Import: Independent Living Handicapped Transfer Slide-in Tub Line
Transfer Slide-in Handicapped Bathtub Line with direct access outward swinging door
Many of our customers are experiencing significant mobility issues, suffer from amputations or are wheelchair bound. If so you require additional engineering to be able to bathe independently, or with help, remain in your own home. Amazing’s Good level of our Independent Living Transfer Slide-in Bathtubs are comparable to or better than most all other transfer tubs being sold over the internet.
The full-side outward swinging doors allow direct access to the seat, whether from a standing position, or a wheelchair. These tubs originate from Asian designs imported into the US for many years. Amazing Walk-in Bathtubs offers a popular 30” wide and 60” long and 40” high size option at our Good level of Transfer Handicapped Therapy Tubs. All “Good” level products follow the same general quality standards, built to minimize cost and maintain serviceable quality.
“Good” means that these Transfer Walk-in Bathtubs represent our economy line, and we can price them to meet (or more often beat) any other low price walk-in tub you might encounter on the web. Please do not be pressured or misled into purchasing a lower quality tub from a high pressure or “trickster” internet sales person. Side wall framing is thicker and heavier which means more weight to the bathing well. The door is somewhat “over engineered” as the weight created a counter balance issue without providing greater performance. Seats are at the ADA recommended 21” height from floor level (as wheelchair or direct transfer is the objective).
Keep in mind, there are many walk-in tubs out there that we will never sell. There are many re-sellers who will sell problematic tubs to you and never give it another thought.
Our
Good level of Transfer Line walk-in / slide-in bathtubs
come pre-plumbed from the factory, have good quality
Asian style valves (actually very nice rapid flow
valves). Basic quality cable drains and stopper and
chain drains, entry level jets and good quality
components offer a value for the price. The showering
system is either through a diverter (not ADA, but the
approach with which most Americans are accustomed), or
an upgrade to our dual valve system with a separate TMV
shower valve.
The door is 2-piece and has a double hinge and triple latching offer a strong seal from leaking. The full swing door requires a large space for operation. This manual closing process and heavier weight door means maintenance is important, and some will find it difficult to operate independently if they are weaker or have stability issues. However, the performance of these tubs in the field has been good.
Access to plumbing is somewhat difficult, and is achieved by way of a single front panel that covers the entire front of the walk-in tub.
The structural framing of these tubs is 14 gauge stainless steel, bonded to the shell with fiberglass fabric. Given the framing is light weight steel and there are no tile flanges on these tubs, it is important to insure that proper water-proof chalking is maintained throughout the life of use. The lighter weight steel frame provides a sturdy feel to the acrylic and fiberglass.
Many
years of experience in the market has taught us the
hinge on this walk-in / slide-in tub will tend to flex
over time, and requires periodic maintenance. We believe
that 10+ years of residential use is realistic with
proper care.
Amazing’s GOOD level of our Transfer Slide-in Bathtubs
are a great option for anyone with less mobility on a
tight budget. We can almost always meet,… and frequently
beat, any price on the internet. And, at Amazing Walk-in
Therapy Tubs, we are here to help you and work with you
all the way.
WARNING: Low-quality manufacturers and internet
re-sellers don’t understand the vast difference between
one walk-in tub and another. However, just as with cars,
appliances, clothing and everything else we purchase,
there are vast differences in quality. We understand
there are Yugos, Kias, Chryslers, Toyotas and Bentleys
when it comes to cars. Most consumers of cars know the
difference and can choose for themselves the quality
level that best suits their needs. NOT SO WITH WALK-IN
BATHTUBS!
SO, beware, … SOME OF THE BEST MARKETERS ARE SELLING THE WORST PRODUCTS! There are many re-sellers of walk-in tubs selling low quality at high prices, low quality at low prices, and everything in between. For everyone on a budget, we will help you understand and decide for yourself just what your “best” walk-in bathtub choice really is.
