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Porcelain is a type of ceramic; it is not part of a steel tub. If the tub were made of porcelain it would not be made of steel. Enamel is a kind of tough paint that can be used on steel, or on porcelain.
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What are the benefits of American Standard tubs?
There are many benefits to the American Standard tubs. The Americast tubs are made with a special material that bonds high quality porcelain enamel surface with an enameling grade material. They also offer bathing pools and massage tubs.
How do you determine if a bathtub is porcelain or not?
porcelain bathtubs are always cold and feel like glass and have no give. fiber glass and plastic tubs are warmer to the touch, soft and give if pressed on, Enamel when tapped with the hand sound metallic
Is this tub made out of porcelain?
Yes, the whirpool duet tubs are made of porcelain.
How do you remove metal marks from porcelain tub?
Easy Off, Bam!, and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser have been recommended for removing metal marks from porcelain tubs.
What advantage does porcelain have over a plastic washing machine drum?
None. Porcelain is a enamel baked onto to a steel drum. It is hard, durable and easy to clean but can be chipped exposing the steel of the drum which if left unnoticed will rust and may leave difficult to remove spots on clothing. Touch up enamel is available but prep and application instructions must be adhered to. Plastic is is also durable and easy to clean but could become gouged (uncommon) where it will pick at the fabric of clothing. Some fine sandpaper will remedy this. == == They used porcelain sinks, bath tubs, etc., up until around the late 1950s. They are high quality and I love them! Unfortunately, plastic has it's uses, but I detest plastic especially in washing machine drums, fridges and knobs on stoves. They don't take well to heat change such as from hot to cold and will discolor to an ugly yellow. I didn't even realize you could get a porcelain washing machine drum. If you have it or thinking of buying one then guard it with your life! LOL
What is the difference between hot tubs and spas?
Hot tubs are tubs filled with hot water. A spa is a place you go to relax and get a massage therapy and such of that nature. Hot tubs you can install in your home.
Can you only buy laundry tubs in stainless steel?
Laundry tubs are available in as many types of materials as one can think of. Metal, plastic, wood, anything that hold water. Steel is durable and cheap so is the best choice.
What is the best material for a bath tub?
As with all things the term "best" is more a matter of opinion than of fact. Bathtubs are made of glazed stamped steel, acrylic, and fiberglass (and even glazed cast iron if you can find an old one). Each has its own properties, and each can last a lifetime or two if not physically damaged by accident, abuse or neglect.
What is the difference between Bootzcast and Americast materials?
Americast is porcelein on steel with a thick, sprayed on acrylic/composite backing. Unlike other enamel-on-steel tubs, these do not "sound" cheap & tinny when you rap on them-they sound just like cast iron. The backing also acts as an insulator that keeps the water hot longer than cast iron, which draws heat from the water (the iron is cold). The biggest difference, and of EXTREME importance if you're installing it yourself, is that the Americast tub weighs about 110 lbs. vs. 350 lbs. for cast iron! I recently installed an Americast tub & I think it's great.
How do you clean a steel tub?
laundrey detergent works wonders on steel tubs, I use Tide on mine (just use a hand held scrub brush)
Which retailers can one buy laundry tubs from?
Laundry tubs can be purchased from various stores including Lowes, Home Depot, Sink Warehouse, Wayfair, Paradise Kitchens and more. Stainless steel or polupropylene types are available.
What is the unloaded weight of a 1999 kenworth t800 dump truck?
When I drove for Pioneer Sand, our T800 tandems with steel dirt tubs, C10 Cat engines, and 10 OD transmissions weighed in around 23,000. With the steel rock tubs, C11 Cat engines, and 10 OF transmissions, they scaled about 1,000 lbs. heavier.
