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Front Entry vs Shak: Walk-In Tub Comparison

The Ella Front Entry and the Ella Shak side by side, using the actual dimensions from the spec sheets and technical drawings rather than nominal sizes. The profiles cover therapy packages, videos and installation notes for each tub.

Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tub
Front Entry32" x 40" x 40"
VS
Ella's Bubbles Shak walk-in tub
Shak36" x 72" x 39"
Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry
Ella's Bubbles Shak walk-in tubShak
Door styleU-shape outward-swing doorU-shape outward-swing door
Door swingOutwardOutward
SeatsOne batherOne bather
Actual size (W x L x H)32" x 40" x 40"36" x 72" x 39"
Seat25" x 13 1/2 in.28" x 26 3/4 in.
Interior length34 3/4 in.66 1/4 in.
Seat to overflow (soaking depth)18 1/4 in.16 1/2 in.
Seat to footwell16 in.17 in.
Footwell19 W by 13 L22 1/2 W by 14 1/2 L
Net weight200 lb286 lb
Shipping weight280 lb429 lb
Crate size (W x L x H)35" x 43" x 43"39" x 74" x 49"
Water to overflow, unoccupied70 gal145 gal
Water with a bather (typical)25-55 gal80-120 gal

What is different

  • The Shak is 4 in. wider than the Front Entry (36 in. vs 32 in.).
  • The Shak is 32 in. longer than the Front Entry (72 in. vs 40 in.).
  • The Front Entry is 1 in. taller than the Shak (40 in. vs 39 in.).
  • They share the same door design: u-shape outward-swing door.
  • To the overflow, the Front Entry holds about 70 gallons and the Shak about 145, which matters for water heater sizing.
  • Net weights are 200 lb (Front Entry) and 286 lb (Shak).

Common questions

Which is bigger, the Front Entry or the Shak?
The Shak has the larger footprint at 36" x 72" x 39", against 32" x 40" x 40" for the Front Entry.
Do the Front Entry and the Shak have the same door?
Yes. Both use the u-shape outward-swing door, so the same operation, seal and latch guides apply to either tub.
How much water do the Front Entry and the Shak hold?
To the overflow when empty, the Front Entry holds about 70 gallons and the Shak about 145 gallons; with a bather the typical ranges are 25-55 and 80-120 gallons. Size your water heater to the larger figure.

Read the full profiles

Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry profileU-shape outward-swing doorElla's Bubbles Shak walk-in tubShak profileU-shape outward-swing door

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