The 3 Most Important, Non-Standard Features Of Safety Tubs

Posted on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Safety tubs can work wonders in providing freedom and serenity to people in need of an independent bathing solution. Safety tubs often share a few features that earn them the title “safety tub.” Things like upright seating, a door for easy walk-in access, and handles to help sit down and stand up are defining characteristics of a safety tub. Beyond the basics, there are a slew of features that can be included in safety tub that will make the experience dramatically different. Here are the 3 we think are the most important:

1. Quick Draining

To use a safety tub, you must walk into them through the door prior to filling it up. Since the pressure of the water seals the door shut, people must be sitting in the tub as it fills up and can’t get out until it is drained. Because of the size of safety tubs, with a standard faucet they can take a very long time to fill up. All the while, someone has to be waiting as the water slowly fills the tub. This can inadvertently cause someone to stay in a tub longer than they might intend. The heat can cause faintness and dizziness making it dangerous to stand-up. Older people are more susceptible to heat stroke, so not staying in too long is imperative. To prevent an over-extended stay in a hot tub, a quick drainer can be lifesaving.

2. Quick Filling

A standard tub faucet isn’t a big deal when you can turn it on and come back 10 minutes later. Unfortunately, safety tub’s seating position means that people have to be in them as they are filled. While there is nothing life-threatening about a slow filling tub, it certainly takes away from the leisurely aspects of bathing.

3. Heated

Water in a tub tends to cool down at a pretty fast rate. As a bath cools, using hot water to refill the tub is not just wasteful, it also poses a risk. If someone just turns on the hot water to warm up, it will warm only the top of the bath while the bottom stays cold. The risk is that someone doesn’t realize the water is too hot and becomes faint before they realize it. To enjoy a lengthy, peaceful bath, a heating element helps to keep the water consistently the same temperature. A heating element doesn’t just ensure the bath doesn’t become cold, it also ensures that someone won’t allow it to become too hot by accident.

Standard Features

While the standard features of a safety tub are the most important, it doesn’t mean all other features are frivolous. While mood lights are nice to have, they don’t serve a crucial need in ensuring safey. But some add-ons to tubs can be crucial. Fast draining, quick filling, and consistently heated safety tubs should be standard, but not all contractors offer them in a basic package. A safety tub is already an investment in safety, but cutting corners with features defeats their purpose.

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