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What is the Ella Lounger 27x60 outward swing door walk-in tub?

Updated September 2026

▶Glossary6
  1. Size, Seat and Capacity
  2. The Outward-Swing U-Shape Door
  3. Therapy Packages, Faucet and Drains
  4. Related Guides
  5. Related Videos
  6. Common Questions

The Ella Lounger is a 27 by 60 inch nominal walk-in tub with an outward-swing U-shape door, a 20 inch wide seat and a lounging layout that gives a single bather room to stretch out. The current spec sheet lists an actual size of 27 by 59 by 40 inches, 85 gallons of water unoccupied and 45 to 65 gallons occupied, and the tub is offered as a soaking tub or with Ella therapy packages. It is compared with the wider L-shape door tub of the same length in Lounger Versus Transfer60: A Side-by-Side Comparison From the Spec Sheets.

Size, Seat and Capacity

The 60 inch length is the nominal size used on product pages and brochures, so always plan from the spec sheet figures before framing an alcove.

  • Actual size 27 by 59 by 40 inches; shipping size 30 by 62 by 49 inches.
  • Net weight 215 pounds; shipping weight 365 pounds.
  • Seat 20 inches wide and 16 inches long, 17 inches above the footwell floor, with 17 inches from the seat to the top of the overflow.
  • Interior length 50 1/2 inches.
  • Water capacity 85 gallons unoccupied and 45 to 65 gallons occupied.

The shell is gloss white acrylic reinforced with fiberglass gelcoat on a stainless steel frame with adjustable leveling legs. A removable front apron with two access panels, one reversible end panel and a chrome wall-mounted grab bar are included. When you plan the path into the home, measure around the shipping size rather than the tub size.

The Outward-Swing U-Shape Door

The Lounger's door is a plastic composite and tempered glass outward-swing door with a 3-latch gear and shaft mechanism, the same U-shape door platform used on the Capri, Monaco, Front Entry, Mobile, ShaK and Big4One. Because the door opens away from the tub, you walk straight in with no knee clearance to negotiate. The video on this page shows the gear and shaft locking mechanism on Ella's outswing doors and states that it assures a tight, leak-proof seal. What Is a U-Shape Outward-Swing Door on a Walk-In Tub? explains how the handle drives the three pins into the frame.

An outward door needs floor space. The U-shape door swings 165 degrees and needs about 21 inches of clearance in front of the tub. On the Lounger the door begins about 28 3/4 inches from the end, so a toilet that sits close to the same wall may never reach the swing. Will the Walk-In Tub Door Clear the Toilet? walks through that measurement. Door side is chosen at order time, and the drains sit on the opposite side of the tub from the door, so read Should My Walk-In Tub Door Be on the Left or Right Side? before you order.

Therapy Packages, Faucet and Drains

The Lounger spec sheet lists five configurations: Soaking with no jets, Hydro Massage, Hydro Massage plus Microbubble, Hydro plus Hydro Independent Foot Massage, and Air plus Hydro. The LED chromatherapy light is included with the dual packages. The Air plus Hydro package comes with the digital controller, while the other jetted packages use push-button controls.

  • Hydro Massage: 7A 900W pump, 17 jets (11 seat, 4 foot and 2 calf), intensity dial, ozone sterilization and a 6A 800W in-line water heater.
  • Hydro plus Independent Foot Massage: two hydro pumps, 5A and 7A, each with its own intensity dial, on the same 17 jets.
  • Air Massage: 4.5A 500W three-speed pump with 16 air jets (8 seat and 8 foot) and auto-purge, which activates 20 minutes after the pump shuts down.
  • Microbubble: 1 HP 7.3A pump with a pressure vessel and on/off push control.

A heated seat and backrest is optional. The tub comes with Ella's 2-piece faucet, rated up to 16 GPM at 60 PSI in ideal in-home plumbing conditions, with two 5 foot supply lines and a pull-out chrome hand shower on a 5 foot retractable braided hose. Draining is through two 2 inch four-port drains with two overflows, so the tub empties from both ends. Jetted packages need a dedicated GFCI protected 110/120V 60Hz line, and the spec sheet notes that pump amp values may change based on availability, so confirm them with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850.

Watch: Benefits of Outward Door Swing Walk-In Tubs | Ella's Bubbles with chapters and a full transcript.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing The Lounger Walk-In Tub The Lounger walk-in tub is introduced, highlighting its space-saving design, comfortable length, and secure door mechanism.
  2. 0:26 Innovative Jetting and Sterilization The video showcases the tub's air massage with auto purge, hydro massage with an inline heater, foot jets, and ozone sterilization.
  3. 0:52 Dual Drain Technology Ella's industry-leading dual drain technology is explained, demonstrating its fast and efficient draining capabilities.
  4. 1:20 Installation and Faucet Options The video covers the simple plug-in electronics, included supply lines, and choices for fast fill faucet sets with a hand shower.
  5. 1:42 Relaxing Features Chromotherapy lighting and an optional heated seat and backrest are presented as features for added relaxation and comfort.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing The Lounger Walk-In Tub This chapter introduces the Lounger walk-in tub, designed for taller bathers seeking comfort and relaxation in a space-saving design.
  2. 0:30 Lounger Soaking Depth And Measurements This chapter explains how the soaking depth of an Ella's Bubbles walk-in tub is determined and provides the Lounger's specific measurements.
  3. 1:23 Innovative Jetting And Features This chapter highlights the Lounger's innovative jetting design, including hydro massage, air massage, ozone sterilization, and optional accessories.
  4. 2:30 Dual Drain Technology This chapter showcases Ella's industry-leading dual drain technology, which provides fast and efficient draining for maximum comfort.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Outward Swing U-Shape Door Tubs Ella's Bubbles presents its range of outward swing U-shape door walk-in tubs, including the Capri, Lounger, and Front Entry models.
  2. 0:35 Safety Features and Dual Drain All Ella walk-in tubs feature a low threshold, easy step-in, textured floor, and exclusive dual drain technology for fast draining.
  3. 1:01 Innovative Jetting and Sterilization Ella walk-in tubs offer innovative jetting designs, including three-speed air massage with auto purge, hydro massage, and ozone sterilization.
  4. 1:43 Secure Door and Faucet Options The unique three-latch gear and shaft locking mechanism ensures a leak-proof seal, with options for five-piece or two-piece fast-fill faucet sets.

Common Questions

What size is the Ella Lounger walk-in tub actually?
The current spec sheet lists an actual size of 27 by 59 by 40 inches, while 27 by 60 inches is the nominal size used on product pages and brochures. The shipping size is 30 by 62 by 49 inches, so measure doorways and hallways against the crate rather than the tub.
Does the Lounger door swing inward or outward?
The Lounger has an outward-swing U-shape door made of plastic composite and tempered glass with a 3-latch gear and shaft mechanism. It opens away from the tub so you walk straight in, and it needs clear floor space in front of the tub for its 165 degree swing.
Can the Lounger be ordered without any jets?
Yes. The spec sheet lists a Soaking configuration with no jets alongside the Hydro Massage, Hydro plus Microbubble, Hydro plus Independent Foot Massage, and Air plus Hydro packages. A heated seat and backrest is optional on the tub.
How much floor space does the Lounger door need?
The U-shape door swings 165 degrees and needs about 21 inches of clearance in front of the tub. On the Lounger the door begins about 28 3/4 inches from the end, so a nearby toilet may still clear the swing, and a sketch with the toilet position helps confirm it before you order.
Which side should the Lounger door be on?
Match the door side to your house drain, because the door and the drains sit on opposite sides of the tub. A right-side door puts the drains on the left and a left-side door puts the drains on the right, with sides taken as you face the tub, and the door side is built in at order time.
Is the Lounger door covered by the warranty?
The Lifetime Limited Warranty covers the bathtub shell, frame, door, door seal and finish along with the supporting equipment, for parts only, for the first purchaser at the original installation address. If you ever see water at the door, open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850 with photos, your serial number and your contact details, and a local licensed plumber fits the covered part.

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