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Passages™ Acrylic Walk-In Bathtubs, 3" step in!
From the FIRST and oldest manufacturer of Acrylic Walk-In Bathtubs in the U.S
Safety, Quality, Dependability
When Only The Best Will Do
53" x 30" x 39" and 60" x 32" x 36"
For over a quarter of a century since 1984, Clarke Products has created bathing products of exceptional quality, value and elegance. Clarke is currently the third largest maker of jetted bathtubs in the U.S.
That experience clearly shows in the luxurious Passages™ line.
There is simply no better made Walk-In Bathtub available than Passages™, built to the exacting quality and design specifications for which Clarke is well known.
Clarke Products manufactures THE ONLY Walk-In Bathtubs made of Lucite® cast acrylic with built-in Microban® antimicrobial protection which inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odors on the tub surface. The continuous antimicrobial protection makes Passages™ surface easier to clean and keeps it fresher between cleanings. Because the Microban is impregnated into the acrylic, it will never wash or wear off, and will last the life of your Passages™ Walk-In Bathtub.
SOME Benefits of Acrylic versus gelcoat/fiberglass
What is the most important part of a Walk-In Bathtub?
Without question...the door.
· Passages™ are the only Walk-In Bathtubs on the market with true double seals, and the only tubs that do not use hollow, circular, rubber gaskets as seals. Both of these elements guarantee that the door on your beautiful Walk-In Bathtub WILL NOT LEAK.
When the door is closed on other Walk-In tubs the gasket is compressed, and becomes oval rather than round. Eventually, the gasket loses its' elasticity, no longer forms an adequate water-tight barrier, must be removed, and replaced. Manufacturers of tubs with such seals suggest the door of the bathtub always be left open when you are not bathing to minimize the amount of time the gasket is compressed. In our experience, most people would rather close the door when the tub is not in use. Since Passages™ double door seals are not compressible, the door can safely be closed after each usage with no fear of damage or premature degradation.
Heavy-duty aluminum anchors inside the door add structural integrity and provide a stabilizing foundation for the door hinge. A steel support system is built into the door frame during manufacture. The door will support up to 500 pounds – which means that you can feel safe leaning on it when getting in and out of your walk in tub.
Additionally, the seals are screwed onto the aluminum frame, and are replaceable should they be damaged.
If the sealing mechanism of the door doesn't keep the water in the tub, and off of your bathroom floor, not much else matters, wouldn't you agree?
· THE LOWEST STEP-IN IN THE WALK-IN BATHTUB INDUSTRY! On the low threshold model the step in is only 3” high, so you will have no more fear of falling as you get in or out of the tub. The average step-up in other walkin tubs is 6" to 8", far too high for many with limited mobility.
· A 1" tubular steel frame with a protective coating to resist rust.
· The entire front panel of Passages™ is removable for easy access to both the plumbing and mechanical components after installation. It is also insulated with 3/4" of environmentally sound thermal foam backed with reflective aluminum. This dramatically decreases noise from the hydrotherapy motors, and helps maintain water temperature at a comfortable level.
· The 60" long model has a 19" wide door for ease of entry, and the 53" long model's door is a comfortable 18" wide.
…and many more unique features that ensure, safety, dependability, and and top of the line functionality.
Of course, you want more from your Passages™ Walk-In Bathtub than just solid construction and safety. You want to luxuriate in shoulder deep warm water while hydrotherapy eases the aches and pains we all feel as we age, and Passages™ allows you to do just that. Hydrotherapy increases blood circulation, including circulation of the immune system’s white blood cells. Hydrotherapy also increases the body’s production of endogenous opioid peptides, particularly endorphins. Enhanced circulation and increased endorphins strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, heal injured tissue, improve well-being and energize the body. Hydrotherapy also supplies fresh nutrients and oxygen to injured tissue and helps with the removal of waste products. In injuries alternate applications of heat and cold accelerate healing by improving blood vessel integrity and muscle tone. Heat causes peripheral (surface) blood vessels to dilate or expand. Cold causes peripheral blood vessels to constrict and drives blood back to the organs. Hydrotherapy aids the rehabilitation process in injuries and stroke, and it improves respiratory infections. Hydrotherapy is known to reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis and other rheumatologic conditions. In addition, hydrotherapy reduces the effects of stress by increasing endorphin production, improves sleep, and prevents headaches. Hydrotherapy is also reported to improve blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes, lower blood pressure, and reduce symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, scoliosis, carpal tunnel syndrome and bursitis. Passages™ has an easy to use electronic hydrotherapy control pad you can actually read which enables you to select air or water alone, or both together at the same time. No fumbling with symbols that are hard to see, and even harder to understand. The door was opened and closed 40,000 times and still sealed flawlessly.
Hydrotherapy
Conditions that Benefit from Hydrotherapy
Passages™ is available in four models:
Soaker: For those that for some reason we don't quite grasp choose not to take advantage of the truly life changes benefits of hydrotherapy, we offer Passages™ as a soaker, with no jets.
Air Jets: An astounding 92 Channel fed air jets encircle the walls of the seat of your walk in tub, and the walls of the well area where your legs are. Hundreds of thousands of warm air bubbles surround your body soothing and invigorating you. Imagine bathing in warm champagne. Automatic purge cycle to cleanse air channels
Water Jets: 8 water jets are strategically placed in your Passages™ Walk-In Bathtub. Many people experience lower back pain, so there are jets in the lumbar area of the back of the seat to address this problem. There are also jets in the well area to stimulate your legs and feet. All water jets can be individually controlled, both directionally, and to adjust the velocity of the water stream.
Total Massage: 92 air jets PLUS 8 water jets. Indulge yourself with a refreshing and relaxing combination of gentle air massage, and pulsating deep whirlpool massage.
Experience extreme luxury and the ultimate spa experience in your own bathroom
Passages™ Walk-In Bathtubs are independently tested and certified by IAPMO. IAPMO, The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, has been protecting the public’s health and safety for more than eighty years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world.
Some of the IAPMO test results are quite incredible, for example:
The acrylic surface was subjected to 10,000 scrub cycles and there was insignificant reduction in surface gloss.
A 1.5” round, 1/2lb steel ball was dropped from a height of 36” to strike three different points on the bottom of the tub, and from 24” to strike three different points on the rim. Subsequently, there were no visible cracks or chip.
For a video tour of Clarke's manufacturing facility, click here:
http://clarkeproducts.com/2009/images/Clarke_small.mpg
The video was produced prior to Clarke starting the manufacture of Walk-In Bathtubs in 2003.
The factory is now even more technologically advanced.
There is simply no comparable quality Walk-In Bathtub manufactured, anywhere.
Passages™ is currently available in two sizes: 53” x 30”, and 60” x 32”.
Additional sizes will be introduced in the near future
Five year warranty
CLICK HERE for Passages™ Brochure
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