Upgrading To A Corner Whirlpool Bath
You have decided upon upgrading your bathroom with a corner bathtub. Why not take that a step further and add a whirlpool feature? A corner whirlpool bathtub is a great way to turn your bath into a luxurious retreat. At the end of a long day, a moment to yourself in a corner whirlpool bath tub is just what the doctor ordered. When initially developed, whirlpools were used for medicinal purposes to help relieve stress, relaxation and to ease pain.
Originally the corner whirlpool bathtub was known as a corner whirlpool Jacuzzi. The tub is so named after the inventor. The invention was to alleviate pain in the inventor’s toddler son. The invention was a sensation that has grown into a complete industry. A corner whirlpool bath tub achieves its massaging affect by forcing air and/or water through a jet into the pool. This in turn causes the water current to move against the skin and create the felling of a massage.
There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to whether or not your corner whirlpool bath tub uses air, water or both to stream water through the jets.
Air jets are definitely easier to clean but do not offer as forceful a massage as water. They force air through many small pinholes in your corner whirlpool bathtub. Air jets are not as affective in maintaining water temperature as water jets. The pump in corner whirlpool bathtubs with air jets is somewhat noisier as well.
Water jets on the other hand provide an overall recharging massage by streaming water through the sides of the corner whirlpool bath tub. Water jets maintain a very constant water temperature. There are corner whirlpool bathtubs that have both type of jet; however these tend to be a little pricey. They do give a great hydrotherapy experience if you can afford the investment.
The water also can circulate through an optional heater that maintains a constant preset temperature. This adds to the therapeutic effect of the swirling water.
When choosing a corner whirlpool bathtub, you will need to decide which version will work best with your bathroom space. A recessed model that drops into the floor makes a striking feature in a bathroom. However, this model can be much harder to install and more difficult to reach internal plumbing and fixtures if needed.
The freestanding or platform models are the usually most popular for installation. The corner whirlpool bathtub unit is set on a platform and then an enclosure around the tub of your choosing is added. The possibilities for the enclosure are only limited by your imagination. Taking a look at what others have used for their enclosures may help spark some of your own design ideas.
Adding a whirlpool to your corner bathtub may require a little more investment at installation, however the benefits of therapeutic water massage are priceless. If at all possible, it would be a worthwhile addition to your bathroom. You recoup your investment in a corner whirlpool bath tub in enjoyment, possibly saved medical costs, and added value to your home should you ever decide to sell.
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