ᐅ Buying Recommendation: Bathtub with Backrest

Created on: 26 Nov 2018 10:55
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Der-w
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Der-w
26 Nov 2018 10:55
Hello everyone,

I am looking for a comfortable bathtub for my new house.

It is important for us that the backrest is not too steep.

What would you recommend?
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Ricco
26 Nov 2018 12:05
Ask a professional (if quality is important). Your plumber may charge up to 30% more on materials, but in return, you get full warranty coverage, usually less hassle during installation, written documentation, and a contact person for many questions that will come up 🙂. It’s best to get advice from several professionals to minimize the risk of receiving poor-quality work.

Here’s a tip: Consulting a professional doesn’t mean you have to buy from that company. So, get advice and buy the materials yourself; have a family member or friend do the installation if you want to keep costs down. However, keep in mind that in this case, the warranty on the work will be lost.
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Der-w
26 Nov 2018 12:15
@Ricco:
That’s not the point. I wanted YOUR opinion.
For example: We have candidate X, and I find it too uncomfortable because…

Don’t worry, I will buy the plumbing fixtures myself and have them installed by him.
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Maria16
26 Nov 2018 12:19
You will probably have to do a proper test lie-down, as the bathtub needs to fit your size. So head to the nearest bathroom showroom and get into the tub.

*Without shoes and lying down exactly as you would at home in the bathtub. For example, it was only after this deliberate lying down that I noticed my knees would always stick out above the water in the smaller tub.

By the way, I ended up choosing a bathtub from Richter and Frenzel. I think it was from the Optiline (?) series.
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Ricco
26 Nov 2018 12:28
Oh well, then it was probably a misunderstanding on my part, so I apologize 🙂

Regarding Maria16’s suggestion, I don’t think there is anything more to add, and it should be done that way. 🙂
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ypg
26 Nov 2018 23:34
Yeah, test lying down. It’s best to do it with two people. Some look great but are completely uncomfortable.
Of course, it works the other way around too 😉
We have a Bette 180 x 80cm (71 x 31.5 inches) Duo with a foot section, a bit lower, but there are so many Bettе models.