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Soaking-Only Walk-In Tubs: No Jets, No Pumps, No Electrical

Updated September 2026

▶Glossary8
  1. Models Available as Soakers
  2. Models That Are Always Jetted
  3. What a Soaker Includes
  4. Electrical
  5. Air-Only and Adding Jets Later
  6. Choosing a Package on Video
  7. Related Guides
  8. Common Questions

Yes, most Ella walk-in tubs can be ordered as a soaking-only tub: a walk-in tub with a door and seat, gravity drains, and no pumps. A soaking package has no jets and no jet holes, it needs no electrical outlet unless you add the heated seat and backrest, and it is the quiet, simple choice for bathers who want the safety of a low threshold and a seat without massage.

Woman in a floral robe stepping out of an Ella Elite soaking walk-in tub with no jets and a right-hand door
An Elite soaking tub: the same shell and door, with a smooth jet-free interior.

Models Available as Soakers

  • Stainless inward-swing door: Elite, Petite, Royal.
  • U-shape outward door: Capri, Monaco, Front Entry, Mobile, Lounger.
  • Transfer family: Transfer26, Transfer30, Transfer32, Transfer60, TransferXXL (Soaking is listed on each spec sheet).
  • LayDown 30x60 and 32x72 (the LayDown soaker has no therapy controls at all).

Models That Are Always Jetted

  • Ultimate, Deluxe, Ultra.
  • Big4One and ShaK (digital Air + dual Hydro package).
  • Standard, Standard60, Zen, Zen60, Flow (hydro-only platforms).
  • Tub4Two, Companion, Escape, and Big4Two always include at least one massage system.

If you want a simple tub and one of these models is your size, our team usually points to the Capri or Elite as the soaker alternatives. The full package menu for every model is in therapy combinations by model.

What a Soaker Includes

Everything structural matches the jetted version: acrylic shell on a stainless frame, door and seal, grab bars, textured floor, fast-fill faucet and hand shower, dual 2 inch drains (single on the Front Entry and Mobile), end panel, and the extension panel where offered. Because there are no jets, the LED chromatherapy light is not included; it comes only with dual therapy packages. The in-line water heater is also part of the hydro system, so a soaker has no heater. Soaking tubs are built in smaller runs, so check availability with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850.

Overhead view of the Ella Transfer60 soaking walk-in tub with dual drains, grab bars, and textured floor and no jets
A Transfer60 soaker: dual drains, grab bars, textured floor, and no jet openings.

Electrical

A plain soaker needs no outlet since the drains are gravity driven. With the heated seat and backrest, the published schematic calls for a 15A 120V GFCI-protected line for the heater alone. Details for every package are in electrical requirements by model.

Air-Only and Adding Jets Later

Air-only is offered on the LayDown tubs. Seated walk-in tubs pair air with hydro; our team confirms there is no air-only Transfer32, Transfer30, or Monaco, and older 3052 tubs were sold with air only in combination with hydro. Therapy systems are built into the shell at the factory, so jets cannot be added to a soaker, and air cannot be added to a hydro tub, after purchase. If you may want massage later, choose the package now; see customization options and limits.

Choosing a Package on Video

Customize Your Walk-In Tub: Jetting Options and 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.

This video walks through the jetting choices you make at order time, from a plain soaker up through air, hydro with the in-line heater and dial, microbubble, and independent foot massage, plus the accessories such as heated seats, headrests, seat cushions, the 4-fold screen, and the rain-head shower column that can be added to a soaker as easily as to a jetted tub. Watch: Customize Your Walk-In Tub: Jetting Options & Accessories with chapters and a full transcript.

Common Questions

Can I use bath salts and oils in a soaking tub?
Yes, you can use bath salts and oils in an Ella's Bubbles soaking-only walk-in tub. Since a soaking tub has no jet plumbing, pumps, or electrical components (unless you add the heated seat and backrest), bath salts and oils will simply rinse away when you drain the tub. For information on using bath products in jetted tubs, please refer to the rules for Epsom salts and bath products.
Is a soaker a different size than the jetted version?
No, an Ella's Bubbles soaking-only walk-in tub is not a different size than the jetted version of the same model. The dimensions, door, and crate size of a soaking tub match the jetted version exactly. This means that an Elite soaking tub, for example, will have the same shell and door as an Elite jetted tub, but with a smooth, jet-free interior.
Can a clearance tub be converted to a soaker, or a clearance soaker get jets?
No, a clearance tub cannot be converted to a soaker, nor can a clearance soaker have jets added. Clearance tubs are sold exactly as listed, meaning their configuration, whether jetted or soaking-only, is final. For more details on these specific tubs, please see the explanation of clearance walk-in tubs.
Does a soaking tub still have jet holes?
No, an Ella's Bubbles soaking-only walk-in tub does not have jet holes. A soaker is specifically molded at the factory without any jet openings, resulting in a smooth interior surface. This design ensures a quiet and simple bathing experience without massage features.
Does a soaker need an electrical outlet?
No, a plain Ella's Bubbles soaking-only walk-in tub does not require an electrical outlet because its drains are gravity-driven. However, if you choose to add the optional heated seat and backrest, it will require its own dedicated 15A 120V GFCI-protected electrical line for the heater. You can find detailed electrical requirements for every package in the electrical requirements by model guide.
Can I get air bubbles only, without hydro?
You can only get air bubbles only, without hydro massage, on the LayDown 30x60 and LayDown 32x72 walk-in tubs. For all seated walk-in tub models, air massage systems are paired with hydro massage systems. For example, there is no air-only option for models like the Transfer32, Transfer30, or Monaco.
Can I add jets to my soaker later?
No, you cannot add jets to your Ella's Bubbles soaking-only walk-in tub after purchase. Therapy systems, including jets and pumps, are built into the tub's shell at the factory during manufacturing. This means that jets cannot be added to a soaker, nor can air massage be added to a hydro tub, once the tub has been purchased. If you anticipate wanting massage features later, it is recommended to choose a jetted package at the time of order; you can explore customization options and limits.
Does a soaker come with the LED light or the in-line heater?
No, an Ella's Bubbles soaking-only walk-in tub does not come with the LED chromatherapy light or the in-line water heater. The LED light is included only with dual therapy packages, and the in-line heater is an integral part of the hydro massage system. A soaking tub will maintain the water at the temperature you fill it, while the optional heated seat and backrest can provide warmth to your back.
Can the Big4One, ShaK, or Ultimate come without jets?
No, the Ella's Bubbles Big4One, ShaK, and Ultimate models cannot be ordered without jets. These specific models are designed and built around their integrated jetting systems. If you are looking for a soaking-only option in a similar size, the Elite, Royal, Capri, Monaco, and Transfer60 models are available as soakers.

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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