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Wilkanoid
Citizen
Username: Cseleosida
Post Number: 98
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 2, 2004 - 10:26 am: |     |
Does anyone have anything to say about acrylic tubs? I'm looking at a Kohler soaking tub to replace my current, VERY OLD tub in my VERY SMALL bathroom. It's a great size -- 48 inches long, but 32 inches deep. Unfortunately, I have no experience with acrylic tubs. |
Tom Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 1953
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 2, 2004 - 10:30 am: | |
They're OK. They're louder than ceramic when the water pours in. And they can get stained, so you're best off cleaning it frequently.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
There is nothing
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bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4507
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 2, 2004 - 10:49 am: | |
Assuming you are going to use it, check the gallonage it holds. With many deep tubs a 50 gallon water heater just doesn't cut it. |
millie amoresano
Citizen
Username: Millieamoresano
Post Number: 38
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 2, 2004 - 1:22 pm: | |
In our master bathroom we have the Kohler soak tub.Ours is the one with the water overflow on all 4 sides. Its a great tub and very realxing when the sound of the water overflows the only thing is make sure that your hot water heater is large enough i think the tub holds about 104 gallons of water.Also you cannot start the jacuzzi until it is filled completely.They just came out with newer model that has colored lights on the bottom of the tub . |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3446
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 2, 2004 - 11:00 pm: | |
The in tub Jacuzzi's are a royal pain.
I've found that black mold will start to grow in the pipes and pumps as it loves soap scum, body oils and skin cells.
At least once a month we had to fill the tub, add 1/2 gallon of bleach, let it run for a while, let it sit for hours then drain, re-fill and flush twice.
Think twice about those in tub units.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic. |
Wilkanoid
Citizen
Username: Cseleosida
Post Number: 99
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 - 9:31 am: | |
I wasn't thinking of a jacuzzi, just the deep tub. I'm not a big fan of swirling water myself. Sounds like an acrylic tub (by itself) is basically ok.
Thanks for the info! |
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