What is the purpose of the drain? Does anyone just dump the tub upside down to empty when done and avoid using the drain plug all together?
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We use the drain every time. I find it is a good way to signal to my little that bath time is done. It's also easier and less messy than just dumping out the tub.
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The purpose of the drain is to drain the soapy/dirty water out while your baby is still in the tub so you can replace it with clean water to rinse your baby off. I don't understand how/why people bathe their baby without changing the water--that's just not clean.
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Good question. We've been using this for more than 6 months now with our baby and she loves it. We never once use the drain plug, just like you mentioned, just flip it upside down and it's empty. We afixed some "non slip Tub Tattoos " to make it less slippery for the baby
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I guess you could do that, but depending how much water is in it could make it tricky, especially considering the corners where it folds. Just simpler and less chance of making a mess by using the plug.
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It's quite heavy when it is full of water, so I use the drain. Plus, it's easier to remove my child once the water has drained out a bit. Once it has drained down I do turn it over to dry.
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I let it drain while my little one is still in it; that way I rinse her as the soapy water drains.
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There is a drain plug at the bottom of the pool side. It plugs from inside, but if you have the tool it inserts on outside. This way you can drain it.
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It wants you to drain the tub and then slide the undermount under the tub. However, I was able to raise the tub just enough to wedge the undermount under the tub (like CTG). Keep in mind, you are under the tub cabinet and the tub typically has heavy foam that you are sliding under. I also love the holder, works as advertised. Only thing is the in the off position, that part of the tub will have about 9" of the cover showing (at least on mine).
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No drain problem at all! We own two of them! One for each of my boy's rooms and because of the dual air flow there is no need for the drain! (We use it exclusively for an air conditioner only, but it has other features)
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We actually used it that way --- it was higher on the counter end and lower where it rested on the divider between the sinks. Worked well from zero to 5 mos or so--- after that my son made it his personal mission to kick all the water out of the tub before I could get him cleaned up! Then we went to a deeper tub he could sit up in.
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I agree with Minos. My drain is flush with the tub and is just a big giant hole that allows everything to go down it (like this http://pix.soundwag.com/web/drain.jpg). This sits right on top. There is a slight curve to this, and it sits curve side up. If you have the type of drain that also acts as the stopper and sticks up into the tub (like this http://s2.hubimg.com/u/5464035_f248.jpg), this will not work on that.
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There I no drain plug. Even if ther was it would not be accessible since the skimmer is dug into the ground. The only thing to worry about cleaning in it is the net and the brushes. Both slide out easily from the top.
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You need to have a good area to drain it. We attached a hose to the drain so we could strategically place the water. We also climbed inside to wash the sides and floor, turned it upside down over an outside climbing toy we have in the yard and after a couple of days folded it up for storage. It was a bit of a pain, but about what you'd expect from a pool. I didn't mind doing it and am looking forward to pulling it back out this season.
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If your overflow drain is close enough to the spout where water comes up to fill the bath up, remove it while you're filling it up the tub. You might have a little more trouble getting it on the overflow drain if there's already water there, but it's possible!
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Mine did not leak, you prob already saw this but I'll say it anyway, there is a plug in the bottom of the water tub to let the water drain out, is that closed all the way? If it is I would contact the maker.
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There is a drain stop inside of it. You just pull the stopper out and it drains.
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No drain. You have to turn it to dump water and hang to dry. It's easy to maintain. Great tub! Love ours.
535549
It does not come with a drain or plug. It is just a big tub. It is very sturdy though, in fact, often they are used as a water trough for horses.
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Most bathtubs don't have a perfect seal so you will lose water. The water in the tub is "exposed". The reservoir will address the leaking plug issue, keep the water sealed off and the pump allows you to retrieve the water cleanly. You can add beach to sanitize the water and this is commonly done with 55 gallon storage tanks.
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Confirmed that since this tub has no integral skirt, you can install it with the drain facing either end, just from a tub point of view. However you also need to keep in mind access to the pump, which sits on the opposite end from the drain. If you buy the acrylic skirt that AS makes for this, then the pump access is through the skirt, and you are done. However if you want to mount it in a deck, then you need to provide a removable panel, either on the outside face opposite the drain, or else in the end wall if you are lucky enough to have an exposed opposite face of that wall. BTW, the AS skirt does not add to the appearance IMO, but then in Santa Fe we are used to a lot of tile work around our tubs. Confirmed that since this tub has no integral skirt, you can install it with the drain facing either end, just from a tub point of view. However you also need to keep in mind access to the pump, which sits on the opposite end from the drain. If you buy the acrylic skirt that AS makes for this, then the pump access is through the skirt, and you are done. However if you want to mount it in a deck, then you need to provide a removable panel, either on the outside face opposite the drain, or else in the end wall if you are lucky enough to have an exposed opposite face of that wall. BTW, the AS... » Read More Confirmed that since this tub has no integral skirt, you can install it with the drain facing either end, just from a tub point of view. However you also need to keep in mind access to the pump, which sits on the opposite end from the drain. If you buy the acrylic skirt that AS makes for this, then the pump access is through the skirt, and you are done. However if you want to mount it in a deck, then you need to provide a removable panel, either on the outside face opposite the drain, or else in the end wall if you are lucky enough to have an exposed opposite face of that wall. BTW, the AS skirt does not add to the appearance IMO, but then in Santa Fe we are used to a lot of tile work around our tubs. « Show Less
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Hi Gerald, The drain is centered to the left or right, depending on your orientation. A spec sheet is included in the product images if you'd like to know more about the dimensions or layout of the tub. Regards, Modern Bathroom
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Drain is centered. There is a flexible hose coming with the tub so the drain location in the slab/floor can be independent from the drain in the tub to some degree. My installer considered it a bad alternative and prone to leaking. Best locate the drain in the slab right under the bathtub center.