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Old 03-16-2014, 10:37 AM
 
Location: Philaburbia
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Also, you have to be sitting in the tub while it fills and while it drains. Brrr.
I bet a lot of people don't think about that! Brrrr is right.
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Old 03-16-2014, 11:25 PM
 
Location: north central Ohio
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Googling around:

Walk-In Bath - One Consumer's Perspective
Negatives of Walk-In Tubs | eHow

these would be my two reservations - the size of the water heater and the potential for the door leaking. I wouldn't install one of these without also installing a floor drain in the bathroom. Just in case.

Also, you have to be sitting in the tub while it fills and while it drains. Brrr.
A floor drain is an excellent idea,but here is one with a Lifetime Warranty that I forgot to add!

Safe Step Walk-In Tubs

I don't think sitting in the tub while filling or draining would bother me. My place now has electric radiant ceiling heat so every surface is toasty warm.Would love it to be the only type of heat I ever have again!
If not,then I feel covering with a towel until the water level is up is well worth it to be able to soak,again.

Thank you for the excellent article! I saved it with my other walk-in tub info.
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Old 03-17-2014, 01:33 PM
 
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You sound like a wonderful daughter! I wish you the best with being able to talk your dad into getting one.

I'm trying... He old Portuguese...Can we say stubborn..
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Old 03-17-2014, 10:25 PM
 
Location: north central Ohio
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I'm trying... He old Portuguese...Can we say stubborn..
Awww,many of us are. Did you know that it takes about a 60 gallon hot water tank for one? Just something to keep in mind.Having one is like having one of those big garden tubs,only they are vertical instead of horizontal.
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Old 03-24-2014, 01:20 AM
 
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Walk in tubs are really good for senior citizens. They are basically designed for their use only.
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Old 03-24-2014, 04:52 AM
 
Location: north central Ohio
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Walk in tubs are really good for senior citizens. They are basically designed for their use only.

Well considering that most serious home injuries/falls happen in bathrooms,I think more people should consider them!
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Old 04-01-2014, 03:42 AM
 
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Default Walk in shower

I don't know about the combo. But, I know a website which provides walk in showers for elderly at affordable prices. These walks in showers are available in different styles and designs. You can check this page [url]http://www.bathesafely.co.uk[/url]
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Old 04-02-2014, 12:48 PM
 
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Awww,many of us are. Did you know that it takes about a 60 gallon hot water tank for one? Just something to keep in mind.Having one is like having one of those big garden tubs,only they are vertical instead of horizontal.

The folks had two water heaters installed for both bathroom, since there was five us kids ...
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Old 04-02-2014, 08:30 PM
 
Location: north central Ohio
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I don't know about the combo. But, I know a website which provides walk in showers for elderly at affordable prices. These walks in showers are available in different styles and designs. You can check this page Sit Down Showers for Seniors | Bathe Safely
Those are definitely nice also,but I want to be able to soak in a bath.
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