Need help finding a bathtub

zachary · Jan 26, 2008 10:53 am

Hello all, I am starting the processing of renovating our house. Its 43 years old. The most expense renovation will be the bathrooms. In the upstairs portion of the house is my mother's bathroom. She is a senior and I would like to install a walk-in bathtub. Can anyone give me any feedback on these tubs?
On the lower-level, which is called the in-law apartment, which is where I live, I have a very small bathroom. 6ft wide by 10ft. I want to change the bathtub to something that I can soak in. (I'm 5'11") And I'm on a budget. The bathtub enclosure is an alcove. Measuring the length and width of the existing tub, the space is 60" x 30". So I need a tub that will fit into that space. However, I want a tub that is at least 27" deep. Any suggestions?

Cookiemonster · Jan 26, 2008 11:18 am

Whats with all the imperial measurements! :shock:

Are you in Australia.. for the sake of my reply I'll assume you are.

zachary

Hello all, I am starting the processing of renovating our house. Its 43 years old. The most expense renovation will be the bathrooms. In the upstairs portion of the house is my mother's bathroom. She is a senior and I would like to install a walk-in bathtub. Can anyone give me any feedback on these tubs?

Something like this?..
http://www.safebath.com.au/So-Lo%20features.html

zachary

Measuring the length and width of the existing tub, the space is 60" x 30". So I need a tub that will fit into that space. However, I want a tub that is at least 27" deep. Any suggestions?

Thats very deep - 70cm
You'll find plenty of tubs to fit this space.. but the depth will be a problem. 40cm is a more common depth for baths that'll fit your space.

Michelle · Jan 26, 2008 11:23 am

I had a quick look on the net for suppliers of these bathtubs in OZ, but I couldn’t see to much….I would suggest you ring an aged facility they should be able to tell you were to get them from.

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http://sanspa.en.alibaba.com/product/50 ... owimg.html

Dukekamaya · Jan 26, 2008 9:57 pm

Freestanding baths tend to be deeper - we are getting one which is 570mm deep

loganjames · Jan 29, 2008 3:19 am

The tub is a matter of choice and I would suggest you go to a plumbing supply or try the Disabled Baths and look at the various tubs available.

Good luck

Yak_Chat · Jan 29, 2008 8:22 pm

You could always consider a lifting system.

We use them to take disabled people out sailing.

many of the disability speciaist suppliers will be able to help you out with options etc.

Steve

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MaylandsManor · Jan 30, 2008 7:55 pm

great photo steve, are you involved in sailability in Adelaide?

Yak_Chat · Jan 31, 2008 12:08 am

Yep, I've been involved in the disability arena for many many years.
Í cant get to help out at the state champs this year, :cry:

due to my own comp - but such is life.
It's a good leveller and very inspiring at the same time.
Best weekend Í've ever spent with those less fortunate than ourselves was teaching 13 deaf students their yakking section of their Duke of Edinburgh award.
Have you ever tried to yell at a deaf student who is paddling way from you :shock:

Steve

wayne · Jun 12, 2008 3:04 am

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Hello all, I am starting the processing of renovating our house. Its 43 years old. The most expense renovation will be the bathrooms. In the upstairs portion of the house is my mother's bathroom. She is a senior and I would like to install a walk-in bathtub. Can anyone give me any feedback on these tubs?

Another option is Seabridge Bathing based in NSW and which services all of Australia.