The Barf Shop Hydrobaths

[Ari]

By any chance, does anyone have the new model of their hydrobaths? It says they have changed the twin tank moulding. If so are you able to post a photo of what it looks like under the removeable floor? I am in the market of buying a second one. I was thinking of just getting a single tank one this time but maybe they have changed the twin tank for the better.

Mine is a bit beaten up...I'm thinking of using my dremel to try to buff the scratches out (caused by the removeable metal floor, which I think they have now changed too) but I'm not quite brave enough yet...

Edited December 9, 2009 by Ari

[alpha bet]

Purchased a new twin tub Barf last month.

It has an enclosed main tank and an open second tank with a white (plastic/resin) floor that lays down over the top of the floor, thus creating a barrier over the second tank..... The plastic floor has a screw off lid over the second tank to allow for transfer of water.

So far so good.... works really well and easy to clean....

Any other questions just ask...

[Ari]

Thanks alpha bet.

It sounds pretty close to my current one then. Is the enclosed tank made out of the same plastic as the bath? Mine isn't. I find the enclosed tank very very VERY hard to clean which is why I was thinking of getting a single tank this time. I think they have added a plug to this tank now which at least means you can drain it fully rather than having to stuff a towel in it to soak any left over water up.

Edited December 11, 2009 by Ari

[4 Paws]

When I was looking at their hydrobaths a few years back I emailed and asked if they had more pictures and they happily sent them so may be worth emailing them and asking if they could email you more pictures of what you're looking at

[JulesP]

Why are you cleaning the enclosed tank?

[Ari]

When I was looking at their hydrobaths a few years back I emailed and asked if they had more pictures and they happily sent them so may be worth emailing them and asking if they could email you more pictures of what you're looking at

Thanks 4 Paws. I did that a couple of days ago but I haven't heard anything back yet so thought I might ask here as well.

Why are you cleaning the enclosed tank?

There is no drain on the tank and you cant empty it properly by using the pump. If the little bit of water sits in there (say over the weekend) it gets very funky. From the sounds of it, it now has a drain on this tank which would make it a lot easier but I would still be wanting to scrub it out. I dont use this water to rinse anyway....so it might be better for me just not to have the enclosed tank in the 2nd bath.

[JulesP]

I leave mine filled up with water and only use it once a month. My water doesn't get smelly?

[Ari]

I wouldn't be using water that has been sitting around over night let alone for a month. Tap water isn't distilled water and has bacteria growing in it. Add a heater to the mix and nasties grow.

Your bath is barely getting used in comparison to mine. Mine is used more in two days than you do in a year. Perhaps that is why you haven't found a problem yet?

I think I've talked myself fully into the single tank now. I use the hot/cold taps to fill the bath anyway.

Thanks everyone!