Buy Walk In Bathtubs

We list walk in bath tubs as well as bath safety items. These  tubs, also known as safety tubs, are bath tubs that you can simply walk into without the need to climb in. They use watertight doors that can be easily opened when the tub is empty. You can simply sit comfortably inside the tub while its over sized faucet controls allow for quick and easy water temperature adjustments (far easier than a traditional tub actually).

These  tubs may also contain hand-held shower nozzles, standard shower heads and even stylish therapeutic water jets.

Due to its ease of use and greater safety advantages (because you aren’t required to climb into the tub), these systems are generally marketed to the elderly and handicapped people even though its compact design and additional features have proven to be useful to others as well.

Normally, they are taller and narrower than the general traditional style tubs, making them a perfect fit for those who do not have a lot of space; they can even fit inside a laundry room or a converted closet. Additionally, if anyone is required to deliver aid to an elderly or handicapped person, this style of shower can be very beneficial.

They also have several additional design features that help those in wheelchairs to bathe. Walk-in tubs frequently feature a raised seat to allow for a safer transfer from wheelchair to shower and then back again. Many of these showers also sport transfer bars on each side to help the user and also for comfort.

Of course, there are several controversies surrounding these systems. First of all, the watertight doors used by the baths operate by swinging inwardly (although there are others that swing outwards). Showers with such doors allow a user to easily walk directly into the tub. However, he or she must manage to shut it again by moving around it, causing some significant problems for those who are handicapped.

Also, this tub will  fill with water, the pressure will keep the door shut firmly; it cannot be opened again until the water is almost totally drained. As you can imagine, such a setup can cause problems during an emergency.