How much does a cast-iron bath weigh?

Despite the diversity of acrylic baths, cast iron models do not give up their positions and remain in demand in the plumbing market. This is due to the reliability and durability of the structure, its attractive technical characteristics. A distinctive feature of the cast iron bath is its large weight, due to the high density of the alloy. Why it is important to take into account not only the dimensions, but also the weight of the structure, how to determine the approximate weight range of a standard or overall font: let's understand.

Cast iron baths are characterized by a large margin of safety, due to the characteristics of the product.Its basis is iron compounds with carbon represented by graphite or cement. Reliability and resistance to mechanical damage have a direct impact on the service life of cast iron products. Most manufacturers call the 30-year period of operation. However, in practice, this period is often 2-3 times longer.

The cast iron bowl is resistant to loads and vibrations. This allows you to combine it with hydromassage equipment. It is worth noting the high thermal insulation properties of the material. The water in this bath cools down very slowly. The enamel coating of the cast-iron font is smooth and has no pores. This ensures high antibacterial properties of the product, as well as the ability of the surface to self-cleaning. The bath is pleasant to the touch, it heats up quickly.

The weight of the product should be considered not only when calculating the cost and features of transportation of the purchased bath. It is much more important to calculate the bearing capacity of floors.Heavy cast-iron bath can not be mounted in buildings with dilapidated and wooden floors.

A small bath can be a serious challenge for wooden floors. A standard bath weighs 110 kg. If you fill it with water, then the mass will be equal to 160 kg. To add here the weight of an adult man who intends to use a bowl is another 80 kg. It turns out that the load on the floor in this case will be 240 kg. Wood floors that do not have a special floor can withstand 16-240 kg. In other words, the purchase of a standard bath and its use can provoke a critical load on the floor.

Do not consider a lot of weight solely as a disadvantage. Due to the impressive mass of cast-iron bowls are durable, durable and resistant. They will not turn over and will not crack in the junction with the walls under the influence of vibrations.

The weight of the bath depends on its size and the volume of the bowl.In accordance with the dimensions, it is customary to distinguish three types of cast iron bowls.

The size of 120x70 cm is considered typical for such products. These compact models are optimal for small spaces, especially if you use corner bowls. Their weight is 77-87 kg with a bowl volume of 145-155 liters.

The length of such a bath is usually 150 cm, there are products with a length of 160 cm. Standard sizes are 150x70 or 160x70 cm. Such designs are suitable for bathrooms of standard apartments, they make the procedure of making the bathroom more comfortable. If the user is forced to take a sitting position in a small font, in standard baths one can take a reclining position. The weight of such devices is 92-120 kg with a bowl volume of 160-182 l.

The sizes of such fonts are usually 170x70 (170x75 cm) and 180x80 cm. Their length starts from 170 cm and can reach 200 cm. Such a bowl weighs from 120 kg. The reduced mass is the weight of the “bare” cast iron bath. When installing, add the weight of the plumbing (if the faucet is mounted on the side of the bathroom), additional equipment (for example, a hydromassage system), water and a person.The standard is a 1.5 - liter bath, the volume of which is 162-169 liters. Her weight ranges from 90-97 kg.

With increasing length and width of the font, its volume and weight change. Cast iron baths of the same size usually weigh differently depending on the model. The smallest weight are wall rectangular structures. Corner fonts, detached oval and round fonts have a large mass.

The import sizes are mostly 15–20 kg lighter than domestic counterparts. As a rule, this is not due to the reduced size of the baths. For example, the depth of the baths of European brands rarely reaches 40 cm (usually the length from the bottom to the overflow is 35-38 cm), while the depth of the Russian counterpart is 45-60 cm. Russian production. On average, it is 6-7 mm. If we talk about inexpensive Chinese models, it can reach 5 mm.

The weight is also influenced by the wall thickness. Old models of the times of the USSR are distinguished by thicker walls. However, modern models for high-quality functioning is sufficient wall thickness of 1 cm.The weight of the old Soviet baths was regulated by GOST. For baths of standard size 150 x 70 cm, a mass of 102 kg was envisaged. There were also lightweight versions of models, weighing 98 kg.

Thus, the difference in weight between the Soviet and modern domestic counterparts is due to different wall thicknesses (for modern models, the walls of the baths are thinner) and the enameled coating (it is less applied now). In this regard, the weight of modern bowls has decreased by 6-8 kg. The weight of the product of the same size may vary from different manufacturers. For example, a bath of 150 × 70 cm, manufactured by Laguna Lux (Russia), has a weight of 104 kg. The same product of the brand “Roca” weighs 73 kg.

Today you can find lightweight cast-iron baths on sale. They can be 10-50 kg lighter than standard cast iron bowls. This is due to a decrease in the thickness of the walls and bottom.

When choosing a cast-iron bath model, you should pay attention to the area of ​​the bathroom and the peculiarities of the floor load at home. When buying a small bath, you can not worry.Its weight is valid for wooden houses. It is important to pay attention to the depth of the product.

Too deep will be uncomfortable for the elderly, children and the disabled. The optimal depth for this group of persons is a product with an indicator of 35-37 cm. For an adult, a comfortable depth is 50-60 cm. It is believed that the bath should occupy no more than 1/3 of the room and should not block access to walls or other plumbing.

When buying, pay attention to the surface of the product. It should be smooth, smooth, uniform over the entire surface of the bath. The opening of the drain pipe must be consistent with the communications of the bowl. Pay attention to the weight, focusing on the size of the bowl and the approximate requirements for a bath of such dimensions.

Some manufacturers mislead the buyer, indicating the total weight of the bath with the legs and accessories. This allows you to achieve an increase in the weight ratio and even surpass in this the performance of similar Soviet baths. However, this is not correct. In addition to the size and weight of the potential buyer it is useful to know the thickness of the walls of the bowl.If they are 5-6 mm, and the manufacturer indicates the weight of the standard one-and-a-half-meter bath equal to 95 kg, this should be the reason for a more thorough research of the products.

To eliminate the risk of buying a low-grade bath will allow the acquisition of a bowl of a well-known, trusted consumer brand. Among these manufacturers can be noted a few.

• Roca (Spain). The bowls of this manufacturer are characterized by thick walls, have an enamel coating with the addition of titanium, which provides additional strength and no slip. Standard bath 150 x 70 weighs an average of 73 kg.
• Jacob Delafon (France). The brand is represented by a variety of models, most of them have a familiar depth for the Russian consumer of 40 cm or more. The weight of the bowl varies from 90 to 145 kg.

• Universal (Russia, Novokuznetsk). Products are represented by bills in several sizes. The weight of bowls makes 90-122 kg.
• Recor (Portugal). The products of the brand are made antique, it has the forms and design typical for retro-style. The weight of the model 170x75 cm can reach 150 kg.

How to install a cast iron bath Roca, see the following video.