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07-10-2017 08:27 PM
Hmmm...I've seen estimates that the walk-ins hold 50-55 gallons and 40-80 gallons. You'd have to check the capacity of each tub. I hadn't actually given any thought to maybe needing a larger water heater or a tankless one. From what I was reading, my achy shoulder probably wouldn't be submerged either. I think I'm ruling those tubs out. Maybe a hot tub would be better but I don't want the maintenance😏
07-11-2017 11:38 PM
This thread is fascinating! So many great points made (having to wait inside the tub while it filled, and while it emptied, for example)--and the expense, and the resale value of a home with such a tub. . .I appreciate reading these comments.
07-13-2017 10:35 PM
These are good points.
07-15-2017 03:19 PM
Thanks to all of you who responded, great ideas and information.
07-15-2017 05:34 PM - edited 07-15-2017 05:43 PM
We're in the process of remodeling our bath ... just waiting for all the stuff on order to be delivered ... I'm giving up the tub and going for a walk-in shower with a bench and handicap bars ... the works. I'm having knee surgery soon, and a hip replacement following that. I'm going to need all the help I can get.
07-15-2017 09:25 PM
The walk-in shower with the bench will be a big help with your surgeries, @SoX. I've had both knees replaced and may be looking at a hip replacement next year. Good luck!
07-15-2017 11:09 PM - edited 07-15-2017 11:13 PM
Thanks, tansy ... I'm excited about the bathroom (picked some lovely colors and styles) ... just wish I felt the same about the surgery, lol.
12-02-2017 05:45 AM
Hi there, I have heard good review about walk in bathtub that they are easily accessbile and more comfortable for person who patient of arthritis or disabled. I have heard good reviews about this site online. You can also check for it.
12-02-2017 09:04 AM
I would really love a walk in tub as I take baths every day. I have very dry skin and use bath oils plus arthritis in my back and soaking in warm water helps with the pain.However, they are too expensive. We now have a garden tub so I think we are going to look into a lift seat for the current tub instead.
12-02-2017 09:13 AM
I really do not like to take a bath. Too drying to my skin.When we put our addition in we added a handicap accessible bathroom. Our shower has a low thresh hold.One could add a shower chaiir if needed.
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