Whirlpool Baths

[BrumJim]

Don't know whether this should be here, or in Health and Fitness.

Anyone got any experience of whirlpool baths? I'm talking about a normal bath with whirlpool facilities. Fad that you got bored of or useful?

We have a bubble mat run off a pump hung on the wall (yes, designed for the job, not some botch-up!). However the mats only last for a limited time, and we can't find them any more, so are looking to get a whirlpool bath instead.

Wife uses the mat regularly, and tries to persuade me to use it after a long ride. Have done occasionally.

 

[Spinney]

[QUOTE 1707359, member: 45"]Noisy. Though they work very well in houses just bought from cyclist friends in south Birmingham.[/quote]


Can't you just eat beans 1/2 an hour before your bath?

 

[Night Train]

I've only used them when staying in hotels. Everytime I end up switching off and enjoying the silence. If the pump was housed elsewhere or in a sound proof box I might reconsider but for now I would avoid due to the noise.

I tend to much prefer deep warm baths of still water.

 

[BrumJim]

[QUOTE 1707359, member: 45"]Noisy. Though they work very well in houses just bought from cyclist friends in south Birmingham.[/quote]


Sorry, but we've found somewhere else.
Do you have one, then?

Noise is not a problem. Our current pump is pretty noisy. Its very much about massaging those tired muscles.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

spent an interesting eveining in one some time back...

 

[Theseus]

We had one put in when we did the bathroom a few years ago.

Hardly used and you need to run a bath with baby disinfectant through it to clear the tubes now and again.

My favourite thing after a long ride (or garden work) is to use the steam shower. Nothing like standing in 40+ degrees of steam for 20 minutes followed by a relatively cold shower.

 

[fossyant]

Stick with the bubble machine - get a new one ! Or a nice email to the manufacturers. My wife has the bubble machine.

 

[Aperitif]

Eli Wallach has got a bubble machine over yonder...

 

[Mugshot]

Depends on what you're looking to spend, a whirlpool bath will move the water and make a lot of bubbles, if you want a hydromassage you need to look at something like Jacuzzi, some models have the jets positioned to target particular areas of the body, but they're a lot more money. It's high volume at low pressure that's important, not having loads of jets

 

[Globalti]

What is this "bath" you keep mentioning? Is it anything like mine?

 

[biggs682]

we took bath out and just have large shower cubicle , much easier and less likely to fall asleep in it

 

[Lisa21]

Iv got one and I love it, although I have to agree its a bit noisy. The pressure can be adjusted, as can the direction of the jets. And it needs a run-through with Milton steriliser tablets every couple of weeks to keep it fresh.I wouldnt be without it tho

 

[Arch]

I've only used them when staying in hotels. Everytime I end up switching off and enjoying the silence. If the pump was housed elsewhere or in a sound proof box I might reconsider but for now I would avoid due to the noise.

Ah, but could you wash your Lego in one?