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How to choose your bathtub

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Decide if you would like a one or two-person bathtub. Two-person tubs generally take a lot more water and space. We like to talk most people out of purchasing a two person bathtub.

You might consider purchasing a hot tub if you think that you will use a two person tub a lot.

Verify that you have an adequate water heater to meet the water requirements of the tub. Generally one should figure that 65% of the tub's capacity will be hot water. If a tub has a capacity of 60 gallons then you will need at least 40 gallons of hot (at 140 degree) water. Realize that it will then take time to reheat the heater for the rest of the house/family. If your water heater does not meet your needs then you should either consider a smaller tub or a larger water heater or consider adding an instant, tankless heater leading to (just) your new bathtub. The cost pf water usage will depend on the amount of water used in the bathtub.

Measure the available area to insure that the dimensions of the selected bathtub will fit in the house.

Insure that your electrical panel has adequate space/size for the proper sized circuit.

Make sure the jets are in the location that best meet your comfort needs.

Make sure that the pump will be in an accessible location.

Consider an in-line heater to continually maintain your bath's water temperature but most of the time this is a waste of money as you can simply add a small amount of hot water should the temperature go down too much.

Immerse Yourself Completely

New bathtub from Kohler creates the ultimate soaking experience. Completely submerged in this ultra-deep, tranquil pool, your body is lightly buoyant and embraced by warmth.