Which Ella Models Have Fast Fill, Fast Drain, Chromotherapy and Foot Jets?

Among the models documented in the supplied sources, the Ella Elite and the Ella Royal are the two that put all four features together: the 5-piece fast-fill faucet rated up to 18 GPM, dual 2 inch 4-port gravity drains, LED chromatherapy, and hydro foot jets. The one condition is the therapy package, because on both tubs chromatherapy is included only with a dual package, or on the Royal with the triple package, so a hydro-only or soaking tub does not list it. Ella Elite 30x52: Specs, Packages, Jets, and Fit is the place to start, and the Royal, the Tub4Two and the LayDown 32x72 are compared below so you can see where each one falls short or adds something.

What Each Feature Means on an Ella Tub

The four words in the question cover two pieces of hardware and two therapy choices, and it helps to know which is which before you compare models.

• Fast fill refers to the faucet. The 5-piece fast-fill faucet, rated up to 18 GPM, is the published standard on the Elite and the Royal, and a 2-piece set is also offered. Both include two 3/4 inch by 5 foot supply lines and a 1.9 GPM hand shower, and shut-off valves are not included. On the Royal the 2-piece set comes in chrome or brushed nickel, and only the faucet changes finish.
• Fast drain refers to the dual 2 inch 4-port drains with two overflows and two cable openers. Water leaves by gravity rather than by a pump. The drain video on this page reports field tests with drainage complete in 52 seconds, with the note that drainage in your home depends on the drain conditions and piping of the house.
• Chromatherapy is the LED light, rated 0.5A with its transformer. On the Elite it comes with any dual package. On the Royal it comes with the dual and triple packages. It is not listed with the Hydro-only or Soaking configurations on either tub.
• Foot jets can mean two different things. Every hydro package on the Elite and Royal already includes foot jets: 16 hydro jets split 10 at the seat and 6 at the feet. The air packages add their own, 8 of the Elite's 16 air jets and 8 of the Royal's 15. Separately, Independent Foot Massage is a package in its own right, with a second pump, that lets you run a hydro foot massage without filling the whole tub.

Models Side by Side

What the differences mean: if you want all four features in one tub without compromise, the Elite and the Royal are the documented choices, and the decision between them is about the bather, not the features. The Elite is the narrower 30 inch tub that needs a doorway wider than 30 inches, while the Royal gives hip room with its 23 inch seat and needs a doorway wider than 31.5 inches. The Tub4Two is the answer when foot massage matters most, since independent foot massage is standard rather than optional, but the supplied sources do not list its faucet or a chromatherapy light, so confirm those with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850. The LayDown 32x72 shows the fast fill faucet choice and hydro jetting on video, and per the current rulings the faucet on this model is an option rather than a default inclusion, with no chromatherapy or foot jets listed in the sources.

Electrical Lines the Combinations Need

Getting chromatherapy means ordering a dual package, and dual packages change the wiring. On the Elite, Hydro or Air + Hydro runs on one dedicated 20A GFCI 110/120V line, while Hydro + Microbubble, Hydro + Independent Foot Massage, or a heated seat call for two. The Royal uses dedicated GFCI 110/120V lines, with the triple and microbubble packages needing two 20A lines. The Tub4Two uses dedicated GFCI-protected 115V, 60 Hz lines: two 20 amp lines for its Air + Hydro + Hydro combination on the comparison chart and three with microbubble. Your electrician confirms the count against the schematic for your exact package before the walls are closed, and Ella Royal 32x52: Widest Stainless-Door Seat and Triple Therapy notes that anything beyond the published packages should be checked with your Ella dealer or the team before planning electrical.

Two Features That Ride Along with These Packages

The hydro packages on the Elite and Royal include an in-line heater that maintains water temperature while the pump runs, an intensity dial and ozone sterilization. The air packages run a three-speed pump with Auto Purge, which starts automatically about 20 minutes after the air pump is turned off and runs for 120 seconds to clear residual water from the air lines. Both tubs also carry the removable stainless inward-swing door, a 360 degree swivel tray and a textured floor. The Ella Tub4Two 32x60: The Two-Seat Tub That Fits a Standard 60 Inch Opening profile covers the same three-speed air massage with auto purge and hydro massage with inline heater on the two-seat tub, plus 100 gallons unoccupied and 65 to 85 gallons occupied.

What the Videos Show

The dual drain video walks through the hardware behind the fast drain figure: each independently operated 2 inch drain has a large dial opener with an extender for easier grip, the floor drain covers are height adjustable for sealing and draining, the dials double as overflow protection, a stainless steel cable with lever opens and closes each floor drain, and the pair also works as a vent system for fast air pocket relief. It states the 52 second field test result and the caveat about house piping.

The LayDown 32x72 video shows the lie-down tub with its tempered glass door in a brushed aluminum frame, the low threshold, the large easy-to-turn drain controls, the choice between the 5-piece and 2-piece fast fill sets with the extendable showerhead, the push-button control, the hydro intensity dial, the inline heater and ozone sterilization, and the straight sidewalls that reduce tripping compared with curved tub walls.

For the Elite, Stainless-Door Tubs on Video: Elite, Royal, Petite, Deluxe and Ultimate Walkthroughs gathers the model tour, whose chapters include the five-piece fast fill faucet set with extendable hand shower, the hydro massage with foot jets, the dual 2 inch drains, and the chromotherapy feature, all on one tub.

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