The Empava EMPV-59FT1518 is a 59" freestanding soaking tub with 26.38" walls and a center drain, rated by Empava for one person. It measures 59" L x 29.5" W x 26.38" H, holds 40 gallons and gives a 15" soaking depth.
A 15" Deep Soak, 40 Gallons
The rim stands 26.38" tall, and Empava lists a 15" soaking depth. The 2" drain sits in the center of the floor.
It weighs 66 lbs empty, and Empava describes it as lightweight but with good load-bearing capacity. The white acrylic is listed as antimicrobial and wear resistant, and easy to clean.
There are no jets, pump or wiring; Empava lists no faucet.
Upkeep follows Empava's manual: rinse the tub right after each bath, clean it with a soft cloth and a neutral detergent or soapy water, and keep solvents such as acetone or paint remover away from the acrylic. Light scratches polish out with car or metal polish, and deeper ones can be wet-sanded with 1000 grit paper and then polished. Empava's manual also asks you to keep electrical appliances such as hair dryers and radios at least 60" from the tub, not to fill it more than two-thirds before you get in, and to supervise children.
Planning Around a 59" x 29.5" Footprint
Plan for an overall size of 59" L x 29.5" W x 26.38" H; empty, it weighs 66 lbs. It holds 40 gallons at a 15" soaking depth. The drain is in the center, with a 2" opening.
Choosing Within Empava's FT Soaking Range
If you are weighing options within Empava's FT soaking tub range, the models closest in nominal size are the EMPV-59FT002, the EMPV-59FT1505 and the EMPV-59FT1511. Each is listed with its own photos, specifications and documents, so you can compare size, capacity and drain position against this model.
Empava's manual walks through the installation: unpack the tub onto cardboard or carpet so the acrylic is not scratched, adjust the feet until it sits level, connect the waste outlet, then fill it and check that the water flows to the drain before applying a thick bead of silicone around the base and leaving it 24 hours to set. Empava asks that the waste connection is made by a qualified person. In use, the manual asks you not to fill the tub more than two-thirds before getting in, to keep electrical appliances at least 60" away and to supervise children.
In short, the EMPV-59FT1518 is an Empava 59" freestanding soaking tub with a 15" soaking depth and 40 gallons of water.
Features
26.38" Wall Height
The rim stands 26.38" high. Empava lists a 15" soaking depth, measured top to bottom.
15" Soaking Depth
Empava lists a 15" soaking depth from top to bottom, and the basin holds 40 gallons for one bather.
66 lbs Acrylic Shell
The tub weighs 66 lbs empty, and Empava describes it as lightweight but with good load-bearing capacity.
One-Person Soaker
Empava rates the tub for one person. It measures 59" x 29.5" overall and has no jets or pump.
Center 2" Drain
The 2" drain sits under the middle of the tub. Empava's spec tab lists a centered drain.
Antimicrobial Acrylic
The white acrylic is listed as antimicrobial and wear resistant. Empava describes the surface as easy to clean.
Installation Steps
Empava's manual covers each step: place the tub, level the feet, connect the drain, test it and seal the base.
Specifications
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Model: EMPV-59FT1518
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Overall Dimensions: 59" L x 29.5" W x 26.38" H
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Capacity: 40 gallons
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Soaking Depth: 15"
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Installation: Freestanding
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Material: Acrylic
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Finish: White
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Bath Therapy: Soaking
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Number of Jets: 0
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Thermostatic System: No
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Drain Placement: Center
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Drain Size: 2"
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Recommended Users: 1-person
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Weight: 66 lbs
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Antimicrobial: Yes
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Warranty: 5-year limited
What's Included
- EMPV-59FT1518 soaking tub
Sold separately: Tub faucet (none is listed with the tub)
Installation & Care
Installation
Freestanding, center 2" drain; overall 59" L x 29.5" W x 26.38" H, 66 lbs empty. Empava lists no faucet with this tub. Set the tub on cardboard or carpet while you work so the acrylic does not scratch, adjust the feet until it sits level (Empava's manual notes that only a level tub drains properly to the waste outlet), connect the drain to your waste outlet, then fill it and check that all the water runs away before sealing. Finish with a bead of silicone around the base and let it set for 24 hours. Empava's manual calls for the waste connection to be made by a qualified person; no electrical supply is needed.
Care
Rinse the tub after each bath so dirt and soapsuds do not build up on the walls. Clean with a soft cloth and a neutral detergent or soapy water; keep sharp or hard tools, open flames, cigarettes and solvents such as acetone or paint remover away from the acrylic, which they can soften or crack. Light scratches polish out with car or metal polish on a soft cloth; deeper ones can be wet-sanded with 1000 grit paper and then polished. Empava's manual also asks you to keep electrical appliances such as hair dryers and radios at least 60" from the tub, not to fill it more than two-thirds before you get in, and to supervise children.
Resources
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
Empava ships this item from its warehouse in City of Industry, California, by LTL freight with curbside delivery: the carrier contacts you to schedule the delivery, and you move the item from the curb to its final spot. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days and freight transit usually takes 7 to 10 business days; some models are built to order, and we confirm the ship date by email. Shipping is free within the lower 48 states; for Alaska or Hawaii, contact us before you order. You'll get tracking by email as soon as it ships.
Inspect the packaging and the product before you sign. Note any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt, then email photos to support@mycleansupplies.com within 48 hours of delivery so the freight claim can be filed. Damage reported after 48 hours can't be claimed.
Unused Empava products in their original packaging can be returned within 21 days of delivery. Ask us for a return authorization before you ship. You pay the return shipping, which for a tub means freight, and a restocking fee of up to 20% may be deducted along with payment processing fees. Installed, used or damaged products and special-order items can't be returned.
Empava's warranty-policy page lists this model under a 5-year warranty. Empava's warranty policy covers the original purchaser, for everyday home use in the continental US, and Empava supplies replacement parts for covered parts free of charge. The policy does not cover commercial use, improper installation, insufficient or excessive electrical supply, misuse, finish wear from corrosive or abrasive cleaners, consumable parts such as light bulbs and filters, freight damage not recorded at delivery, or the cost of removing, servicing or installing the product.
Warranty claims. To claim the warranty, contact Empava's customer service team at service@empava.com or (888) 682-8882, as Empava's warranty policy directs. Contact us with your order number if you would like help with the claim.
About Empava
Empava is a kitchen and bath brand based in City of Industry, California. Alongside its cooking appliances it designs acrylic freestanding, alcove and corner bathtubs, whirlpool and air-massage tubs, walk-in tubs, outdoor hot tubs and cold plunge tubs, built around fixing the small everyday design flaws that other products leave alone.
Empava's FT series is its line of freestanding acrylic soaking tubs: no jets, pump or heater, each recommended for one person. At 59" there are the oval EMPV-59FT1505, rectangular EMPV-59FT1511, the EMPV-59FT1518, the LED-lit oval EMPV-59FT1518LED and the Japanese-style EMPV-59FT002; at 67" the rectangular EMPV-67FT1516 and the oval EMPV-67FT1518 and EMPV-67FT1518LED, and the curved EMPV-67FT1527 and EMPV-67FT1528; then the 69" EMPV-69FT1603 and the 71" EMPV-71FT1503.
