The AcquaVapore S15D solves an everyday dilemma: sitting or lying down? With this 160 x 85 centimetre senior shower bath with door, you do not have to choose. Its soft seat can be removed without tools, and the sitting bath instantly becomes a full-length bath. Add to that the low door entry, the folding glass screen and, if you wish, a water massage. The short series video shows how it all works together; this article adds all the dimensions and the six equipment variants of the series.
The series comes in two versions, with the long side to the right or to the left of the room corner. We show both in the videos here:
Long side to the right of the room corner
Long side to the left of the room corner
What you see in the video
First the door: it opens inwards, locks securely and lets you step through without a high threshold, so the entry stays low. Then the glass screen, made up of a narrow fixed wall panel and a large panel that folds through 90 degrees. Folded closed, it keeps splashes in, so you can shower standing in the bath; folded open, it lies completely to the side against the wall.
The next section shows the real centrepiece: the soft seat. A few simple moves are all it takes, with no tools and no fitting work: the seat is out, and the sitting bath becomes a full-length bath. This versatility is exactly what defines the S15D. Finally, the massage is shown in action. Here it works with water only: either with no jets at all or with five water massage jets in the side walls, which deliver a targeted stream for a hydro massage.
Benefits in everyday life
The S15D adapts to you instead of dictating how it is used. On a busy morning, you fold the glass screen closed and shower standing up. For a relaxing bath in the evening, it depends on who is using the bath, and this is where the removable seat comes into its own: with the seat in place, you sit comfortably upright; with it removed, you can stretch out in the same bath. In a household where one person prefers to sit and the other prefers to lie down, nobody has to compromise.
If you enjoy the pleasant feeling of warm water, choose the version with five water massage jets. They direct a gentle stream at your legs and back: a hydro massage without air bubbles, targeted and calm. The low door entry remains the basis for everything: instead of climbing over a high rim, you walk in through the door, which opens inwards and locks securely. This gives you a sense of security without the bath looking like a medical aid. The optional Easy-Clean coating on the glass screen keeps the glass easy to care for, so less limescale sticks to it. Over the years, the S15D thus remains a place where personal care can be managed independently. For an overview of further models, see our overview of bathtubs with door.
Dimensions and variants of the series
The S15D measures 160 x 85 cm and is available in six equipment variants. The following table shows which features are standard on the series and where you can choose between options.
| Feature | Option |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160 x 85 cm (fixed) |
| Door entry | Low entry, opens inwards, locks securely (fixed) |
| Glass screen | Fixed wall panel + large panel, folds through 90 degrees (fixed) |
| Seat | Soft seat, removable without fitting work (fixed) |
| Water massage | No jets OR 5 water massage jets (hydro massage) |
| Mixer tap | No tap / single-lever mixer / thermostatic mixer |
| Easy-Clean coating on the glass screen | Optional |
The combination of these options results in the six variants of the series. Important for planning: the bath has no back wall and no roof; the screen consists solely of the two glass panels. And the massage here works purely with water; the air bubble system found on the larger S12D is not available on the S15D. If you would like to compare the details of an individual configuration, you will find them on the S15D model with door; the version with jets is described as the S15D with water massage.
Who the series is for
The S15D is designed for households where the same bath has to meet different needs. With it, older people and people with physical limitations can stay independent in their own bathroom for longer, without giving up a full bath. The low entry and the locking door help anyone who finds it difficult to climb over a high bath rim. The removable seat is the decisive detail: it makes the bath suitable for two ways of bathing in one, sitting for everyday use and lying down for a long soak. And because the large glass panel folds completely to the side, there is room for a carer or relative to help. In this way, the S15D carries the series idea "Independent personal care into old age." in a more compact format. If you would like to find out more about adapting a bathroom for older people beforehand, you will find the basics in our guide to the age-appropriate bathroom.
Frequently asked questions
Can you also lie down in the S15D, or only sit?
Both. A soft seat is fitted as standard, so you can bathe comfortably sitting down. The seat can be removed without fitting work, and the sitting bath then becomes a full-length bath.
How does the S15D differ from the larger S12D?
At 160 x 85 cm, the S15D is more compact and is defined by its removable seat, which lets you switch between sitting and lying in the bath. At 170 x 85 cm, the S12D is the larger full-length bath with a moulded corner seat that cannot be removed; in return, it also offers ten air jets in the floor as a massage option for a bubbling whirlpool bath. The S15D, by contrast, relies on water only for its massage.
What are the dimensions of the bath?
The S15D measures 160 x 85 cm. These dimensions apply to all six equipment variants of the series.
How does the bath become a shower?
With the folding glass screen. It consists of a narrow panel mounted on the wall and a large panel that folds through 90 degrees. Folded closed, it protects against splashes, so you can shower standing in the bath. Folded open, it lies flat against the wall.
Which mixer tap and massage options are available?
For the mixer tap, you can choose between no tap, a single-lever mixer and a thermostatic mixer. For the massage, you choose the version without jets or with five water massage jets in the side walls for a hydro massage. The glass screen is also available with an optional Easy-Clean coating.
