doors are made for the person who need support while walking. Also for this purpose grab bar is installed. It can be used for stepping in the walk in tub.

 

Also based on the size of the bath tub the walk in tubs can be standard, large and small that are manufactured by walk in tub manufacturers.

 

Walk In Tub Based on Function

 

In air jetted walk in tub the air is forced through jets in the tub. According to American Standards there are 26 air jets. Air gives massage through swirling bubbles, in the walk in tub. You can control the air massage setting in bathtub as per convenience.

 

Hydro massage walk in bath tub has water jets. You can change the direction of water jets for massaging a particular muscle.

 

Lift walk in tub can be raised and lowered as per individual need. If the person is on wheel chair then along with bath life other lifts like hoyer lift and patient lift can also be used. Check out the bath tub meant for people who are on wheel chair on Able Data.

 

Lay down walk in tub is specially meant for the people who cannot move their legs to get in and out as well as while bathing.

 

Walk In Tub By Material

 

Acrylic walk in tub are made from acrylic sheets that are manufactured by using heat and vacuum. The acrylic form formed in a mold is then re-enforced with fiberglass for strength and durability. Acrylic tub wont get the bacteria and molds as it is completely non porous. Color and design on this material also do not get fade.

 

Fiberglass walk in tubs are also a nice option as these are very durable and can be replaced easily. Durability of the tub is determined by the quality of gel-coat used in fiberglass. But if we compare acrylic with fiberglass then the former last longer than the later as it is easy to repair and more heat retentive.

 

In addition to all these Chromatherapy is also installed in some walk in tubs where the different colored light circulates slowly in the footwell. Moving lights gives very soothing and relaxing effect. You can also keep one color as per your choice.