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Two-Seat Tubs on Video: Big4Two, Escape, Tub4Two and Companion Walkthroughs

Updated September 2026

▶Glossary7
  1. Why a Two-Seat Tub Is Not an Extra-Large Tub
  2. Doors and Faucets by Model
  3. The Escape on Video
  4. Independent Foot Massage on Two-Seat Tubs
  5. Controls, Options and Circuits
  6. Related Guides
  7. Common Questions

Ella's Bubbles builds four two-seat walk-in tubs, and this page puts the two-seat tubs on video: the Big4Two, the Escape, the Tub4Two and the Companion. All four are true two-seaters, meaning each seat has its own jets and its own share of the systems, and none of them is simply an extra-large single tub. The videos below walk through the family, and the notes under each one stand on their own if you would rather read than watch.

Why a Two-Seat Tub Is Not an Extra-Large Tub

Two Seat Walk-In Tub with Door: Best for Couples
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Two-Seat Walk-In Tub Models The video introduces Ella's Bubbles two-seat walk-in bathtubs, available with either an outward or inward swing door.
  2. 0:21 Independent Seating and Systems Each seat in the two-seat walk-in bathtub has its own independent jets and systems for a personalized bathing experience.
  3. 0:53 True Two-Seat Bathtub Definition The video clarifies that a true two-seat bathtub features two independent bathing spaces, unlike an extra-large single tub.
  4. 1:11 Comfortable Solo Bathing Option The two-seat bathtub offers exceptional comfort for one person, allowing them to stretch out and relax like in a lounge chair.

Watch: Two Seat Walk-In Tub with Door: Best for Couples - Voted Best/Safest 2020 with chapters and a full transcript.

The presenter explains that Ella's two-seat tubs come with either an outward or an inward swing door and are ideal for a couple who want to spend time together in the bath. The important point is that they have two separate seats: each seat has its own jets and its own independent systems, with no sharing between sides, so both bathers get the same back massage, the same jets, the same air jets, the same heated seat and the same high-flow faucet. He warns not to confuse an extra-large bathtub with a two-seat bathtub; a two-seat tub has two independent bathing spaces. He also notes that these tubs are exceptionally comfortable for one person, since you can kick your feet up on the other seat like a recliner, so you do not need both seats filled every time you bathe. The video was filmed when three models were offered; the Escape has since joined the family.

Two women seated facing each other inside the Ella Tub4Two two-seat walk-in bathtub with the outward-swing frosted glass door
Two independent seats facing each other, each with its own jets: the Tub4Two.

Doors and Faucets by Model

Two Seat Walk-In Tub Shower Combo
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Ella's Two-Seat Walk-In Tubs Ella's Bubbles introduces its series of two-seat walk-in tubs: the Big4Two, Companion, and Tub4Two, highlighting their easy-to-clean acrylic surfaces.
  2. 0:27 Safety Features and Fast Drain The video showcases low thresholds, textured floors for safety, and Ella's dual 2-inch drain technology for fast and efficient draining.
  3. 0:54 Innovative Jetting and Sterilization Ella's tubs feature three-speed air massage with auto purge, powerful hydro massage with an inline heater, and eco-friendly ozone sterilization.
  4. 1:38 Door Designs and Foot Massage The Big4Two and Tub4Two have a U-shaped door, while the Companion tub features a removable stainless steel door, and all tubs offer independent foot massage.
  5. 2:08 Faucets, Chromatherapy, and Showers The tubs come with fast-fill faucet sets and extendable shower heads, with optional chromatherapy, heated seats, and a rain shower column kit.

Watch: Two Seat Walk-In Tub Shower Combo with Hydro & Air Massage Jets with chapters and a full transcript.

This tour covers the Big4Two, the Companion and the Tub4Two. All have a bright easy-clean acrylic surface, low thresholds, textured floors and dual 2 inch drains; the narrator notes the Big4Two drains in about three minutes thirty seconds. The three-speed air massage has auto purge, the hydro massage has an in-line heater and intensity dial, and ozone sterilization is included. On doors, the Big4Two and the Tub4Two have a frameless U-shaped outward door with Ella's three-latch gear and shaft lock, while the Companion has a custom brushed stainless steel door that is removable for cleaning. All three feature independent foot massage so you can enjoy a foot massage without filling the tub. On faucets, the Tub4Two and the Companion come with a two-piece fast-fill faucet set and the Big4Two comes with a dual two-piece set, each with an extendable multi-function shower head. Chromatherapy, optional heated seats, the folding glass screen kit and the rain shower column kit round out the options.

Adding the Escape, the current door and faucet map is:

  • Big4Two, 36 by 80 inches: outward U-shaped door, three-latch lock; twin two-piece fast-fill faucets with two hand showers.
  • Tub4Two, 32 by 60 inches: outward U-shaped door, three-latch lock; two-piece fast-fill faucet with hand shower.
  • Companion, 32 by 60 inches: inward removable brushed stainless door with frosted glass; two-piece fast-fill faucet with hand shower, dual set available.
  • Escape, 36 by 72 inches: inward removable brushed stainless door with frosted glass; twin two-piece fast-fill faucets with two hand showers.

Door operation for each style is covered in how the outward-swing U-shape door works and using your stainless steel inward-swing door.

The Escape on Video

The Escape Walk-In Tub With Two Seats
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing The Escape Walk-In Tub Ella's Bubbles introduces the two-seater Escape walk-in tub, highlighting its spacious interior and comfortable seating for two.
  2. 0:34 Independent Foot Massage Feature The Escape tub offers an independent foot massage feature, allowing users to enjoy a hydro foot massage without filling the entire tub.
  3. 0:53 Safety and Fast Fill Faucet The tub features a low threshold, easy entry, a textured floor for slip resistance, and a fast-fill faucet with dual hand showers.
  4. 1:12 Innovative Jetting and Dual Drains Ella's Bubbles' innovative jetting design includes a three-speed air massage with auto purge, hydro massage with an inline heater, ozone sterilization, and dual drain technology.
  5. 2:01 Convenient Features and Options The Escape includes a removable door, a swivel tray, optional heated seats, LED chromatherapy, a towel rack, and a folding glass screen.
  6. 2:41 Shower Column and MicroBubble Therapy Customers can outfit the tub with a dual rain head shower column and order Infusion MicroBubble Therapy for added luxury.

Watch: The Escape Walk-In Tub With Two Seats: Perfect for Couples & Seniors with chapters and a full transcript.

Because the family tours above predate the Escape, this is its own walkthrough. The Escape is 36 by 72 inches with 27 and 29 inch wide seats and about 60 inches of soaking length. The video shows the independent foot massage, the twin two-piece faucets with dual hand showers, the digital controls for the three-speed air with auto purge and the hydro with in-line heater, ozone, the dual 2 inch 4-port drains, the removable stainless door, the swivel tray and towel rack, and the options of heated seats, chromatherapy, a folding screen, a dual rain head column and microbubble.

Independent Foot Massage on Two-Seat Tubs

Two-Seat Walk-In Tubs with Independent Foot Massage
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Two-Seat Tub Models Ella's Bubbles presents two-seat walk-in tubs with independent foot massage, including the Big4Two and Tub4Two models.
  2. 0:28 Foot and Full Body Massage These tubs offer ample room for two bathers, featuring strategically placed foot and calf massage jets, and a three-speed air massage.
  3. 1:02 Faucet and Shower Options Customers can choose the FastFill 5-piece faucet set with an extendable shower head or use their own faucet set.
  4. 1:14 Glass Screen Alternative A glass screen is available as an alternative to a shower curtain, offered with three or four panels.

Watch: Two-Seat Walk-In Tubs with Independent Foot Massage: Ideal for Couples with chapters and a full transcript.

This clip features the Big4Two and the Tub4Two with independent foot massage. Both let you sit in comfort and enjoy a powerful foot and calf massage without filling the entire tub, since the foot jets sit in the shared footwell and run on their own pump. There is room for two bathers or one. It reviews the three-speed air massage with auto purge, hydro massage with in-line heater and intensity dial, the option of the five-piece fast-fill faucet set with extendable shower head or a faucet set of your own choosing, and the glass screen, available with three or four panels or both together for the long Big4Two deck. On the current spec sheets every two-seat model, including the Companion and the Escape, lists a separate foot and calf hydro pump with its own intensity dial, and the two-seat brochure notes that each seat gets its own four foot hydro jets. How the separate pump works, and how much water it needs, is in independent foot massage: a foot spa without filling the whole tub.

Close-up of the twin chrome faucets and two handheld showers filling the Ella Big4Two two-seat walk-in tub
Twin two-piece fast-fill faucets on the Big4Two, one spout and hand shower for each bather.

Controls, Options and Circuits

The two-seat family runs on a digital push control that handles the hydro massage, the three air speeds, the LED chromatherapy and the foot jets, with the hydro intensity dial alongside. Infusion microbubble therapy and the heated seat and backrest are upgrades on every model. Because a full package runs several pumps, the comparison chart lists two dedicated 20 amp GFCI lines for Air + Hydro + Hydro and three when microbubble is added; your electrician should work from the schematic that matches your order. Installation for the family is walked through in installing the two-seat family, part 1, and the model-by-model comparison table is in choosing a two-seat walk-in tub.

Common Questions

Do both seats have their own jets and heated seat?
Yes, both seats in Ella's Bubbles two-seat walk-in tubs have their own independent jets and systems. Each seat has its own hydro jets and air jets for a personalized bathing experience. If you choose the optional heated seat feature, it will warm the seating for both bathers simultaneously.
Is an extra-large tub the same as a two-seat tub?
No, an extra-large tub is not the same as a two-seat tub. An extra-large tub, such as the ShaK or Big4One, features one wide seat. In contrast, a true two-seat tub, like the Big4Two, Escape, Tub4Two, and Companion, has two independent bathing spaces, each with its own jets and systems.
Which two-seat tubs have the frameless U-door versus the stainless door?
The Big4Two and Tub4Two two-seat walk-in tubs feature the frameless U-shaped outward-swing door with Ella's three-latch gear and shaft lock. The Companion and Escape models come with an inward-swing removable brushed stainless steel door, which may include frosted glass. You can find more details on door operation for each style in the support articles.
Which faucet comes on each two-seat tub?
The Tub4Two and Companion two-seat tubs come with a two-piece fast-fill faucet set. The Big4Two and Escape models are equipped with twin two-piece fast-fill faucet sets, each including an extendable multi-function shower head. A five-piece fast-fill faucet set or the option to use your own faucet set is also discussed in the videos, so it is important to confirm the specific faucet edition on your order.
Which two-seat tubs have independent foot massage?
All four Ella's Bubbles two-seat walk-in tubs, the Big4Two, Escape, Tub4Two, and Companion, feature independent foot massage. Each model includes a dedicated foot and calf hydro pump with its own intensity dial. This allows you to enjoy a powerful foot and calf massage without needing to fill the entire tub, as the foot jets are located in the shared footwell.
Only one side of my two-seat tub is working. Is that normal?
No, it is not normal for only one side of your two-seat tub to be working; both sides should run. Since each seat has its own independent jets and connections, the fault is typically located in that specific side's button, hose, or relay. You should start troubleshooting by referring to the support article Two-Seat Tub: Only One Side Massages, One Heated Seat Is Cold, or One Foot Well Has No Jets.
Can one person use a two-seat tub comfortably?
Yes, one person can use a two-seat tub comfortably. The design allows for exceptional comfort, as you can stretch out and relax like in a lounge chair. The presenter in the video demonstrates resting your feet on the opposite seat like a recliner, and the foot jets in the shared footwell are accessible from either seat, so you do not need both seats filled every time you bathe.
Which two-seat tub fits a standard 60 inch opening?
The Companion and the Tub4Two two-seat walk-in tubs are both 60 inches long, making them suitable for a standard 60-inch opening. The Escape model requires a 72-inch opening, and the Big4Two model needs an 80-inch opening for installation.

For anything specific to your two-seat tub or your order, 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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