Walk in bathtubs, Handicap bathtubs or a Wheelchair tub-What’s the difference by Marc Mendelsohn-Universal Design Specialists-(800) 481-1800.

The tub market has changed dramatically as a result of consideration of universal designs often referred to as ada design or accessibility design.

Accessible design is the motivation for this new trend which takes into account handicap bathroom designs and handicap accessible bathrooms as well as designing for the aging senior or boomer market.

So what is the difference between a walk in tub, wheelchair tub, handicap bathtub, disabled bathtubs a safety tub or a walk in tub shower? Essentially they all do the same thing by providing safe bathing but with different access options.

A wheelchair tub usually allows for transfer from a wheelchair onto a seat in the wheelchair bathtub by way of a large out-swing door which permits this type of transfer if the user is able to do so. Companies such as EZ Access offer this type of option.

A handicap bath tub, safety tub, walk in tub shower, walkin tub & disabled bathtubs typically require that the user step over a 4”-7” curb and step through an in-swing door to gain access into the handicapped bathtubs. For users who are not able to step over the height of a regular tub a walk in bath may be the solution. A walk in tub is considered a safety tub as it allows for safer access and use than standard tubs. Suppliers of disabled bath tubs are companies such as Best Bath Tubs and for a wheelchair tub EZ Access is a good source.

Review of Best Bath Walk-In Tubs by Marc Mendelsohn-Universal Design Specialists (800) 481-1808 marc@universaldesignspecialists.com

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Best Bath offers 4 different models of walk-in tubs.
The Escape (50.75w, 30d, 37.75h)
Escape Plus (50.75w x 30d x 40h)
Liberty (50.75w x 26d x 41h)
Big E (60w x 35d x 40h)

All models are available as a soaking walk in bath or with a choice of air jets and/or water jets. An Ozone Sanitation System is available as an option with all handicapped bathtubs.
All walkin bathtubs are available in a choice of 188 Gel Coat colors and 65 solid surface colors making them very unique in the walk in bath industry.

Handicap tubs are offered with matching wall surrounds that look like tile & can be accented with individual tile colors selected from the 254 possible color options.
The Syllent pump comes with a 10 year warranty & is the quietest whirlpool pump available and also includes a heat recycling feature to help maintain water temperature and avoid the need for an inline heater.
All walkin bath tubs are 100% US made and include a Lifetime guarantee on the entire tub not just the door seal.

Best Bath Systems Walk In Shower review by Marc Mendelsohn, Universal Design Specialists-(800) 481-1808 marc@universaldesignspecialists.com

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Best Bath Systems offers a large choice of walk in showers designed with thresholds as low as ½” enabling users to easily step into a handicap shower or wheel a wheelchair into one of their wheelchair showers with minimal effort.

All walk in showers are multi-piece for easy installation and include 3/8” plywood backing on all walls for simple, safe & secure installation of shower seats and grab bars.

Each walk in shower is available in several standard colors plus a choice of 188 plain colors and 65 granite colors making this the largest offering of all walk in showers available.

All walk in showers are 100% US made in their Idaho factories and carry an unprecedented 30 year warranty.

The handicapped showers are made of a luxurious polyester gel coat finish making them durable while easy to repair if necessary.

The company also offers the option of tile accenting in their real tile look walk in showers giving each handicap shower a unique look.

Power Access Model 4300 Commercial Automatic Door Opener by Marc Mendelsohn-Universal Design Specialists (800) 481-1808 marc@universaldesignspecialists.com

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Model 4300 Automatic Door Opener has been designed for colleges, libraries, offices, apartment houses, clinics, hospitals, extended care facilities, laboratories and government buildings.

Handicap door openers can be jamb mounted or door mounted and require a door closer to shut the handicap automatic door.

The 4300 automatic door opener permits manual door operation because the wheeled arm does not attach to the door until the switch is activated.

A 9ft power cord is supplied with the automatic door opener to plug into an outlet within 9ft of the door.

Handicapped door openers are available with a choice of wired and wireless wall switches. A coded key pad system is also offered. An electric door lock is available to secure an exterior handicap automatic door.

The 4300 automatic door opener opens and closes the door in a seven second cycle time and includes an adjustable timed hold open feature for 0-30 seconds or a hold open feature that requires a signal to close.

At 19lbs the 4300 automatic door opener is an excellent application for most commercial applications on a handicap automatic door.

Power Access Model 2300 Residential Automatic Door Opener by Marc Mendelsohn-Universal Design Specialists (800) 481-1808 marc@universaldesignspecialists.com

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The lower cost, lighter Model 2300 Handicap Door Opener has been designed for the home.

Handicapped door openers work both on the pull and the push side of a door as either a jamb or a door mount opener.

Automatic door openers are easy to install requiring minimal maintenance annually.

The automatic door opener allows the door to be operated manually or automatically.

Handicap door openers are available with a choice of wired & wireless wall switches & hand held controls similar to a garage door opener. A coded key pad system is another option offered. An electric door lock is available for added security on our automatic door openers.

The automatic door opener opens and closes the door in a seven second cycle time and includes an adjustable timed hold open feature for 0-30 seconds or a hold open feature that requires a signal to close.

A 9ft power cord is supplied with the automatic door opener which requires an outlet within 9ft of the door.

At only 10lbs our handicapped door openers are an excellent application for a residential handicap automatic door.