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How Many Jets Does Each Ella Tub Have? Counts by Model and Package

Updated September 2026

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  1. Counts by Model
  2. Why Transfer Numbers Differ
  3. Bidet Jets
  4. Fewer Jets?
  5. Jet Layout on Video
  6. Choosing a Jetting Package on Video
  7. Related Guides
  8. Common Questions

How many jets does an Ella walk-in tub have? The jet count depends on the therapy package you order, not the model alone. A Hydro package has hydro jets only, Air + Hydro adds air jets, and Soaking has none. Most single-seat tubs carry 14 to 18 hydro jets and 14 to 17 air jets, and the counts below come from the current spec sheets, listed as seat plus foot jets.

Close-up of chrome hydro massage jets, air jets and the underwater LED light inside an Ella Tub4Two walk-in tub
Hydro jets (larger chrome faces) and air jets (small brass ports) share the seat and floor on a dual-therapy tub.

Counts by Model

  • Elite, Petite, Ultra: hydro 16 (10 + 6); air 16 (8 + 8).
  • Royal: hydro 16 (10 + 6); air 15 (7 + 8).
  • Deluxe (fixed Air + Hydro): hydro 14 (8 + 6); air 16 (8 + 8).
  • Ultimate: hydro 11 seat plus 4 foot and 2 calf on two pumps; air 17 (9 + 8); 34 total.
  • Capri: hydro 15 (9 + 6); air 14 (8 + 6). Lounger: hydro 17 (11 seat, 4 foot, 2 calf); air 16 (8 + 8).
  • Front Entry: hydro 13 (11 seat + 2 calf); air 16 (10 + 6). Mobile: hydro 15; air 14 (product video).
  • ShaK and Big4One: hydro 15 seat + 4 foot + 2 calf; air 12 seat + 4 foot. The ShaK launch article counts 37 jets including 3 bidet jets.
  • Two-seat: Tub4Two hydro 18 + 4 foot + 4 calf, air 12 + 6; Companion hydro 14 + 4 + 2, air 10 + 4; Escape hydro 18 + 4 + 4, air 16 + 3; Big4Two hydro 16 + 4 + 4, air 18 + 4.
  • Transfer30, 32, 60, XXL: Hydro or Hydro + Foot package, 22 hydro jets (16 seat + 6 foot); Hydro + Air package, 11 hydro (5 back + 6 foot) plus 17 air (11 seat including 2 bidet, 6 foot).
  • Standard, Standard60: 18 hydro. Zen, Zen60: 17. Flow: 16. LayDown: air 20 on the spec sheet; the hydro count is not printed; microbubble uses one port.

What each package adds beyond the jets, such as pumps, the in-line heater, ozone and the LED, is listed in the therapy package inclusions cheat sheet, and which combinations fit which tub is in therapy combinations by model.

Why Transfer Numbers Differ

Some website copy lists 13 hydro jets for a Transfer tub while the current spec sheet says 22; they describe different packages and counting methods. Start with the package on your order confirmation, then count on your unit: upper back and seat jets plus six foot-well jets. Our team can verify from photos. The Transfer tub family guide compares the five models.

Bidet Jets

Bidet jets are air jets, two or three per tub, at the base of the seat for personal hygiene. They run with the air system and cannot be switched separately; a seat pillow riser covers them if you prefer. Ella air jets are brass, since you sit and stand on them. Positions for every family are mapped in bidet jets and where the air jets sit.

Close-up of four chrome hydro therapy foot jets and the floor drain in an Ella Standard walk-in tub
Foot-well hydro jets on the Standard, angled at the heel and ball of the foot.

Fewer Jets?

No. Layouts are fixed per package and one-off layouts are not feasible; use the intensity dial for a milder massage or choose Soaking for none. Individual hydro jets can also be aimed, and many can be closed by rotating the face, as shown in adjusting jet pressure and the intensity dial.

Jet Layout on Video

Walk-In Tub with Therapeutic Jets: Jet Layout Explained
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Ella's Bubbles Jetting Systems This segment highlights the thoughtful design and layout of Ella's Bubbles therapeutic jet systems, including recessed water jets and strategically placed hip jets.
  2. 1:10 Independent Foot and Body Massage Ella's Bubbles bathtubs offer two independent water pumps, allowing for a dedicated foot massage or a full-body massage.
  3. 1:43 Air Jets and Bidet Jets The video explains the function of air jets for circulation and cleansing, along with the placement of bidet jets and durable brass air jets.
  4. 2:50 Control Options and Auto Purge Customers can choose from digital or push-button controls, and every Ella's Bubbles massage system includes an automatic purge cycle for sanitation.
  5. 4:13 Competitor Tub Comparisons The video compares Ella's Bubbles jetting to competitor tubs, pointing out differences in jet quantity, placement, and material quality.
  6. 6:46 Unique Angled Foot Jets Ella's Bubbles features uniquely designed angled foot jets at the base of the tub, ensuring a comfortable and thorough foot massage.

The video tours recessed back jets, low hip jets, air jets around the base including three bidet jets, brass air jet construction, separate pumps with their own dials, and foot jets that serve the heel and ball of the foot. Watch: Walk-In Tub with Therapeutic Jets for Ultimate Relaxation: Voted Safest 2020 with chapters and a full transcript.

Ella comparison chart listing grab bars, hydro jets, air jets and swivel tray across the Elite, Petite, Royal, Deluxe and Ultimate
The stainless-door family's feature chart shows how hydro and air jet counts line up model by model.

Choosing a Jetting Package on Video

Customize Your Walk-In Tub: Jetting Options & Accessories
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Designing Your Walk-In Tub The video introduces the customization options available for Ella's Bubbles walk-in tubs, emphasizing the detailed website for choices.
  2. 0:16 Jetting Packages and Features Different jetting packages are offered based on tub style and size, including air massage, hydro massage, and MicroBubble therapy.
  3. 1:07 Exclusive Features and Therapies Many tubs offer an independent foot massage feature, LED chromotherapy, and various ways to configure jetting packages.
  4. 1:31 Additional Accessories and Comforts Customers can add heated seats, different control buttons, headrests, seat cushions, and a four-fold glass screen.
  5. 1:54 Shower and Aroma Therapy Options The video shows how to add a rain head shower column and the luxury of aroma therapy to the walk-in tub.

Watch: Customize Your Walk-In Tub: Jetting Options & Accessories with chapters and a full transcript.

This overview explains how the packages are put together: air massage, hydro massage with the in-line heater and intensity dial, microbubble, independent foot massage and chromatherapy, with Auto-Purge and ozone included for cleanliness, then runs through the accessories that ride along, such as the heated seat, digital or easy-touch buttons, headrests and cushions, the 4-fold screen, the rain head shower column and the aromatherapy canister. Watch it before you pick a package, since the jet count follows the package you choose.

Common Questions

How many jets does a Transfer tub have?
It depends on the package. With the Hydro or Hydro plus Foot package the spec sheet lists 22 hydro jets (16 seat, 6 foot). With the Hydro plus Air package the tub has 17 air jets (11 seat including 2 bidet jets, 6 foot) plus 11 hydro jets (5 back, 6 foot). A soaker has none.
Can jets be added to my tub later?
No, jets cannot be added to your Ella's Bubbles walk-in tub later. The jets and their plumbing are built into the tub's shell at the factory, which means a hydro-only tub cannot be converted to include air jets, and a Soaking tub cannot have jets added. You must choose the complete therapy package you desire, such as Hydro or Hydro + Air, when you place your order.
Can I order a tub with fewer jets?
No, you cannot order an Ella's Bubbles walk-in tub with fewer jets than the standard package. The jet layouts are fixed per therapy package and one-off layouts are not feasible. For a milder massage, you can turn down the intensity dial, or close individual hydro jets by rotating their faces. If you prefer no jets at all, you can choose the Soaking configuration.
What are bidet jets and can I turn them off?
They are two or three air jets at the base of the seat for personal hygiene. They run with the rest of the air system and have no separate switch; a seat pillow riser with a cutout or a plain riser covers them if you prefer.
What is the difference between hydro jets and air jets?
Hydro jets push water driven by a pump, with an intensity dial, and give the deeper massage. Air jets blow warm air through small brass ports for a gentler, bubbling effect with three speeds. The hydro versus air controls article explains both.
Why does the Ultimate say 34 jets?
The Ella's Bubbles Ultimate walk-in tub says it has 34 jets because it counts 11 seat hydro jets, 4 foot hydro jets, and 2 calf hydro jets, all powered by two independent pumps, plus 17 air jets. This totals 34 jets. The Ultimate is the only stainless-door model that includes independent foot massage as a standard feature.
Can I replace a damaged jet or jet cover?
Yes. Replacement air jets, jet faces, tubing and connectors are available through Technical Support; open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support with a photo and your serial number. See air jet covers and jet replacement parts.
Does the Standard, Zen or Flow have air jets?
No. The Standard, Standard60, Zen, Zen60 and Flow are hydro-only tubs with 16 to 18 hydro jets, an intensity dial and the in-line heater, and no air lines, so they also have no Auto-Purge cycle. Choose the Elite, Petite or another dual-therapy model if you want air massage.
Why does my count not match the spec sheet?
Counting methods differ: some people count jet clusters, others individual ports, and foot-well jets are easy to miss. Compare against the package on your order confirmation and send the team photos if the numbers still disagree.

For anything model-specific, open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850.

About this guide. Answers in the Ella’s Bubbles Support Center are compiled from real conversations with tub owners, our technicians’ notes and the product documentation, then reviewed by our team. Tub models and options have evolved over the years, so a detail here may differ slightly from your exact tub. If something looks different on yours, send us your serial number and a specialist will confirm it for your model.

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