Standard steel bath recommendations

[JP_]

Can anybody recommend a standard steel bath 1700x700 you've recently purchased and fitted.

Too many options online.

Is there a guide to min weight? Saw one in B&Q that looked alright, but one reviewer suggested 20kg was too light.

Most sites don't seem to share steel thickness or bath weight. I guess heavier the better in general.

 

[JP_]

OK found this.
40kg
But adding hand grips adds £230 to the price. Is that reasonable, seem a hell of a lot!
https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/130.htm

 

[CACKATALLTRADES]

OK found this.
40kg
But adding hand grips adds £230 to the price. Is that reasonable, seem a hell of a lot!
https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/130.htm

That's only 1400 long

 

[JP_]

That's only 1400 long

Doh! Thanks.

See why I am asking for help? )

 

[JP_]

This is 50kg
QS is the best website for this info I've found so far
No idea if a reliable company for baths - anybody used them?

https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/85212.htm

 

[CACKATALLTRADES]

There are plenty of Kaldewei steel baths on eBay but you do have to check the specs very carefully e.g. tap holes, legs

I was recently planning to change the bath but decided to make do in the end.

 

[johnny2007]

Kaldewei.
We've had ours 20 years and still looks new.

 

[cdbe]

I have a Kaldewei, I think they do 2 thicknesses - mine is the thicker and very solid.

 

[johnny2007]

I have a Kaldewei, I think they do 2 thicknesses - mine is the thicker and very solid.

Same here.

 

[CBW]

Fitted loads of these, some (like most things I expect) have had quality issues, but generally ok. https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Twyf...&ranSiteID=pfxNKSnglIM-MZY_8piEB9ab5mqlEQkrNA

 

[JP_]

Fitted loads of these, some (like most things I expect) have had quality issues, but generally ok. https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Twyf...&ranSiteID=pfxNKSnglIM-MZY_8piEB9ab5mqlEQkrNA

I came across that one earlier, but dismissed it for being too light, at 23kg. So, nice and sturdy? Might be easier to handle, and pay for!

 

[CBW]

I’m not sure what weight has on the choice of bath? The other thing is, they damage easily if something like a tile is dropped on them, but suppose that can be said for any enamelled steel bath.

 

[JP_]

I’m not sure what weight has on the choice of bath? The other thing is, they damage easily if something like a tile is dropped on them, but suppose that can be said for any enamelled steel bath.

I just read one poor review of a B&Q steel bath being a bit flimsy at 20kg, and see that the premium models are around 40kg. But, maybe they are all ok and some people are just fussy!

Yeah, need a good tiler with lots of blankets...

 

[JP_]

What sort of waste? Does it matter?

eg.
Kaldewei Comfort Level Pop Up Waste £181.00
https://www.sanctuary-bathrooms.co.uk/kaldewei-comfort-level-pop-up-waste/

Bristan Economy Bath Waste with Brass Plug Chrome - Slotted £24.95
https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatal...ste-with-brass-plug-slotted-Chrome-w-bath10-c

I'm not actually a fan of pop up wastes after one got stuck in a basin and I had to drill a hole into it to dislodge it.

Is there any point in paying 7 times more for a special waste?

I am veering towards this bath anyway

Twyford Neptune Single Ended Rectangular Antislip Bath with Grips 1700mm x 700mm 2 Tap Hole
https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/twyford-neptune-single-ended-rectangular-bath-ne9572wh

 

[CBW]

Probably recommend the cheaper one, I’m not a fan of pop up’s either.