Acrylic bathtubs are now in fashion. They have a lot of advantages, are well advertised and, despite the rather high cost, are quite accessible to a wide range of buyers. But is everything so rosy?
Bath requirements
The bathtub that we install in the apartment should be:
- durable;
- reliable;
- comfortable;
- beautiful;
- hygienic;
- environmentally friendly.
The benefits of acrylic bathtubs
As the name implies, the material from which they are made is acrylic. This is plastic, from which, when heated, you can create products of various shapes. After cooling, this form is preserved. The thickness of the product, according to the advertisement, is 4 cm.
Characteristics of Acrylic Products
- Durable.
- Eco-friendly.
- Do not burn.
- Do not rust.
- They have little thermal conductivity, so the water in such a bath cools 3 times longer than in ordinary steel.
- Lungs.
Whirlpool baths
Of particular interest to consumers are baths, which themselves do massage. They appeared in the first half of the 20th century and gained well-deserved popularity. It has been proven that hydromassage helps relieve fatigue and stress, and has a general strengthening effect on the human body.
Device and principle of operation
Water jets are fed into the bowl of the bath, in which many small air bubbles form under pressure. They have a massage effect, relaxing the whole body.
A hydromassage kit usually includes a pump, a certain number of nozzles and their corresponding nozzles. The entire system after installation is controlled by the remote control.
More complex (and expensive) hydromassage systems are equipped with a compressor. It makes it possible to carry out turbomassage. It is more effective and beneficial for the body.
Even more pleasant sensations from the air massage. In order to carry out this procedure, a system is installed having more than fifty nozzles of an air-air effect.
Hydromassage improves the condition of many body systems. The use of such procedures is especially useful during periods when the body is most weakened: in autumn, spring. The Jacuzzi company made a great contribution to the development of this area. For many decades, she has been producing special massage baths named after her. But only earlier, in order to use such a device, it was necessary to go to special institutions, spas. Now you can get these procedures at home by purchasing the appropriate bath.
Acrylic bathtubs "Triton"
One of the best baths of this type are considered products manufactured by the company "Triton". Bathtubs from this manufacturer are sold in two trim levels.
- Standard sets consisting of a bathtub itself, a frame for fastening, a front panel, a drain-overflow system. Reinforced frame should allow people with heavy weight to take a bath. After all, acrylic is not cast iron or steel, it is quite soft.
- A kit under the order consists of a standard set and systems that produce: hydromassage, air massage, turbomassage, back massage. These are products of leading French, Spanish, Austrian manufacturers.
In addition to the bath of the usual form, you can find asymmetric. Triton corner bathtubs will be interesting for consumers. They can be either right or left. At the same time, there are products not only for small rooms, in the assortment of bathtubs of the "maxi" type. The huge angular models “Lilia”, “Sabina”, “Troy” are interesting, which have two or even three places for massage.
On sale there are handmade bathtubs "Triton", made by the method of manual molding. They are extremely beautiful and strong, resistant to scratching. And such models are expensive. The price of the bath is three times more than the usual one of the same size.
Dimensions
"Triton" produces bathtubs of the "standard", "maxi" type.
As the name implies, the former are for standard bathrooms, the latter are for rooms with a lot of free space. For non-standardly cramped rooms, small Triton products are produced. The bath, reviews indicate, is quite comfortable due to its great depth.
So, you can choose your own Triton bathroom from 120 cm to 170 cm long (in 10 cm increments). The width varies - 70 cm or 75 cm. Depth - 34 cm, the height of the bathtub with legs - 61 cm. Their length is adjustable, which allows you to correctly install the product. The volume is not less than 100 liters (maybe 180 liters).
Optional equipment
It includes:
- hydromassage with an engine, aero massage, back massage, turbo system with or without aero massage system;
- mixers, polyurethane or chrome handles, armrests, head restraints, massage bottom;
- chromotherapy - an apparatus for color treatment;
- various eaves;
- dry start protection.
Triton bathtubs are very warm, have a beautiful shape, which gives it smooth lines and bends. Water does not make noise when typed into the bath. This is due to the soundproofing properties of acrylic.
The big plus is that the Triton acrylic bathtub does not turn yellow. It is easy to clean. True, this requires special tools. But the reviews of some customers indicate that the bath can be successfully washed with any liquid detergent.
Another advantage of an acrylic bathtub is the corrugated bottom. It prevents falling, as it is not as slippery as other products.
The bathtubs are lightweight, so they are easy to transport, carry and install. They can be repaired when some flaws appear. This extends the life of the Triton bathtub. They can have various shapes and sizes, which allows them to be placed in different corners of the bathroom.
You can also choose the most suitable color for your interior in which the Triton bathtub will be painted (photo).
Chips on the surface can be repaired with your own hands at home using specially designed polishes.
Like any product that is in demand and has a fairly high price, acrylic bathtubs are also faked! But the difference between the real and the false appears within a few months after the start of operation. While the buyer hopes that his bath was made by Triton, bathtubs made of low-quality plastic, fake, quickly turn yellow, lose their appearance.
Customer reviews
The main thing that consumers who do not have problems with the operation of the Triton bathtub is noted is its beauty. Indeed, in comparison with the usual steel or cast-iron products, it looks just great. An interesting shape, smooth lines, a soft surface - all this delights the owners of this miracle, which is a bath made by Triton.
Customer reviews indicate that they are pleased with the convenience of the product itself and its operation. A lot of water enters the bath, it is deep enough that allows you to completely plunge.
Users like the screen, which is easily hooked and allows you to hide communications and various toiletries. There is even such a trifle as a swivel mechanism for the drain hole. Therefore, the cork does not need to be removed from the bathroom, which means that it cannot be lost.
Various additional systems, which are equipped with Triton whirlpool bathtubs, bring a lot of pleasant sensations to consumers.
Reviews from other customers are not so optimistic. It happens that after several years of operation, the power switch crack near the buttons. This is because they turned on all the time tight.
There are many complaints that the mount on which the Triton whirlpool baths are installed is unreliable, bending under people even with a small weight. In this case, pimples intended for massage fall out. In places where they were attached, water passes and flows out from under the bath, but it is already stagnant, with an unpleasant odor.
It is noted that the acrylic thickness in the product is 2 mm instead of the advertised 4 mm. Maybe this is a deviation from the standard. Or, acrylic does not contain all the coating layers that several Triton bathtubs have.
Reviews also say that the product is easily scratched when any objects fall. Although scratches can be fixed by yourself.
The buyer should pay attention to the fact that sometimes the store can be tricked. The seller can assure that the gray shade of the coating is a protective film, which is removed only after installation. As a result, the buyer can believe and will be the owner of the product, the color of which disgusts him. Who is to blame: manufacturer or seller? Rather, the second. But not a seller, but a bathtub made by Triton will earn a bad reputation.
Some customer reviews contain information that the water is not completely drained, although the bathtub is installed at a level. The problem is solved by tilting the product when installed at a couple of degrees. But then it’s difficult to install a hard curtain.
There are complaints about the drain-overflow system, which often occurs in all possible places. Buyers do not know who to blame: the company "Triton", the manufacturer of the system or the seller, but reasonably notice that the system was bundled with the bathroom.
It can be concluded that basically the Triton bathtubs are pleasant to the buyer. They do their job well. But at the same time, there are shortcomings both in the main product and in additional components.