Questions and Answers for Aquatic Ariel I 60 in. x 42 in. Acrylic Drop-In Soaking Reversible Drain Oval Bathtub in White

A:  We are 3rd party certified at a 'dry' weight of 300lbs on a 3" disk. The water and the bathers weight, would be distributed over a much larger surface area.

A:  This can hold approximately 600 lbs of weight.

A:  I can give you the approximate weight of the water when the tub is full...but you will have to add in the body weight to get your number. This tub will hold 57 gals to the overflow mark and the avg gallon is approximately 8.3 lbs = 473.1 lbs. for the water. The tub is approximately 84lbs for a total of 557.1lbs

A:  I received mine and it measured shorter that the specifications, about 20-9/16 in. Not 21 in.

A:  21" from Subfloor to edge of rim.

A:  The drain hole is cut at 2" diameter. I do not have the Drains available through Home Depot, but they will be able to help you in the isle to find a Drain and/or DWO Kit that will fit your needs.

A:  You want to choose a kit that will fit a span of 7.5" front to back and 16 3/8" tall.

A:  If this was special ordered, I would recommend returning the unit so that you can receive one with the overflow already drilled. The backside of the unit will be sanded giving a better fit for the Overflow kit. As for the kit you purchase, it will recommend to apply Plumbers Putty or Silicone to the backside of the drain before tightening the nut, this will give you a water tight seal.

A:  Hello Samantha, We label our tubs with no jets soaking tubs. If you are interested in a jetted tub, I invite you to view the Ariel Whirlpool, Internet ID# 203166822. Thank you for your interest in our products.

A:  Hello Elaine, Our Ariel I is a drop in unit. Thanks for your question.

A:  This is a dropin.