ABOUT WHIRLPOOL BATH TUBS

Whirlpool bath tubs were invented by Roy Jacuzzi in the 1960s, and Jacuzzi remains the world's leading manufacturer. There is now a wide choice of manufacturers and retailers, offering a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and features. Some whirlpool bath tubs are designed to accommodate two adults. The common feature of all whirlpool bath tubs is that they have jets fitted into the sides of the bath tub, which inject a mixture of air and water into the tub. This produces a pleasing hydromassage effect. Optional features include thermostatic taps, pillows, radios, and underwater lighting.

The leading whirlpool bath manufacturers, described below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of whirlpool baths, including online catalogs, colours and materials for whirlpool baths, and care and maintenance of whirlpool baths.

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LEADING WHIRLPOOL BATH TUB MANUFACTURERS

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Baths. Jacuzzi, the world's first maker of whirlpool baths, has a fascinating company history. In the early 1900s seven Jacuzzi brothers emigrated to California from Italy, and set about designing and building early aeroplanes. In the 1950s they moved into hydrotherapy pumps for hospitals and schools. In the 1960s, Roy Jacuzzi hit upon the idea of a self-contained whirlpool bath, with jets in the side of the tub. Today, with 250 worldwide patents, Jacuzzi is the market leader in whirlpool baths, and Roy Jacuzzi has been inducted into the National Kitchen & Bath Hall of Fame.

Watertech Whirlpool Bath Tubs. Watertech, based in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a leading manufacturer of custom whirlpool bath tubs. The company was founded by, and is still owned by, brothers Pete and Ben Paduch. They have delivered more than 100,000 orders since the company started in 1985. The website contains a useful buyers guide, covering: Acrylic Colors, Jets, Matching Colors, Rigid PVC Pipe Systems, Tub Skirts, Air Injection, Tub Materials, Steel Bases, Pumps & Motors, Heaters, Grab Handles, Drains, Trim Kits, Pillows & Headrests, Faucets, and Underwater Mood Lights.

Wasauna Whirlpool Bath Tubs. Wausana Bath, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a leading manufacturer of acrylic whirlpool bath tubs. Its range of whirlpool bath tubs includes rectangular models, quarter-circle models for fitting in a corner, and a traditional clawfoot whirlpool bath. A typical model will have 16 hydromassage jets, 125 gallon capacity, and a 1.2 HP pump with autoprotection feature that prevents the pump burning out when the bath does not have enough water. The faucet is equipped with thermostat and stopper at 104 degrees. An FM radio and chromotherapy lights are included.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO WHIRLPOOL BATH TUBS

Bath Enclosures Manufacturers Association

National Kitchen & Bath Association

Plumbing & Drainage Institute

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute

Plumbing Web

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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