From an installation viewpoint, is adding a whirlpool bath any different than a standard tub?
A. It can be different for several reasons. Most whirlpools are larger than the standard 30″ x 60″ bathtub, the drain is not located in the same place and a different faucet is typically used. Instead of a standard one, whirlpools usually require a deck-mounted Roman tub faucet. An access panel must also be installed to service the circulation pump for the whirlpool jets. Before you buy, contact your plumber to discuss the type of tub you want to install and ask them to look at where it will be located. There may be additional work involving the drain and water lines. [Keith Glass, Technical Services Manager, Mr.
