Benefits of Hydrotherapy

What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to promote health and healing. By using the effects of water on the body; buoyancy, warmth, and turbulence (Hydro-massage) we are able to help reduce the effects of pain, stress and discomfort. Hydrotherapy is found to be especially beneficial for people with sports injuries, Arthritis, aching joints, muscular pain, stress, stiffness, Rheumatism, Sciatica and general tiredness and aching brought on by modern living and much more besides.

How does it work?
When the body is immersed in water it is as much as 80% lighter, this removes the pressure on the muscles, joints, ligaments and spine. The warmth of the water (or steam) makes the blood vessels dilate (increase in diameter), which increases blood circulation around the body. Heat also enables the cells to more easily rid themselves of metabolic waste, which is replaced by oxygen and the body's natural nutrients. The movement of the water passing over our bodies gives the body direct and often immediate relief as it massages the muscles and joints. This is most especially noticeable in Whirlpools where the powerful jets massage the body. This direct stimulation relaxes the muscles in the area, so allowing the muscle or joint to mend. As the water massages areas of the body, endorphins are produced, which in turn further assist pain relief. Massage has been shown to improve flexibility, increase circulation and provide generally restorative benefits. When you are in pain or under stress, chemical changes in your body can cause the blood pressure and pulse rate to increase, having regular hydrotherapy treatments can help you to reduce these symptoms by slowing down the process of stress reaction. Hydrotherapy is also thought to also help regulate the body’s temperature by improving the efficiency of the body to perspire. This further helps the body remove toxins and can lead to a much improved skin appearance and healthy glow.

Steam Shower Buying Guide - Your peace of mind

Bathtek specialise in providing high quality bathroom and ensuite products; suites, showers, steam showers, shower towers, waterproof TV etc. We realise the importance of providing quality products at good prices, but also the need for a full back up support of parts and customer service department too.
All the products we supply have been carefully sourced by ourselves to offer a product that will provide many, many years of trouble free service.
Bathtek’s main speciality is Steam Shower cabins. We are the sole UK distributor of the range of units we sell and as such are the only people fully able to support the product with spare parts. Anyone else offering the same models and who are not being supplied via ourselves are likely to be buying via a third party and therefore not able to fully support you after the purchase as well as probably charging you more in order to pay the middle men. We also work with the manufacturer to improve the products we sell and ensure they meet the standards that we and our customers expect.
We feel it is important when selling via the internet to make things clear. To that end, we strive to ensure that all wording is clear, measurements and pictures are accurate, but on occasions there might be a delay in updating the website with improvements or modification to improve the products. If you have any doubt or questions - JUST CALL US!

GLASS: All the Shower cabins we supply have tempered safety glass of between 5-6mm. This means that it has passed the necessary tests to ensure that should the glass break, it will shatter into very small pieces with no sharp edges. The back panels of the cabins are made of mirrored tempered glass. The colour can only be described as darkened/tinted in colour, which contrasts well with the white acrylic and being mirrored you cannot see though it, so you do not need to tile behind the cabin, and so save money!

FRAMES: The frames of our cabins are made 1.2mm aluminium, which offers good structural support and stability. The cabins are designed to be free standing and to enable easy servicing should the need arise. By sliding the cabin forward your plumber can attend to any work that may need to be carried out in future.

TUB/BASE: The tub/base of your shower has to fully support the weight of the occupant/s. If a base is not supported on a steel frame it has a tendency to flex, leading to cracking of the base or unbalancing the occupant/s. All Bathtek shower tub bases and steam whirlpool cabins are fitted with a fully supporting framework bonded to the tub, which affords you a stable footing and assists in offering overall structural stability.

THERMOSTATIC VALVE: Our showers, shower towers, steam showers and whirlpool baths all have thermostatic values. This is to enable you to mix the water temperature to your requirements. Each thermostatic dial also has a safety device built in to allow water up to 38 degrees only. Pressing the button on the control overrides the safety device and allow you to have a shower or fill the bath to a higher temperature.

SHOWROOM: Seeing a product first hand is always the best was to be assured of the quality of what you are buying. This is the reason we have a showroom where you can come and see our range of products first hand and see for yourself before you buy. We are also franchising the Bathtek brand, which will enable us to offer more locations throughout the UK for you to view them. If you are a Costco Member and have a store near you, why not pop along and see a small selection of our products available through them.

STOCK LEVELS: We always strive to have all products available, but production times and high demand mean we are sometimes out of stock of some items. We try to make the website very clear about what items are in stock and will always inform you when placing an order if the item is in or out of stock. Should you have to wait for delivery, we are happy to accept a small deposit (refundable) ensuring the item is allocated to you when it arrives with us. We will then notify you it’s in stock and take the reminding payment before delivery.

DAMAGES DURING TRANSIT: It is an unfortunate fact that damages can occur in transit. We therefore always recommend that you check your box contents upon arrival and notify within 24 hours of any damages, we can then send replacements as quickly as possible. It is advisable not to have your plumber/fitter standing by to install until you have had time to check the delivery, and allow time to receive replacements if required.

CERTIFICATION: CE, RoHS industries approvals. The steam generator and pump we use pass TUV approval and the pumps also pass UL approval.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: All our Whirlpool baths and Steam Showers come with an RCD (Residual Current Device) fitted for your safety. The products also come with a standard UK 3 pin plug, naturally for safety reasons this should never be used in a bathroom or ensuite location and so should be removed and ideally the electricity supplied via a Fused Spur.

Whilst we constantly strive to ensure the website answer your questions and provide you with everything possible to make a considered, safe reliable purchase, there are allows particular questions that a we have missed, so please do not hesitate to call us or email your questions and we will be happy to assist.

Bathtek Customer Services

Bathtek Hartlepool Opens!

We are pleased to announce the opening of another Bathtek Showroom - Bathtek Hartlepool. Brothers Jeff and James McNeilly have been Bathtek preferred fitters for over a year and for them the step into becoming a fully fledged franchise seemed fairly obvious. Jeff and James have installed so many showers for customers the length and breadth of the country, even working weekends and evenings in order to ensure they could keep up with installation demand and their customers deadlines. Over the time installing Bathtek Showers and Whirlpools, both Jeff and James have come to appreciate the ease in which the products install, the support and help offered by the company and decided that they had on their doorstep a wealth of potential customers who could benefit from their skills and service. Jeff and James still continue to offer the installation service and so have brought Glen Higgins on board as their full time Sales Manager to show customers around the products they have on show in the showroom.
If you are in the Hartlepool area then pop along and have a look around, as with all our showrooms, we offer a no pressure approach to selling. http://www.bathtek-hartlepool.com/

Bathtek Hartlepool
162 York Road
Hartlepool
TS26 9DT

Tel: 01429 262 845

Steam shower, shower enclosure and whirlpool bath specialists

Steam showers are an exciting, stylish and convenient way to add a shower to your bathroom or ensuite. A Bathtek steam shower encorporates multifunction hand shower, monsoon shower, footmassager or even a whirlpool bath. We also sell shower cabins / shower enclosures/ shower cubicles. Our H88 range of all glass shower enclosures with two showers, back jets and integrated seat are a very popular alternative if you do not need the steam facilities. Bathtek have been supplying both retail and trade customers for several years with a quality service, backed by a full spares department offering youc omplete peace of mind on your purchase.

Steam shower from as little as £649.99
Shower cabin, shower cubicle, Shower enclosure with back jets from only £399.99
Whirlpool baths with LCD TV from £849.99

New Franchise Opens - Bridlington

We are pleased to announce the opening of our first Bathtek Franchise Showroom. Opened on the 25th February 2008, Bathtek Bridlington is the first of what we hope to be many showrooms around the UK, allowing Bathtek to offer convenient locations up and down the country to appreciate the splendour of the Bathtek range as well as suites, taps and more!

The Bathtek Bridlington showroom is located on Bridlington Business Park (near Morrison’s). On show is a range of Steam Showers and Whirlpools from the many sizes and shapes available, as well as a selection of bathroom suites and other bathroom furnishings.

If you are looking to update your bathroom, and live in the Bridlington area, then pop along and see how exiting your new bathroom could become. The showroom offers a relaxed atmosphere where you will not be hounded by over-eager salesmen, but instead a chance to have a browse, a coffee, and when you are ready, the staff will be more than happy to answer your questions.


Bathtek Bridlington is run by Stuart and Craig, who between them have many, many years of experience in the Bathroom fitting and retail industry. Having such a wealth of experience to draw upon allowing Bathtek Bridlington to offer you everything from supply only to full bathroom re-fits, and everything in between.

Bridlington Bathtek
Unit B Bridlington Business Park
Bessingby Way
Bridlington
YO16 4SJ
Tel 01262 603 537
Fax: 01262 438038

http://www.bathtek-bridlington.com

Glass and Stainless Steel Designer Baths

Bathtek are pleased to have been chosen to supply this exclusive range of stunning glass and stainless steel baths and sinks. The baths and sinks were designed in the UK. Their elegant clean flowing lines, strength and elegance mean you cannot resist looking twice, then looking more!
Each bath comes with pop up waste and standard connections will enable you to connect to your bathroom waste outlet. The hard part would be which of the baths to choose. The baths are all designed to be freestanding, possibly as the centre peice of a magnificent bathroom, your water would ideally be supplied via taps rising from the floor similar to that seen in the image below, whether you choose a classic style of tap or contemporary.

If you are looking for an indulgent and decadent statement, something stunning and unique as a centre piece for your home or apartment, then we believe your search is over.
These baths are designed in the UK and feature strong lines and sweeping curves. Made from the highest quality stainless steel and glass. Each bath is designed to be used with a freestanding bath filler. The baths are delivered fully assembled with pop up waste fitted.






















Horizon
Size: 1850mm x 650mm x 560mm

With strong lines, sweeping curves and undulating rolled stainless steel, the Horizon lies elevated from the floor, almost floating. Craftsmanship and detailing within this product are paramount, highlighted by the dimpled steel floor for peace of mind. The Horizon arrives pre-assembled. Please ensure you have enough access to install this product into your property.

Click here to see the full range of beautiful Stainless Steel and Glass Baths

Bathtek Baywood 850L Steam Shower Cabin

The Baywood 850 is a popular elongated styled steam shower cabin. This cubile has all the features you could want in a steam shower cabin - huge 10" monsoon rain top shower, hand shower and riser, back jets and of course powerful 3kw steam generator. The unit has roof light, and interior and exterior LED lights too. The back inside walls of the cabin are smoked mirror glass and create a truly luxury feel against the crisp white base bonded to a steel frame. The side walls and doors are clear glass. The cabin comes with a remote control to enable to you to control some functions of the cabin without enven getting inside!


(Also available in Right handed option)





Size: 1300mm x 850mm x 2250mm

• Remote Control


• Electronic steam time & temperature control


• Thermostatic Shower Valve


• 25cm Tropical Monsoon Top Shower


• 6 Hydro massage body jets


• Multi function hand shower


• Foot massage attachment


• Built-in FM radio with cd/mp3 input


• Pop up waste


• Extractor Fan


• Toiletries Shelf


• Low voltage ceiling lighting


• LED back lighting


• Built in seat


• Requires between 1-3 bar of water pressure.


• Ozone Sterilization (o3)


• 3kw Steam generator

Installation Notes:

Electrical: This steam shower cabin requires 1 x 13amp electrical supply. It comes with a plug and RCD fitted, however we recommend you remove the plug and have the cabin installed to a fused spur. If you have an RCD fitted within your mains board you may also remove the RCD fitted to the unit.Water: The cabin requires 1 x hot and 1 x cold water supply. The household water pipes should be fed to a point approximately 1 metre off the floor in the corner where the cabin is to be fitted. Balanced water pressure is required, between 1-3 bar. If using a gravity fed system we recommend you use a pump, to provide the required water pressures. Bathtek do not supply pumps. The steam cabin is a freestanding unit and as such we would recommend your fitter does not fit the unit into locations that mean the cabin cannot be moved away from the wall if needed. The couplings on the cabin to connect to your water supply are standard 15mm compression fittings.Some of our products arrive in large boxes, please ensure that you have enough room to manoeuvre the boxes and their contents to the installation location. Please also consider the space required to construct the shower cabin needs to be sufficient to enable you to move around the whole unit during its assembly, before sliding into position. Please also read our helpful FAQ section.

For more information and to order: http://www.bathtek.com/

Bathtek Pembrook Twin Steam Shower & Whirlpool

It does not come much more impressive than the Bathtek Pembrook TV. A Steam Shower Cabin designed for two to share, Twin back jets and room in the Whirlpool for two, or just sit and enjoy the swirling soothing whirlpool as you watch the integrated TV. The Pembrook can also be connected to alternative video sources such as DVD, Freeview, inputs if you wish. The Bathtek Pembrook also has built in telephone features to allow making and receiving calls without stepping out of the cabin. So whether you’re looking for a Steam Shower cabin with space for two or the idea of an impressive feature piece is in mind, the Bathtek Pembrook TV is the one!

NOW AVAILABLE with Clear Glass!

• 6 large jet & 4 back jet Whirlpool System
• Twin Headrests and twin seats
• Remote Control
• 3kw Steam generator
• Electronic steam time & temperature control
• Thermostatic Shower Valve
• 10” Tropical Monsoon Top Shower
• 2 bays of 6 Hydro massage body jets
• Multi function hand shower
• Foot massage attachment
• Built-in FM radio with cd/mp3 input
• LCD TV with DVD/VCR connectivity
• Telephone answer function
• Extractor Fan
• Toiletries Shelf
• Low voltage ceiling lighting
• Blue LED back lighting
• Built in seat
• Ozone Sterilization (o3)

For more information on the Bathtek 9011 Steam Shower, click here

Your Delivery: Your order will be supplied on a Pallate and arrive on a Tail-lift lorry. The delivery will be taken to your door or as close as is possible within access restrictions (narrow gates etc). You are required to inform us of any access restrictions that may affect deliveries to your delivery location, which would require a smaller delivery vehicle.

Installation Notes:Electrical: This steam shower cabin requires 2 x 13amp electrical supply. It comes with a plug and RCD fitted, however we recommend you remove the plug and have the cabin installed to a fused spur. If you have an RCD fitted within your mains board you may also remove the RCD fitted to the unit.Water: The cabin requires 1 x hot and 1 x cold water supply. The household water pipes should be fed to a point approximately 1 metre off the floor in the corner where the cabin is to be fitted. Balanced water pressure is required, between 1-3 bar. If using a gravity fed system we recommend you use a pump, to provide the required water pressures. Bathtek do not supply pumps. The steam cabin is a freestanding unit and as such we would recommend your fitter does not fit the unit into locations that mean the cabin cannot be moved away from the wall if needed. The couplings on the cabin to connect to your water supply are standard 15mm compression fittings.This product arrives in large boxes, please ensure that you have enough room to manoeuvre the boxes and their contents to the installation location. Please also consider the space required to construct the shower cabin needs to be sufficient to enable you to move around the whole unit during its assembly, before sliding into position.

http://www.bathtek.com/steam_shower_cabins.htm