JulesP Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 What did you find to be the best deal? Any one want to give a review on their bath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I bought a purple twin tank from Barf Shop Qld. Love it. had not problems. My only thing is I have to go to them for a new element when needed and that is fine but what if they are not around one day then I am cactus!!!! If I had known the parts were only from them I may have looked else where. As far as service and product goes not problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thank you! Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I second the BARF shop hydrobaths. They were great to deal with and the baths were amongst the best made and best priced around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I second the BARF shop hydrobaths. They were great to deal with and the baths were amongst the best made and best priced around. The reason they are cheap is that they are made from plastic not fiber glass. The inside finish is prone to scratching and this why spas for human use are not made from the same material. The scratches allow bacteria to form in them and therefore they are not as hygienic as a polished fiberglass finish. I definitely would not use one in a commercial salon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I second the BARF shop hydrobaths. They were great to deal with and the baths were amongst the best made and best priced around. The reason they are cheap is that they are made from plastic not fiber glass. The inside finish is prone to scratching and this why spas for human use are not made from the same material. The scratches allow bacteria to form in them and therefore they are not as hygienic as a polished fiberglass finish. I definitely would not use one in a commercial salon. Wasn't aware that the OP was enquiring for a hydrobath for a commercial salon. And maybe the baths aren't made from fibreglass, but they certainly aren't cheap! This is from the page of specifications of the bath which states that the baths are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). To my way of thinking, anything which has this wide range of uses can't be all that unsafe? <paste>Food cutting boards, Corrosion resistant wall coverings, Pipe flanges, Lavatory partitions, Chemical Plants, Radiation shielding, Self supporting containers, Industrial tanks and sinks, Boat trailer skids. Mechanically ground HDPE resins are also used to rotationally mould large complex shaped products such as fuel tanks, trash containers, pontoons, spa baths, pallets, rain water tanks, box trailers, polycraft boats, marine buoys, 4 x 4 canopies, bullbars, wheelbarrows, highway barriers and water and waste tanks for RV's. <end paste> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Wasn't aware that the OP was enquiring for a hydrobath for a commercial salon. And maybe the baths aren't made from fibreglass, but they certainly aren't cheap! This is from the page of specifications of the bath which states that the baths are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). To my way of thinking, anything which has this wide range of uses can't be all that unsafe? : Did not claim OP wanted it for commercial use as it was not stated in the original post. Also did not claim it was unsafe. I am aware that it is cheaper to produce than fibre glass or stainless steel and it is not used for human spas due to it's poor surface durability. Edited January 11, 2009 by poodle3081 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 And therefore your point is? Still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I have 2 baths.. The first I have had for around 8 years from I think it was a&t hydro Baths and then the BARF shop took over. They used the same material and design.. I purchased another one from a friend that got the newer one.. They are so easy to use come on wheels (so don't have to stick them in the one spot) and the wheel set up was standard, so did not have to pay extra.. My 8 year old bath dose not have scratches in it and for awhile it was used in a commercial set up and has been use by me for my own dogs.. So I don't know why one would say they scratch so easy mine has not got any?? I highly recommend them and they were easy to deal with and no probs when I wanted some modifications.. They were more that happy to do them for me.. Can't stand the other hydro baths, to bulky and not as easy to set up and use.. well that's what I found anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I have 2 baths.. The first I have had for around 8 years from I think it was a&t hydro Baths and then the BARF shop took over. They used the same material and design.. Do you mean Hydrobaths Australia Max? The BARF shop took over HA, who took over Conmurra. If yours is from there and is around 8yrs old I'm pretty sure it would be the same as mine which is fibreglass. Not a single scratch. A friend of mine bought a plastic one and it's quite scratched already and only used for her pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 And therefore your point is? Still I am aware that it is cheaper to produce than fibre glass or stainless steel and it is not used for human spas due to it's poor surface durability. I think it's fairly obvious by her posts what her point is. I don't understand why you so often get your back up when people have a different opinion to you with grooming equipment. The differing opinions are often very useful for people to help make up their own minds and buy their own equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) And I don't see why you have to get up me on whatever thread I venture into just to get up me? I don't see the point to her posts. I posted information and a link from the site relevant to the hydrobaths. It is information that might be of use to other people who wish to compare the validity of the claims made by all parties to the thread. Including the fact that the product the BARF shop baths are made from IS used for human spa construction. Or is it that you are saying that I have no right to contribute to this thread (and others) despite the fact that I have 26 years of breeding and exhibiting longcoated dogs? Oh and I don't know how relevant YOUR information about Hydrobaths Australia is, because they are still trading as far as I am aware. Editing to add link to Hydrobaths Australia. Edited January 11, 2009 by ellz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 despite the fact that I have 26 years of breeding and exhibiting longcoated dogs? ;) It was only a matter of time. You should put that in your signature so you don't have to repeat it so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Geez, what IS your problem? Feel free to PM me and tell me exactly what your gripe is with me. Is there a problem with having runs on the board? Or is that the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Jules P, I purchased a new hydrobath in Dec. I looked at the Barf shop ones as they were closest to me and that would have been the easiest option. For a number of reasons I decided against them (didn't like the softness of the plastic and the exposed parts underneath the bath) and went for a traditional fibreglass bath from Hydrobaths Australia at Slacks creek. They produce the Fidos and Conmurra baths. The Fidos was slightly cheaper as it is slightly smaller than the Conmurra bath - both are produced using identical components - except for the trolley base which is more expensive (and better quality) for the Conmurra. All of this is just my opinion - of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 We purchased the Barf, twin tank late last year. We have 8 dogs to bath and are very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 No definitely A&T hydro-baths.. Just did a search and the results were:" This new element protection kit allows all existing heated BARF Shop (& previous A & T) Hydro baths to be fitted with an element...read more. ..." My friends got the new bath just as Barf shop took over.. My old and new one still has the Onga pump.. My new bath would be 5 years old now as well(so not so new LOL) The A&T hydrobaths sticker is still on the side of my old one.. Maybe they have changed there design since, but my new one has not scratched and that has been borrowed a few times as a back up when a bath was down for repairs.. I can only comment on the 2 baths I have here and I have had no probs with them and find them easier to use than the others.. I have used other brands, but found they were not short person friendly I am also over 7 months pregnant and can still comfortably bath my dogs with my bath.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Anyone know how much the Fido baths are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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