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Does Shower Bay Fill up like a Bathtub?
Shower Bay is a shower and does not fill up like a bath.
How Can I See If It Will Fit in My Home?
It is recommended to measure out and sketch Shower Bay’s dimensions on butcher paper to see if the unit will be able to fit in a desired location of the home. (See dimension diagrams below.)
How Much Does Shower Bay Weigh?
Shower Bay as a unit weighs 118 lbs, but no individual piece weighs more than 31 lbs. It was also engineered with multiple grip areas that make handling parts easy.
Is Shower Bay Supposed to Fit in My Bathroom?
Shower Bay may be used in a bathroom, but it was designed to also work in any room of the house. We understand that most bathrooms are not large enough for adequate wheelchair mobility, not to mention an additional shower. In most cases Shower Bay is set up in the corner of a bedroom, living room, or spare area of the home.
Where Does the Water Come From?
Shower Bay’s unique quick-connect system easily snaps onto most standard home faucets. The water travels from the faucet through an in-hose to the Shower Bay unit.
Where Does the Water Go?
Shower Bay’s base is slightly angled like a normal shower. The water travels to a drain where the water is then pumped through the out-hose to a nearby sink or shower drain.
Will It Attach to My Faucet?
Shower Bay’s quick-connect system attaches to most standard home faucets. If you are unsure if it will work with yours, please contact Forward Day about test options.
Can Shower Bay Be Used with a Caregiver?
Shower Bay was designed with a caregiver in mind. The walls are tall enough to contain the water and ensure privacy, but also low enough so that a caregiver can assist in the bathing process if needed.
Can Shower Bay Be Used Without a Wheelchair?
Shower Bay can be used as a walk-in Shower for use with a shower chair. Without the ramp, the Shower Bay has a low threshold entry of 2.5-inches.
How Do I Clean My Shower Bay?
Shower Bay can be cleaned with most standard shower cleaning agents.
How Far Can Shower Bay Be Used from a Water Source?
Shower Bay comes with standard 35 foot in- and out-hoses. Custom longer hoses can be ordered at an additional cost.
Will Shower Bay Fit My Wheelchair?
Shower Bay was designed to accommodate most standard-size shower wheelchairs. It has interior dimensions of 38.5” L x 36” W. Keep in mind, when entering the shower with a wheelchair, the door clearance allows for a 25″ width.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Portable Shower
To Rent? Shower Bay rentals are only available in limited areas where a dealer has a rental program. Pricing depends on individual dealer. On average $400/month with $75 delivery and pick up charges.
How Far Can Shower Bay Be Used from a Water Source?
Shower Bay comes with standard 35 foot in- and out-hoses. Custom longer hoses can be ordered at an additional cost.
How Do I Clean My Shower Bay?
Shower Bay can be cleaned with most standard shower cleaning agents.
How Can I See If It Will Fit in My Home?
It is recommended to measure out and sketch Shower Bay’s dimensions on butcher paper to see if the unit will be able to fit in a desired location of the home.
Does Shower Bay Fill up like a Bathtub?
Shower Bay is a shower and does not fill up like a bath.
Can Shower Bay Be Used Without Wheelchair?
Shower Bay can be used as a walk-in Shower for use with a shower chair. Without the ramp, the Shower Bay has a low threshold entry of 2.5-inches.
Can Shower Bay Be Used with a Caregiver?
Shower Bay was designed with a caregiver in mind. The walls are tall enough to contain the water and ensure privacy, but also low enough so that a caregiver can assist in the bathing process if needed.
How Much Does Shower Bay Weigh?
Shower Bay as a unit weighs 118 lbs, but no individual piece weighs more than 31 lbs. It was also engineered with multiple grip areas that make handling parts easy.
Will Shower Bay Fit My Wheelchair?
Shower Bay was designed to accommodate most standard-size shower wheelchairs. It has interior dimensions of 38.5” L x 36” W. Keep in mind, when entering the shower with a wheelchair, the door clearance allows for a 25″ width.
Will It Attach to My Faucet?
Shower Bay’s quick-connect system attaches to most standard home faucets. If you are unsure if it will work with yours, please contact Forward Day about test options.
Where Does the Water Go?
Shower Bay’s base is slightly angled like a normal shower. The water travels to a drain where the water is then pumped through the out-hose to a nearby sink or shower drain.
Where Does the Water Come From?
Shower Bay’s unique quick-connect system easily snaps onto most standard home faucets. The water travels from the faucet through an in-hose to the Shower Bay unit.
Is Shower Bay Supposed to Fit in My Bathroom?
Shower Bay may be used in a bathroom, but it was designed to also work in any room of the house. We understand that most bathrooms are not large enough for adequate wheelchair mobility, not to mention an additional shower. In most cases, Shower Bay is set up in the corner of a bedroom, living room, or spare area of the home.
What Is a Roll in Shower?
A roll in shower is a shower that you can roll completely into with a shower wheelchair. There is zero barrier to allow to easily roll in.
What Does Roll in Shower Mean?
Roll in shower means it is a shower that you can roll in with a shower wheelchair.
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Roll in Shower?
It depends on if you remodel or get a portable roll in shower. A remodel roll in shower is generally $10,00+ and portable showers range from $800-$8,000.
How Do You Install a Shower?
You can remodel an existing shower by tiling the area or you can purchase an insert. Or you can assemble a portable shower anywhere in the home.
What Is a Barrier Free Shower?
Barrier free describes a shower with no threshold affecting the entry. It is a flat entrance with no bump or lip that blocks the entrance.
How to Build a Barrier Free Shower Pan?
You can tile a flat surface or you can purchase a portable shower wheelchair.
What Are Different Handicap-Accessible Bathroom Designs for the Home?
A barrier free shower allows for someone with mobility limitations to easily walk in or roll in with a shower wheelchair.
What Does a Person on Wheelchair Do If He Cannot Find a Wheelchair Accessible Washroom?
The person can get a portable shower for wheelchair users. It does not require a remodel. It can be assembled in any room of the home.
How Do People in Wheel Chairs Take a Shower?
They roll completely inside the shower in a shower wheelchair. The entrance has to be designed to be barier free
How Big Does a Handicapped Bathroom Need to Be?
It depends on the wheelchair and the patient
What Is the Size of a Handicap Shower?
A handicapped shower needs to be big enough for the intended shower wheelchair